Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nicaragua | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 341 C$ (₨814) | ₨378 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 191 C$ (₨457) | ₨346 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 82 C$ (₨197) | ₨175 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 C$ (₨124) | ₨61 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 77 C$ (₨183) | ₨98 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87 C$ (₨208) | ₨44 | + 368% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 C$ (₨198) | ₨272 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 119 C$ (₨283) | ₨199 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 90 C$ (₨215) | ₨41 | + 429% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 45 C$ (₨107) | ₨169 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 820 C$ (₨1,954) | ₨981 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 C$ (₨106) | ₨95 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 C$ (₨48) | ₨43 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nicaragua | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,439 C$ (₨39,199) | ₨45,565 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,000 C$ (₨21,460) | ₨30,255 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 C$ (₨4,769) | ₨5,658 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,097 C$ (₨47,920) | ₨28,643 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,138 C$ (₨21,789) | ₨18,198 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,608 C$ (₨6,220) | ₨5,692 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,003 C$ (₨2,391) | ₨759 | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,705 C$ (₨27,910) | ₨28,367 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,290 C$ (₨5,461) | ₨11,835 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 C$ (₨556) | ₨470 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 156 C$ (₨372) | ₨852 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nicaragua | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,694 C$ (₨4,039) | ₨2,622 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,330 C$ (₨3,171) | ₨2,693 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,367 C$ (₨5,644) | ₨4,304 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,922 C$ (₨6,967) | ₨3,042 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 26% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Nicaragua | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 460,529 C$ (₨1,098,123) | ₨1,921,240 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 C$ (₨97) | ₨103 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 442 C$ (₨1,053) | ₨1,548 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nicaragua | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 180 C$ (₨430) | ₨96 | + 347% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 270 C$ (₨645) | ₨252 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 646 C$ (₨1,539) | ₨1,154 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 104 C$ (₨249) | ₨364 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 C$ (₨176) | ₨246 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 132 C$ (₨314) | ₨277 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 88 C$ (₨209) | ₨175 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 46 C$ (₨109) | ₨86 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 141 C$ (₨336) | ₨303 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Nicaragua | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 422 C$ (₨1,007) | ₨1,418 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 406 C$ (₨968) | ₨665 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 C$ (₨1,669) | ₨1,841 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,278 C$ (₨3,048) | ₨2,234 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223 C$ (₨531) | ₨672 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 127 C$ (₨304) | ₨217 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 69 C$ (₨164) | ₨200 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (₨40,240) | ₨39,362 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 C$ (₨4.77) | ₨4.75 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,003 C$ (₨2,391) | ₨1,831 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 C$ (₨327) | ₨283 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,054 prices entered by 679 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 11% more expensive than in India
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