Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Japan
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Nicaragua is about the same as in Japan | ||||
Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 340 C$ (¥1,389) | ¥1,019 | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 251 C$ (¥1,028) | ¥764 | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 99 C$ (¥404) | ¥514 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 C$ (¥198) | ¥215 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 67 C$ (¥273) | ¥319 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 C$ (¥268) | ¥625 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 C$ (¥374) | ¥1,190 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 169 C$ (¥690) | ¥545 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 C$ (¥360) | ¥410 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 C$ (¥191) | ¥292 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 723 C$ (¥2,954) | ¥1,440 | + 105% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 47 C$ (¥193) | ¥204 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 C$ (¥99) | ¥176 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Nicaragua is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,243 C$ (¥90,918) | ¥221,430 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,702 C$ (¥51,919) | ¥111,860 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,405 C$ (¥5,742) | ¥20,251 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,097 C$ (¥82,143) | ¥190,034 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,138 C$ (¥37,350) | ¥84,192 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,608 C$ (¥10,662) | ¥28,514 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 850 C$ (¥3,473) | ¥3,357 | + 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,705 C$ (¥47,843) | ¥52,125 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,863 C$ (¥15,791) | ¥15,714 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 C$ (¥954) | ¥1,018 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 C$ (¥568) | ¥1,314 | - 57% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Nicaragua is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,831 C$ (¥7,486) | ¥8,530 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,330 C$ (¥5,435) | ¥4,983 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,209 C$ (¥13,118) | ¥9,702 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,922 C$ (¥11,942) | ¥11,426 | + 5% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Nicaragua is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 538,002 C$ (¥2,199,038) | ¥2,882,200 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 C$ (¥198) | ¥170 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,979 C$ (¥8,088) | ¥9,799 | - 17% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Nicaragua is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 180 C$ (¥737) | ¥1,555 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 270 C$ (¥1,105) | ¥2,993 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 903 C$ (¥3,691) | ¥6,000 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 104 C$ (¥426) | ¥1,706 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 C$ (¥301) | ¥842 | - 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 132 C$ (¥539) | ¥600 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 C$ (¥395) | ¥192 | + 106% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 70 C$ (¥287) | ¥203 | + 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 195 C$ (¥796) | ¥4,236 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Nicaragua is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 422 C$ (¥1,726) | ¥5,211 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 406 C$ (¥1,660) | ¥3,676 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 C$ (¥2,861) | ¥4,122 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,278 C$ (¥5,224) | ¥8,391 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223 C$ (¥910) | ¥961 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 127 C$ (¥521) | ¥499 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 69 C$ (¥282) | ¥656 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (¥68,978) | ¥51,754 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 C$ (¥8) | ¥52 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,167 C$ (¥4,772) | ¥8,705 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 133 C$ (¥545) | ¥564 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,131 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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