Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 313 C$ (Rp 127,042) | Rp 45,378 | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 253 C$ (Rp 102,917) | Rp 54,330 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 C$ (Rp 28,113) | Rp 27,591 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38 C$ (Rp 15,570) | Rp 19,722 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 C$ (Rp 30,311) | Rp 26,707 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 58 C$ (Rp 23,639) | Rp 18,501 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 C$ (Rp 40,657) | Rp 56,542 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 109 C$ (Rp 44,273) | Rp 42,973 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 82 C$ (Rp 33,268) | Rp 22,558 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 C$ (Rp 20,974) | Rp 34,959 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 562 C$ (Rp 228,062) | Rp 337,317 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 C$ (Rp 20,127) | Rp 20,426 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 C$ (Rp 12,653) | Rp 17,971 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,367 C$ (Rp 6,647,052) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,364 C$ (Rp 5,021,455) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,561 C$ (Rp 633,892) | Rp 496,641 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,315 C$ (Rp 6,625,771) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,928 C$ (Rp 4,844,262) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 C$ (Rp 399,774) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 784 C$ (Rp 318,240) | Rp 400,530 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,364 C$ (Rp 5,833,664) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,170 C$ (Rp 2,099,729) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 169 C$ (Rp 68,725) | Rp 43,866 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 C$ (Rp 101,531) | Rp 71,573 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,502 C$ (Rp 610,154) | Rp 624,572 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,374 C$ (Rp 557,882) | Rp 439,901 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,130 C$ (Rp 1,271,018) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,713 C$ (Rp 1,101,704) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 535,818 C$ (Rp 217,609,223) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 C$ (Rp 21,660) | Rp 11,904 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 243 C$ (Rp 98,815) | Rp 150,291 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 C$ (Rp 64,305) | Rp 36,367 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 288 C$ (Rp 117,075) | Rp 60,467 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 817 C$ (Rp 331,912) | Rp 313,421 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 262 C$ (Rp 106,378) | Rp 130,123 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 99 C$ (Rp 40,317) | Rp 19,595 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 193 C$ (Rp 78,342) | Rp 34,558 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 C$ (Rp 37,183) | Rp 30,035 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 C$ (Rp 19,277) | Rp 15,580 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 C$ (Rp 115,563) | Rp 88,350 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 445 C$ (Rp 180,553) | Rp 216,012 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 336 C$ (Rp 136,262) | Rp 104,481 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 C$ (Rp 609,188) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,690 C$ (Rp 686,490) | Rp 383,761 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 244 C$ (Rp 99,167) | Rp 162,937 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 131 C$ (Rp 53,171) | Rp 36,298 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 C$ (Rp 29,479) | Rp 40,791 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (Rp 6,853,689) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.86 C$ (Rp 1,570) | Rp 2,029 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,259 C$ (Rp 511,145) | Rp 496,553 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 136 C$ (Rp 55,058) | Rp 35,528 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,034 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
406.125
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia
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