Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to China
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Nicaragua is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 340 C$ (66元) | 37元 | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 251 C$ (49元) | 39元 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 99 C$ (19元) | 13元 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 C$ (9元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 67 C$ (13元) | 15元 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 C$ (13元) | 10元 | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 C$ (18元) | 55元 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 169 C$ (33元) | 15元 | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 C$ (17元) | 7元 | + 164% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 C$ (9元) | 6元 | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 723 C$ (141元) | 87元 | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 47 C$ (9元) | 8元 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 C$ (4.74元) | 11元 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Nicaragua is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,243 C$ (4,349元) | 13,566元 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,702 C$ (2,484元) | 7,567元 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,405 C$ (275元) | 499元 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,097 C$ (3,929元) | 6,485元 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,138 C$ (1,787元) | 4,297元 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,608 C$ (510元) | 321元 | + 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 850 C$ (166元) | 94元 | + 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,705 C$ (2,289元) | 1,393元 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,863 C$ (755元) | 485元 | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 C$ (46元) | 40元 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 C$ (27元) | 46元 | - 41% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Nicaragua is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,831 C$ (358元) | 452元 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,330 C$ (260元) | 258元 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,209 C$ (627元) | 612元 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,922 C$ (571元) | 779元 | - 27% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Nicaragua is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 538,002 C$ (105,193元) | 166,194元 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 C$ (9元) | 8元 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,979 C$ (387元) | 252元 | + 54% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Nicaragua is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 180 C$ (35元) | 43元 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 270 C$ (53元) | 40元 | + 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 903 C$ (177元) | 212元 | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 104 C$ (20元) | 46元 | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 C$ (14元) | 49元 | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 132 C$ (26元) | 41元 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 C$ (19元) | 12元 | + 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 70 C$ (14元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 195 C$ (38元) | 94元 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Nicaragua is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
Nicaragua | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 422 C$ (83元) | 251元 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 406 C$ (79元) | 107元 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 C$ (137元) | 895元 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,278 C$ (250元) | 293元 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223 C$ (44元) | 77元 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 127 C$ (25元) | 29元 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 69 C$ (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (3,300元) | 3,577元 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 C$ (0.39元) | 0.40元 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,167 C$ (228元) | 356元 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 133 C$ (26元) | 25元 | + 5% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,929 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 12% cheaper than in China
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