Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 483 C$ (Rp 218,382) | Rp 62,394 | + 250% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 237 C$ (Rp 107,045) | Rp 60,225 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 101 C$ (Rp 45,499) | Rp 32,593 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42 C$ (Rp 19,051) | Rp 24,570 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 C$ (Rp 39,872) | Rp 31,337 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48 C$ (Rp 21,777) | Rp 14,750 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 C$ (Rp 41,108) | Rp 72,901 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 153 C$ (Rp 69,082) | Rp 45,403 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 C$ (Rp 42,795) | Rp 22,376 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 C$ (Rp 22,444) | Rp 32,966 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 797 C$ (Rp 360,263) | Rp 344,694 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 48 C$ (Rp 21,481) | Rp 18,943 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 33 C$ (Rp 14,909) | Rp 15,178 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 20,348,700 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 11,729,200 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,436 C$ (Rp 648,627) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,900 C$ (Rp 2,213,946) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,600 C$ (Rp 1,626,572) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 C$ (Rp 271,095) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,266 C$ (Rp 572,197) | Rp 378,883 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,263 C$ (Rp 6,896,351) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,393 C$ (Rp 1,533,234) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 219 C$ (Rp 98,950) | Rp 91,402 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 C$ (Rp 104,470) | Rp 83,441 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,942 C$ (Rp 877,328) | Rp 651,126 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000 C$ (Rp 451,826) | Rp 458,661 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,725 C$ (Rp 1,231,234) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,600 C$ (Rp 1,174,747) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 556,894 C$ (Rp 251,619,000) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 C$ (Rp 20,956) | Rp 12,092 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 411 C$ (Rp 185,851) | Rp 199,904 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 369 C$ (Rp 166,724) | Rp 22,456 | + 642% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84 C$ (Rp 37,953) | Rp 96,147 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 650 C$ (Rp 293,887) | Rp 264,826 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 150 C$ (Rp 67,774) | Rp 66,604 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 129 C$ (Rp 58,173) | Rp 26,592 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 C$ (Rp 90,365) | Rp 33,023 | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 117 C$ (Rp 52,649) | Rp 27,953 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 C$ (Rp 30,961) | Rp 21,349 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 C$ (Rp 128,822) | Rp 84,361 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 C$ (Rp 225,913) | Rp 261,890 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 391 C$ (Rp 176,631) | Rp 96,262 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 C$ (Rp 316,278) | Rp 496,791 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 C$ (Rp 451,826) | Rp 397,663 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 C$ (Rp 135,548) | Rp 149,637 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 C$ (Rp 112,956) | Rp 38,785 | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 C$ (Rp 11,296) | Rp 50,891 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (Rp 7,624,919) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 C$ (Rp 904) | Rp 2,388 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 559 C$ (Rp 252,404) | Rp 433,566 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 168 C$ (Rp 75,870) | Rp 43,715 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 536 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
451.826
IDR
/
NIO
Cost of living in Nicaragua is about the same as in Indonesia
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