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Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 C$ (Rp 64,801) | Rp 67,984 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 166 C$ (Rp 71,542) | Rp 49,814 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 C$ (Rp 33,695) | Rp 30,274 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 C$ (Rp 12,500) | Rp 19,634 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 C$ (Rp 30,419) | Rp 23,198 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 C$ (Rp 17,243) | Rp 15,178 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 C$ (Rp 24,054) | Rp 70,887 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 C$ (Rp 65,277) | Rp 40,336 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 49 C$ (Rp 21,184) | Rp 20,381 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 C$ (Rp 13,472) | Rp 31,325 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 296 C$ (Rp 127,976) | Rp 441,343 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 C$ (Rp 15,360) | Rp 18,270 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 C$ (Rp 8,937) | Rp 15,610 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,729 C$ (Rp 9,383,806) | Rp 14,560,000 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,184 C$ (Rp 6,125,433) | Rp 8,784,200 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,975 C$ (Rp 1,284,602) | Rp 960,173 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,502 C$ (Rp 4,103,695) | Rp 8,647,480 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,382 C$ (Rp 2,756,054) | Rp 5,093,470 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,559 C$ (Rp 1,968,882) | Rp 679,229 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,011 C$ (Rp 868,505) | Rp 247,500 | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,883 C$ (Rp 6,427,263) | Rp 4,430,410 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,206 C$ (Rp 1,384,639) | Rp 1,785,720 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 203 C$ (Rp 87,664) | Rp 62,053 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,399 C$ (Rp 604,014) | Rp 66,188 | + 813% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,821 C$ (Rp 786,585) | Rp 691,004 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,166 C$ (Rp 503,705) | Rp 435,770 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,668 C$ (Rp 1,152,153) | Rp 1,027,710 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,873 C$ (Rp 1,240,595) | Rp 1,451,840 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 42% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 466,465 C$ (Rp 201,449,563) | Rp 502,514,000 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 C$ (Rp 13,677) | Rp 9,196 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 472 C$ (Rp 203,971) | Rp 409,955 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 118 C$ (Rp 51,121) | Rp 30,248 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 C$ (Rp 40,481) | Rp 91,743 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,288 C$ (Rp 556,025) | Rp 336,389 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 280 C$ (Rp 120,922) | Rp 43,144 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 58 C$ (Rp 25,218) | Rp 23,875 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 82 C$ (Rp 35,343) | Rp 36,922 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 C$ (Rp 25,416) | Rp 15,996 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 C$ (Rp 26,313) | Rp 14,884 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 140 C$ (Rp 60,426) | Rp 88,700 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 729 C$ (Rp 314,786) | Rp 217,146 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 294 C$ (Rp 127,025) | Rp 100,476 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 850 C$ (Rp 367,085) | Rp 1,035,310 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 916 C$ (Rp 395,523) | Rp 515,708 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 C$ (Rp 48,388) | Rp 120,440 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 C$ (Rp 29,256) | Rp 46,836 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 C$ (Rp 15,004) | Rp 60,579 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,225 C$ (Rp 7,007,084) | Rp 7,876,940 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 C$ (Rp 2,265) | Rp 1,651 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,232 C$ (Rp 531,923) | Rp 811,191 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 C$ (Rp 21,720) | Rp 25,338 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,758 prices entered by 333 different people.
Cost of living in Nicaragua is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia
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