Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nicaragua | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 C$ (₨762) | ₨384 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 276 C$ (₨624) | ₨353 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 76 C$ (₨172) | ₨173 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 41 C$ (₨92) | ₨58 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 C$ (₨180) | ₨85 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 C$ (₨124) | ₨47 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 97 C$ (₨220) | ₨262 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 140 C$ (₨316) | ₨164 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 85 C$ (₨193) | ₨32 | + 510% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 46 C$ (₨104) | ₨173 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 618 C$ (₨1,398) | ₨796 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 C$ (₨114) | ₨98 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 33 C$ (₨75) | ₨40 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is about the same as in India | ||||
| Nicaragua | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,873 C$ (₨44,993) | ₨54,213 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,696 C$ (₨33,273) | ₨33,306 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,343 C$ (₨3,041) | ₨4,784 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,081 C$ (₨45,464) | ₨33,154 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,323 C$ (₨23,372) | ₨18,976 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 665 C$ (₨1,506) | ₨5,231 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 704 C$ (₨1,594) | ₨646 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,565 C$ (₨28,447) | ₨31,090 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,651 C$ (₨10,530) | ₨11,916 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 236 C$ (₨534) | ₨571 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 165 C$ (₨372) | ₨578 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nicaragua | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,735 C$ (₨3,928) | ₨2,290 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,591 C$ (₨3,602) | ₨2,801 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,122 C$ (₨7,068) | ₨4,377 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,707 C$ (₨6,128) | ₨3,238 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Nicaragua | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 588,512 C$ (₨1,332,407) | ₨1,723,340 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 56 C$ (₨127) | ₨105 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 C$ (₨679) | ₨910 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nicaragua | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 172 C$ (₨390) | ₨155 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 256 C$ (₨579) | ₨289 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 878 C$ (₨1,989) | ₨924 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 288 C$ (₨651) | ₨381 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 81 C$ (₨184) | ₨204 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 185 C$ (₨418) | ₨288 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 101 C$ (₨228) | ₨178 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 C$ (₨206) | ₨94 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 260 C$ (₨588) | ₨323 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nicaragua | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 460 C$ (₨1,042) | ₨1,414 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 421 C$ (₨952) | ₨624 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 C$ (₨1,585) | ₨1,372 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,592 C$ (₨3,603) | ₨1,861 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 280 C$ (₨634) | ₨817 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 129 C$ (₨292) | ₨216 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 C$ (₨173) | ₨179 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (₨38,207) | ₨53,125 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.86 C$ (₨9) | ₨1.29 | + 580% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 950 C$ (₨2,151) | ₨1,478 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 C$ (₨295) | ₨286 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,993 prices entered by 1,309 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 22% more expensive than in India
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