- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 144 C$ (Rp 64,420) | Rp 62,992 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 170 C$ (Rp 75,923) | Rp 48,824 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 74 C$ (Rp 33,035) | Rp 27,633 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 C$ (Rp 12,860) | Rp 19,745 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 C$ (Rp 27,896) | Rp 26,280 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 C$ (Rp 17,054) | Rp 13,533 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 C$ (Rp 25,715) | Rp 61,924 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 154 C$ (Rp 68,649) | Rp 34,630 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 C$ (Rp 22,266) | Rp 16,451 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 C$ (Rp 13,588) | Rp 30,562 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 296 C$ (Rp 132,266) | Rp 356,333 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 37 C$ (Rp 16,456) | Rp 20,180 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 C$ (Rp 7,281) | Rp 17,492 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 22,968 C$ (Rp 10,247,792) | Rp 11,249,000 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,668 C$ (Rp 6,098,311) | Rp 7,688,170 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,929 C$ (Rp 1,307,027) | Rp 1,007,260 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,502 C$ (Rp 4,239,643) | Rp 7,616,400 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,382 C$ (Rp 2,847,357) | Rp 4,340,040 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,559 C$ (Rp 2,034,107) | Rp 715,437 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,112 C$ (Rp 942,443) | Rp 295,307 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 25,936 C$ (Rp 11,571,938) | Rp 4,322,790 | + 168% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,255 C$ (Rp 1,898,628) | Rp 1,656,990 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 272 C$ (Rp 121,269) | Rp 49,190 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88 C$ (Rp 39,191) | Rp 49,438 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 995 C$ (Rp 443,873) | Rp 568,129 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 731 C$ (Rp 326,296) | Rp 403,776 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,663 C$ (Rp 741,826) | Rp 1,024,120 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,217 C$ (Rp 989,081) | Rp 990,501 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 434,873 C$ (Rp 194,027,764) | Rp 435,412,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 C$ (Rp 13,604) | Rp 8,748 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 462 C$ (Rp 206,283) | Rp 308,812 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 84 C$ (Rp 37,605) | Rp 18,653 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 C$ (Rp 35,722) | Rp 71,789 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 592 C$ (Rp 264,106) | Rp 313,840 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 C$ (Rp 8,923) | Rp 35,874 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51 C$ (Rp 22,611) | Rp 21,218 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 76 C$ (Rp 33,689) | Rp 29,309 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 C$ (Rp 28,003) | Rp 11,799 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 42 C$ (Rp 18,914) | Rp 12,339 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 C$ (Rp 44,617) | Rp 90,506 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 468 C$ (Rp 208,812) | Rp 218,454 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 274 C$ (Rp 122,363) | Rp 97,137 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 850 C$ (Rp 379,245) | Rp 381,034 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 780 C$ (Rp 347,969) | Rp 467,437 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 C$ (Rp 44,516) | Rp 133,332 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 59 C$ (Rp 26,387) | Rp 48,672 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34 C$ (Rp 15,255) | Rp 59,591 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,323 C$ (Rp 6,390,553) | Rp 7,986,280 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 C$ (Rp 2,340) | Rp 1,629 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,156 C$ (Rp 515,823) | Rp 573,489 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 39 C$ (Rp 17,481) | Rp 23,010 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
446.171
IDR
/
NIO
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,987 prices entered by 362 different people.
Cost of living in Nicaragua is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia
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