Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 391 C$ (72元) | 56元 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 242 C$ (44元) | 37元 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 C$ (12元) | 16元 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 C$ (6元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 C$ (14元) | 14元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 C$ (7元) | 8元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 90 C$ (16元) | 56元 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 C$ (16元) | 13元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 C$ (7元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33 C$ (6元) | 6元 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 475 C$ (87元) | 119元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 C$ (8元) | 9元 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 C$ (4.92元) | 10元 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,475 C$ (2,831元) | 7,672元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,561 C$ (1,932元) | 4,517元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,268 C$ (598元) | 412元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,128 C$ (2,402元) | 7,031元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,728 C$ (1,597元) | 4,162元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,492 C$ (456元) | 279元 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,122 C$ (205元) | 88元 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,132 C$ (3,500元) | 2,091元 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,191 C$ (1,315元) | 619元 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 290 C$ (53元) | 43元 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 91 C$ (17元) | 41元 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,782 C$ (326元) | 415元 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 779 C$ (143元) | 206元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,231 C$ (408元) | 590元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,011 C$ (368元) | 663元 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 293,628 C$ (53,718元) | 159,594元 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 C$ (6元) | 6元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 450 C$ (82元) | 176元 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 104 C$ (19元) | 30元 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 C$ (27元) | 36元 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 C$ (155元) | 440元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 90 C$ (17元) | 35元 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 C$ (14元) | 38元 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 168 C$ (31元) | 36元 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 89 C$ (16元) | 10元 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 C$ (11元) | 11元 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 335 C$ (61元) | 80元 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 522 C$ (95元) | 206元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 312 C$ (57元) | 97元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 729 C$ (133元) | 743元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,313 C$ (240元) | 429元 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 165 C$ (30元) | 67元 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 72 C$ (13元) | 35元 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 C$ (7元) | 32元 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 C$ (4,574元) | 3,096元 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.96 C$ (1.09元) | 0.68元 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,113 C$ (204元) | 481元 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 82 C$ (15元) | 23元 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,391 prices entered by 243 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 33% cheaper than in China
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