Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Japan
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 341 C$ (¥1,456) | ¥1,031 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 191 C$ (¥817) | ¥803 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 82 C$ (¥352) | ¥518 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 C$ (¥222) | ¥223 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 77 C$ (¥327) | ¥320 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87 C$ (¥372) | ¥564 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 C$ (¥354) | ¥1,287 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 119 C$ (¥507) | ¥611 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 90 C$ (¥385) | ¥399 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 45 C$ (¥192) | ¥307 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 820 C$ (¥3,496) | ¥1,249 | + 180% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 C$ (¥190) | ¥208 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 C$ (¥87) | ¥176 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,439 C$ (¥70,111) | ¥372,148 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,000 C$ (¥38,383) | ¥190,833 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 C$ (¥8,530) | ¥20,112 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,097 C$ (¥85,708) | ¥167,408 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,138 C$ (¥38,970) | ¥104,544 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,608 C$ (¥11,124) | ¥13,280 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,003 C$ (¥4,277) | ¥4,420 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,705 C$ (¥49,919) | ¥61,842 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,290 C$ (¥9,768) | ¥10,283 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 C$ (¥995) | ¥1,221 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 156 C$ (¥666) | ¥2,831 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,694 C$ (¥7,225) | ¥8,264 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,330 C$ (¥5,671) | ¥5,233 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,367 C$ (¥10,095) | ¥9,604 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,922 C$ (¥12,460) | ¥12,490 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 460,529 C$ (¥1,964,057) | ¥2,997,460 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 C$ (¥174) | ¥170 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 442 C$ (¥1,883) | ¥9,067 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 180 C$ (¥769) | ¥2,133 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 270 C$ (¥1,153) | ¥2,993 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 646 C$ (¥2,753) | ¥6,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 104 C$ (¥445) | ¥1,337 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 C$ (¥314) | ¥948 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 132 C$ (¥562) | ¥622 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 88 C$ (¥374) | ¥224 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 46 C$ (¥196) | ¥204 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 141 C$ (¥601) | ¥4,495 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 422 C$ (¥1,801) | ¥5,113 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 406 C$ (¥1,732) | ¥3,873 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 C$ (¥2,985) | ¥12,839 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,278 C$ (¥5,451) | ¥8,204 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223 C$ (¥950) | ¥1,237 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 127 C$ (¥543) | ¥547 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 69 C$ (¥294) | ¥674 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (¥71,972) | ¥51,659 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 C$ (¥9) | ¥52 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,003 C$ (¥4,276) | ¥9,530 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 C$ (¥584) | ¥598 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 821 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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