Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Indonesia
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 326 C$ (Rp 142,473) | Rp 62,230 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 C$ (Rp 101,262) | Rp 52,137 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 C$ (Rp 30,312) | Rp 30,582 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 C$ (Rp 12,659) | Rp 18,388 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 64 C$ (Rp 28,043) | Rp 26,104 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 C$ (Rp 15,596) | Rp 14,341 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 C$ (Rp 31,436) | Rp 77,272 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 101 C$ (Rp 44,106) | Rp 38,806 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 C$ (Rp 14,758) | Rp 19,485 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37 C$ (Rp 16,247) | Rp 32,212 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 383 C$ (Rp 167,680) | Rp 339,997 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 C$ (Rp 17,992) | Rp 15,796 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 C$ (Rp 8,591) | Rp 17,158 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,870 C$ (Rp 6,946,180) | Rp 10,152,500 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,597 C$ (Rp 3,762,930) | Rp 5,840,050 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,725 C$ (Rp 755,191) | Rp 772,430 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,696 C$ (Rp 3,806,424) | Rp 6,942,790 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,176 C$ (Rp 2,265,652) | Rp 3,311,200 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 948 C$ (Rp 415,102) | Rp 502,555 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,672 C$ (Rp 731,857) | Rp 285,184 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,137 C$ (Rp 6,625,348) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,871 C$ (Rp 1,694,539) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 223 C$ (Rp 97,458) | Rp 69,682 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 218 C$ (Rp 95,588) | Rp 51,169 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,409 C$ (Rp 616,550) | Rp 655,076 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 672 C$ (Rp 294,246) | Rp 457,119 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,195 C$ (Rp 960,747) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,542 C$ (Rp 674,786) | Rp 1,007,380 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 890,624 C$ (Rp 389,824,385) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 C$ (Rp 15,777) | Rp 9,156 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 348 C$ (Rp 152,152) | Rp 330,672 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 C$ (Rp 38,639) | Rp 30,938 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 183 C$ (Rp 80,148) | Rp 82,186 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 664 C$ (Rp 290,499) | Rp 280,243 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 320 C$ (Rp 140,000) | Rp 38,725 | + 262% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 C$ (Rp 38,295) | Rp 26,962 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 151 C$ (Rp 65,947) | Rp 34,072 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 96 C$ (Rp 42,172) | Rp 16,791 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45 C$ (Rp 19,640) | Rp 13,618 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 C$ (Rp 70,636) | Rp 63,841 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 353 C$ (Rp 154,322) | Rp 184,270 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 353 C$ (Rp 154,388) | Rp 105,975 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 542 C$ (Rp 237,441) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 793 C$ (Rp 347,042) | Rp 413,601 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 C$ (Rp 71,786) | Rp 152,100 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 93 C$ (Rp 40,639) | Rp 44,543 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 C$ (Rp 16,667) | Rp 59,628 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,245 C$ (Rp 4,921,958) | Rp 6,860,790 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 C$ (Rp 3,353) | Rp 1,635 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 769 C$ (Rp 336,770) | Rp 597,783 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 84 C$ (Rp 36,550) | Rp 24,831 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,617 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia
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