- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 149 C$ (32元) | 53元 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 169 C$ (37元) | 33元 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 C$ (17元) | 15元 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 C$ (6元) | 16元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 C$ (15元) | 16元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 C$ (8元) | 8元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 C$ (12元) | 63元 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 C$ (34元) | 13元 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 C$ (12元) | 7元 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 C$ (7元) | 5.64元 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 311 C$ (67元) | 114元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 C$ (8元) | 8元 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 C$ (3.94元) | 12元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,729 C$ (4,699元) | 9,680元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,184 C$ (3,067元) | 4,478元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,975 C$ (643元) | 425元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,502 C$ (2,055元) | 5,603元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,382 C$ (1,380元) | 3,523元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,559 C$ (986元) | 305元 | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,011 C$ (435元) | 88元 | + 396% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,811 C$ (2,987元) | 2,242元 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,206 C$ (693元) | 678元 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 226 C$ (49元) | 40元 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 117 C$ (25元) | 39元 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,821 C$ (394元) | 554元 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,166 C$ (252元) | 280元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,668 C$ (577元) | 614元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,873 C$ (621元) | 672元 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 466,465 C$ (100,876元) | 145,666元 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 C$ (7元) | 7元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 458 C$ (99元) | 154元 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 113 C$ (24元) | 26元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 C$ (23元) | 32元 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,288 C$ (278元) | 425元 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 280 C$ (61元) | 30元 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61 C$ (13元) | 37元 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 90 C$ (20元) | 38元 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 C$ (12元) | 10元 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 64 C$ (14元) | 14元 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 140 C$ (30元) | 59元 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 717 C$ (155元) | 159元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 C$ (65元) | 86元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 850 C$ (184元) | 723元 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 952 C$ (206元) | 375元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 C$ (24元) | 60元 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 C$ (15元) | 34元 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 C$ (8元) | 34元 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,225 C$ (3,509元) | 3,310元 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 C$ (1.13元) | 0.98元 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,232 C$ (266元) | 300元 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 51 C$ (11元) | 20元 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 21% cheaper than in China
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