Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Malaysia
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Nicaragua is 33% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Nicaragua | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 340 C$ (RM44) | RM17 | + 158% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 251 C$ (RM32) | RM19 | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 99 C$ (RM13) | RM9 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 C$ (RM6) | RM8 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 67 C$ (RM9) | RM9 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 C$ (RM8) | RM6 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 C$ (RM12) | RM27 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 169 C$ (RM22) | RM11 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 C$ (RM11) | RM4.72 | + 140% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 C$ (RM6) | RM11 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 723 C$ (RM93) | RM68 | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 47 C$ (RM6) | RM5.59 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 C$ (RM3.11) | RM3.60 | - 13% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Nicaragua is 7% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
Nicaragua | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,243 C$ (RM2,860) | RM3,486 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,702 C$ (RM1,633) | RM1,957 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,405 C$ (RM181) | RM254 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,097 C$ (RM2,584) | RM2,157 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,138 C$ (RM1,175) | RM1,384 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,608 C$ (RM335) | RM236 | + 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 850 C$ (RM109) | RM105 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,705 C$ (RM1,505) | RM961 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,863 C$ (RM497) | RM692 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 C$ (RM30) | RM18 | + 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 C$ (RM18) | RM35 | - 49% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Nicaragua is 12% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Nicaragua | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,831 C$ (RM235) | RM231 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,330 C$ (RM171) | RM154 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,209 C$ (RM413) | RM328 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,922 C$ (RM376) | RM308 | + 22% | |
Transportation | + 91% | |||
Transportation in Nicaragua is 91% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Nicaragua | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 538,002 C$ (RM69,180) | RM151,470 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 C$ (RM6) | RM2.04 | + 205% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,979 C$ (RM254) | RM54 | + 368% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Nicaragua is 18% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Nicaragua | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 180 C$ (RM23) | RM11 | + 114% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 270 C$ (RM35) | RM25 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 903 C$ (RM116) | RM85 | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 104 C$ (RM13) | RM40 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 C$ (RM9) | RM12 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 132 C$ (RM17) | RM14 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 C$ (RM12) | RM9 | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 70 C$ (RM9) | RM6 | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 195 C$ (RM25) | RM27 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Nicaragua is 23% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
Nicaragua | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 422 C$ (RM54) | RM90 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 406 C$ (RM52) | RM40 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 C$ (RM90) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,278 C$ (RM164) | RM122 | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223 C$ (RM29) | RM30 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 127 C$ (RM16) | RM14 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 69 C$ (RM9) | RM18 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (RM2,170) | RM4,829 | - 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 C$ (RM0.26) | RM0.13 | + 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,167 C$ (RM150) | RM199 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 133 C$ (RM17) | RM18 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 947 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 25% more expensive than in Malaysia
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