Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 370 C$ (¥1,103) | ¥954 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 242 C$ (¥722) | ¥699 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 C$ (¥208) | ¥444 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 C$ (¥101) | ¥200 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 C$ (¥226) | ¥253 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 C$ (¥107) | ¥622 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 101 C$ (¥301) | ¥903 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 115 C$ (¥341) | ¥771 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 C$ (¥143) | ¥384 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37 C$ (¥110) | ¥306 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 498 C$ (¥1,482) | ¥1,331 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 C$ (¥123) | ¥199 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 C$ (¥92) | ¥226 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,351 C$ (¥33,791) | ¥268,095 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,097 C$ (¥30,056) | ¥150,794 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,975 C$ (¥8,857) | ¥23,880 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,806 C$ (¥44,074) | ¥140,127 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,166 C$ (¥30,262) | ¥77,433 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,509 C$ (¥7,468) | ¥12,855 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,543 C$ (¥4,594) | ¥4,197 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,410 C$ (¥48,851) | ¥63,991 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,607 C$ (¥16,690) | ¥10,809 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 C$ (¥752) | ¥901 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 83 C$ (¥247) | ¥2,418 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,874 C$ (¥5,579) | ¥6,941 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 708 C$ (¥2,109) | ¥4,416 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,382 C$ (¥7,090) | ¥8,088 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,982 C$ (¥5,900) | ¥12,131 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 890,624 C$ (¥2,651,254) | ¥2,676,280 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 C$ (¥94) | ¥135 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 359 C$ (¥1,067) | ¥10,384 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 129 C$ (¥384) | ¥1,225 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 450 C$ (¥1,340) | ¥1,626 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 701 C$ (¥2,086) | ¥6,148 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 123 C$ (¥366) | ¥812 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 C$ (¥272) | ¥655 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 204 C$ (¥609) | ¥501 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 C$ (¥299) | ¥170 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41 C$ (¥123) | ¥229 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 180 C$ (¥537) | ¥2,983 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 517 C$ (¥1,540) | ¥3,633 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 252 C$ (¥752) | ¥3,657 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600 C$ (¥1,786) | ¥12,969 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 721 C$ (¥2,146) | ¥6,422 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 162 C$ (¥483) | ¥1,122 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 C$ (¥230) | ¥445 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 C$ (¥118) | ¥556 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,245 C$ (¥33,475) | ¥52,544 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 C$ (¥3) | ¥40 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 866 C$ (¥2,579) | ¥9,497 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 79 C$ (¥236) | ¥525 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,217 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 59% cheaper than in Japan
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