Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 252 C$ (Rp 103,524) | Rp 61,205 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 219 C$ (Rp 89,914) | Rp 48,353 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 C$ (Rp 28,637) | Rp 29,046 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32 C$ (Rp 13,155) | Rp 21,836 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 C$ (Rp 24,209) | Rp 22,834 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 C$ (Rp 20,397) | Rp 14,630 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 76 C$ (Rp 31,158) | Rp 66,405 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 85 C$ (Rp 34,946) | Rp 43,134 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 C$ (Rp 17,488) | Rp 18,263 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35 C$ (Rp 14,260) | Rp 34,771 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 681 C$ (Rp 279,325) | Rp 406,659 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 C$ (Rp 16,480) | Rp 17,291 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 C$ (Rp 9,637) | Rp 16,247 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,810 C$ (Rp 6,895,260) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,557 C$ (Rp 2,689,476) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,509 C$ (Rp 619,056) | Rp 801,210 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,171 C$ (Rp 4,992,245) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,369 C$ (Rp 2,612,545) | Rp 3,107,490 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,573 C$ (Rp 645,238) | Rp 505,106 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 926 C$ (Rp 379,943) | Rp 237,062 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,986 C$ (Rp 6,557,226) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,814 C$ (Rp 1,974,432) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 190 C$ (Rp 77,791) | Rp 57,323 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88 C$ (Rp 36,254) | Rp 95,242 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 41% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,068 C$ (Rp 438,066) | Rp 648,513 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 677 C$ (Rp 277,616) | Rp 480,172 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,670 C$ (Rp 685,067) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,325 C$ (Rp 543,438) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 41% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 504,849 C$ (Rp 207,081,748) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 C$ (Rp 16,296) | Rp 9,337 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 370 C$ (Rp 151,574) | Rp 419,026 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 157 C$ (Rp 64,453) | Rp 19,709 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 186 C$ (Rp 76,115) | Rp 89,583 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 896 C$ (Rp 367,427) | Rp 204,790 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 197 C$ (Rp 80,926) | Rp 108,192 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 C$ (Rp 26,648) | Rp 22,334 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 96 C$ (Rp 39,328) | Rp 30,094 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 C$ (Rp 24,687) | Rp 22,886 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45 C$ (Rp 18,576) | Rp 11,284 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 313 C$ (Rp 128,517) | Rp 119,565 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 301 C$ (Rp 123,656) | Rp 261,585 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 304 C$ (Rp 124,715) | Rp 99,216 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 800 C$ (Rp 328,148) | Rp 251,127 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,526 C$ (Rp 626,140) | Rp 573,242 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 245 C$ (Rp 100,315) | Rp 159,890 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 C$ (Rp 52,650) | Rp 39,869 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 C$ (Rp 18,665) | Rp 65,361 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,661 C$ (Rp 9,295,132) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.07 C$ (Rp 847) | Rp 2,093 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,438 C$ (Rp 589,650) | Rp 509,555 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 99 C$ (Rp 40,408) | Rp 32,683 | + 24% | |
| 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 878 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia
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