Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 391 C$ (Rp 160,318) | Rp 48,150 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 242 C$ (Rp 99,199) | Rp 54,894 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 C$ (Rp 27,520) | Rp 30,099 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 C$ (Rp 13,703) | Rp 20,570 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 C$ (Rp 31,188) | Rp 25,479 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 C$ (Rp 16,631) | Rp 16,222 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 90 C$ (Rp 36,921) | Rp 59,701 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 C$ (Rp 36,058) | Rp 37,956 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 C$ (Rp 16,434) | Rp 19,374 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33 C$ (Rp 13,452) | Rp 34,923 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 475 C$ (Rp 194,771) | Rp 356,233 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 C$ (Rp 17,006) | Rp 19,537 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 C$ (Rp 11,021) | Rp 19,724 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,475 C$ (Rp 6,344,259) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,561 C$ (Rp 4,329,554) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,268 C$ (Rp 1,339,597) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,128 C$ (Rp 5,382,250) | Rp 6,604,130 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,728 C$ (Rp 3,578,256) | Rp 3,901,590 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,492 C$ (Rp 1,021,460) | Rp 813,523 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,122 C$ (Rp 460,075) | Rp 354,270 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,132 C$ (Rp 7,843,666) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,191 C$ (Rp 2,947,967) | Rp 2,299,770 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 290 C$ (Rp 118,768) | Rp 60,481 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 91 C$ (Rp 37,142) | Rp 67,068 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,782 C$ (Rp 730,627) | Rp 655,630 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 779 C$ (Rp 319,545) | Rp 423,397 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,231 C$ (Rp 914,751) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,011 C$ (Rp 824,593) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 39% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 293,628 C$ (Rp 120,380,507) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 C$ (Rp 13,516) | Rp 8,988 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 450 C$ (Rp 184,489) | Rp 237,123 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 104 C$ (Rp 42,456) | Rp 23,300 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 C$ (Rp 61,496) | Rp 87,183 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 C$ (Rp 347,167) | Rp 254,843 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 90 C$ (Rp 37,020) | Rp 49,080 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 C$ (Rp 30,303) | Rp 19,454 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 168 C$ (Rp 68,983) | Rp 36,205 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 89 C$ (Rp 36,551) | Rp 18,007 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 C$ (Rp 25,037) | Rp 11,130 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 335 C$ (Rp 137,212) | Rp 86,706 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 522 C$ (Rp 213,943) | Rp 166,095 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 312 C$ (Rp 127,919) | Rp 104,958 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 729 C$ (Rp 298,815) | Rp 520,784 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,313 C$ (Rp 538,106) | Rp 388,033 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 165 C$ (Rp 67,505) | Rp 111,803 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 72 C$ (Rp 29,568) | Rp 35,619 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 C$ (Rp 15,126) | Rp 47,498 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 C$ (Rp 10,249,406) | Rp 9,239,130 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.96 C$ (Rp 2,443) | Rp 1,799 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,113 C$ (Rp 456,451) | Rp 579,157 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 82 C$ (Rp 33,487) | Rp 28,660 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,351 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia
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