Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 232 C$ (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 161 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 196 C$ (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 108 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 C$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 57 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 C$ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 71 C$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 32 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 C$ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64 C$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 67 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 C$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 40 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 C$ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35 C$ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 428 C$ (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 215 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 C$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 28 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 C$ (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,495 C$ (Mex$ 12,436) | Mex$ 19,444 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,796 C$ (Mex$ 5,415) | Mex$ 8,972 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,880 C$ (Mex$ 1,040) | Mex$ 1,239 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,815 C$ (Mex$ 4,873) | Mex$ 10,850 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,327 C$ (Mex$ 2,945) | Mex$ 5,758 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 938 C$ (Mex$ 519) | Mex$ 904 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,700 C$ (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 387 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,946 C$ (Mex$ 11,027) | Mex$ 7,626 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,845 C$ (Mex$ 2,126) | Mex$ 1,971 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 C$ (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 101 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 294 C$ (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 85 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,433 C$ (Mex$ 792) | Mex$ 853 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 650 C$ (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 631 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,109 C$ (Mex$ 1,166) | Mex$ 1,513 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,693 C$ (Mex$ 936) | Mex$ 1,221 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 899,415 C$ (Mex$ 497,227) | Mex$ 325,417 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 C$ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 347 C$ (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 498 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 96 C$ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 79 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 C$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 216 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 718 C$ (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 564 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 391 C$ (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 68 | + 217% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 C$ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 49 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133 C$ (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 57 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 C$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 30 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 C$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 C$ (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 186 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374 C$ (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 344 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 371 C$ (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 139 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 542 C$ (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 893 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 792 C$ (Mex$ 438) | Mex$ 662 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 181 C$ (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 110 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 96 C$ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 58 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 C$ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 41 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,245 C$ (Mex$ 6,217) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 C$ (Mex$ 4.99) | Mex$ 1.74 | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 836 C$ (Mex$ 462) | Mex$ 881 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 92 C$ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 56 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,606 prices entered by 1,398 different people.
Cost of living in Nicaragua is 12% cheaper than in Mexico
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