Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Japan
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 261 C$ (¥908) | ¥1,510 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 246 C$ (¥856) | ¥777 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 C$ (¥227) | ¥442 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 39 C$ (¥136) | ¥210 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 C$ (¥263) | ¥332 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 80 C$ (¥279) | ¥626 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 84 C$ (¥293) | ¥855 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 C$ (¥345) | ¥1,035 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 C$ (¥304) | ¥461 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 C$ (¥166) | ¥271 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 538 C$ (¥1,874) | ¥1,299 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 C$ (¥164) | ¥205 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 C$ (¥105) | ¥227 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,110 C$ (¥56,092) | ¥218,917 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,062 C$ (¥41,996) | ¥128,457 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,502 C$ (¥5,231) | ¥27,749 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,948 C$ (¥55,526) | ¥187,909 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,561 C$ (¥33,291) | ¥76,748 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 921 C$ (¥3,206) | ¥19,268 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 592 C$ (¥2,061) | ¥4,419 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,145 C$ (¥52,731) | ¥43,152 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,762 C$ (¥20,060) | ¥17,240 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161 C$ (¥560) | ¥1,196 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 182 C$ (¥635) | ¥3,024 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,152 C$ (¥4,010) | ¥6,406 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 794 C$ (¥2,766) | ¥3,885 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 C$ (¥7,466) | ¥8,497 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,748 C$ (¥6,085) | ¥10,842 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 75% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 540,852 C$ (¥1,883,118) | ¥3,145,430 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 C$ (¥154) | ¥167 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 270 C$ (¥939) | ¥13,986 | - 93% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 C$ (¥551) | ¥2,137 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 288 C$ (¥1,004) | ¥1,967 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 724 C$ (¥2,522) | ¥4,294 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 262 C$ (¥912) | ¥677 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 C$ (¥301) | ¥635 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 166 C$ (¥577) | ¥529 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 C$ (¥319) | ¥195 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 C$ (¥124) | ¥192 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 C$ (¥986) | ¥3,899 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 404 C$ (¥1,408) | ¥3,808 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 C$ (¥1,113) | ¥3,606 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 C$ (¥5,223) | ¥9,510 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,952 C$ (¥6,798) | ¥6,842 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 234 C$ (¥816) | ¥1,086 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 C$ (¥418) | ¥566 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 C$ (¥166) | ¥564 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (¥58,758) | ¥106,060 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.86 C$ (¥13) | ¥56 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,314 C$ (¥4,576) | ¥12,147 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 C$ (¥445) | ¥600 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,196 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 60% cheaper than in Japan
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