- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 C$ (¥504) | ¥1,054 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 167 C$ (¥580) | ¥698 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 C$ (¥267) | ¥436 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 C$ (¥99) | ¥205 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 66 C$ (¥230) | ¥285 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 C$ (¥139) | ¥777 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 C$ (¥194) | ¥910 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 C$ (¥525) | ¥697 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 C$ (¥189) | ¥414 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 29 C$ (¥103) | ¥265 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 296 C$ (¥1,030) | ¥1,538 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 C$ (¥123) | ¥203 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 C$ (¥109) | ¥198 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,729 C$ (¥75,527) | ¥231,808 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,184 C$ (¥49,302) | ¥125,591 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,975 C$ (¥10,339) | ¥21,159 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,502 C$ (¥33,029) | ¥113,754 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,382 C$ (¥22,183) | ¥74,885 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,559 C$ (¥15,847) | ¥12,611 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,011 C$ (¥6,990) | ¥4,134 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,883 C$ (¥51,731) | ¥55,558 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,206 C$ (¥11,145) | ¥16,830 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 203 C$ (¥706) | ¥693 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,129 C$ (¥3,925) | ¥1,827 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,821 C$ (¥6,331) | ¥6,829 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,166 C$ (¥4,054) | ¥4,215 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,668 C$ (¥9,273) | ¥8,321 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,873 C$ (¥9,985) | ¥13,972 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 466,465 C$ (¥1,621,406) | ¥2,590,890 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 C$ (¥109) | ¥145 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 458 C$ (¥1,590) | ¥11,257 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 118 C$ (¥411) | ¥1,278 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 C$ (¥326) | ¥1,016 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,288 C$ (¥4,475) | ¥3,622 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 280 C$ (¥973) | ¥630 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 58 C$ (¥203) | ¥707 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 82 C$ (¥284) | ¥455 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 C$ (¥205) | ¥137 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 C$ (¥212) | ¥217 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 140 C$ (¥486) | ¥2,939 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 729 C$ (¥2,534) | ¥4,035 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 294 C$ (¥1,022) | ¥3,358 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 850 C$ (¥2,955) | ¥12,964 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 916 C$ (¥3,183) | ¥7,899 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 C$ (¥389) | ¥880 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 C$ (¥235) | ¥491 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 C$ (¥121) | ¥560 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,225 C$ (¥56,398) | ¥49,094 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 C$ (¥18) | ¥56 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,232 C$ (¥4,281) | ¥10,296 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 C$ (¥175) | ¥468 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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