Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 232 C$ (¥739) | ¥1,030 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 196 C$ (¥626) | ¥723 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 C$ (¥208) | ¥464 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 C$ (¥92) | ¥214 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 71 C$ (¥225) | ¥290 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 C$ (¥107) | ¥501 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64 C$ (¥204) | ¥1,191 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 C$ (¥320) | ¥734 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 C$ (¥96) | ¥385 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35 C$ (¥111) | ¥257 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 428 C$ (¥1,366) | ¥1,788 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 C$ (¥128) | ¥217 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 C$ (¥60) | ¥244 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,294 C$ (¥74,381) | ¥202,435 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,796 C$ (¥31,278) | ¥119,039 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,880 C$ (¥6,005) | ¥14,600 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,815 C$ (¥28,148) | ¥132,624 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,327 C$ (¥17,010) | ¥114,972 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 938 C$ (¥2,996) | ¥10,415 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,700 C$ (¥5,428) | ¥3,407 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,946 C$ (¥63,688) | ¥35,637 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,845 C$ (¥12,279) | ¥10,420 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 C$ (¥743) | ¥665 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 294 C$ (¥938) | ¥1,845 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,433 C$ (¥4,574) | ¥5,921 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 650 C$ (¥2,076) | ¥4,587 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,109 C$ (¥6,735) | ¥8,447 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,693 C$ (¥5,407) | ¥13,816 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 899,415 C$ (¥2,871,926) | ¥2,936,380 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 C$ (¥121) | ¥143 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 347 C$ (¥1,108) | ¥9,719 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 96 C$ (¥305) | ¥1,375 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 C$ (¥319) | ¥807 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 718 C$ (¥2,293) | ¥8,290 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 391 C$ (¥1,249) | ¥543 | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 C$ (¥271) | ¥696 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133 C$ (¥426) | ¥558 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 C$ (¥319) | ¥186 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 C$ (¥157) | ¥229 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 C$ (¥704) | ¥2,634 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 C$ (¥1,194) | ¥3,927 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 371 C$ (¥1,184) | ¥3,170 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600 C$ (¥1,916) | ¥10,399 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 792 C$ (¥2,529) | ¥7,477 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 181 C$ (¥578) | ¥1,286 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 96 C$ (¥307) | ¥495 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 C$ (¥134) | ¥522 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,245 C$ (¥35,907) | ¥47,253 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 C$ (¥29) | ¥26 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 836 C$ (¥2,668) | ¥8,663 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 92 C$ (¥293) | ¥480 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 54% cheaper than in Japan
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