Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Japan
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 251 C$ (¥805) | ¥1,140 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 232 C$ (¥744) | ¥728 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 C$ (¥211) | ¥418 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 C$ (¥105) | ¥210 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 60 C$ (¥192) | ¥275 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 C$ (¥160) | ¥668 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 C$ (¥239) | ¥1,129 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 C$ (¥232) | ¥710 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 C$ (¥137) | ¥393 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33 C$ (¥107) | ¥255 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 686 C$ (¥2,202) | ¥1,985 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 C$ (¥129) | ¥206 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 C$ (¥74) | ¥211 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,109 C$ (¥38,874) | ¥217,328 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,035 C$ (¥22,587) | ¥126,162 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,519 C$ (¥4,877) | ¥16,068 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,171 C$ (¥39,073) | ¥132,665 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,369 C$ (¥20,448) | ¥70,782 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,573 C$ (¥5,050) | ¥9,982 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,042 C$ (¥3,344) | ¥4,119 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,649 C$ (¥50,240) | ¥42,816 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,814 C$ (¥15,453) | ¥15,187 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 192 C$ (¥615) | ¥663 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 88 C$ (¥283) | ¥1,759 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,241 C$ (¥3,983) | ¥7,849 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 663 C$ (¥2,127) | ¥3,745 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,654 C$ (¥5,311) | ¥8,707 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 C$ (¥5,138) | ¥16,382 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 433,912 C$ (¥1,393,038) | ¥2,749,320 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 C$ (¥122) | ¥144 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 370 C$ (¥1,186) | ¥11,441 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 144 C$ (¥463) | ¥700 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 201 C$ (¥644) | ¥1,350 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 961 C$ (¥3,086) | ¥5,760 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 217 C$ (¥697) | ¥2,342 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 70 C$ (¥224) | ¥937 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84 C$ (¥269) | ¥540 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 64 C$ (¥205) | ¥142 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 C$ (¥170) | ¥247 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 360 C$ (¥1,155) | ¥2,858 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 320 C$ (¥1,028) | ¥4,449 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 257 C$ (¥824) | ¥3,459 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 896 C$ (¥2,875) | ¥16,372 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,279 C$ (¥4,106) | ¥3,771 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 185 C$ (¥593) | ¥1,130 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 109 C$ (¥349) | ¥520 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 C$ (¥129) | ¥517 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,661 C$ (¥72,751) | ¥56,570 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.12 C$ (¥10) | ¥49 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,125 C$ (¥3,611) | ¥9,121 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 81 C$ (¥259) | ¥554 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,075 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 61% cheaper than in Japan
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