Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Mexico
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Nicaragua is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Nicaragua | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 340 C$ (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 307 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 251 C$ (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 160 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 99 C$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 70 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 C$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 28 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 67 C$ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 47 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 C$ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 C$ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 94 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 169 C$ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 50 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 C$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 35 | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 C$ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 723 C$ (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 280 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 47 C$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 36 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 C$ (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 25 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Nicaragua is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Nicaragua | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,243 C$ (Mex$ 10,204) | Mex$ 22,547 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,702 C$ (Mex$ 5,827) | Mex$ 11,524 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,405 C$ (Mex$ 644) | Mex$ 1,261 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,097 C$ (Mex$ 9,219) | Mex$ 13,624 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,138 C$ (Mex$ 4,192) | Mex$ 7,661 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,608 C$ (Mex$ 1,197) | Mex$ 888 | + 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 850 C$ (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 432 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,705 C$ (Mex$ 5,369) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,863 C$ (Mex$ 1,772) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 C$ (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 115 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139 C$ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 119 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Nicaragua is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Nicaragua | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,831 C$ (Mex$ 840) | Mex$ 979 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,330 C$ (Mex$ 610) | Mex$ 692 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,209 C$ (Mex$ 1,472) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,922 C$ (Mex$ 1,340) | Mex$ 1,375 | - 3% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Nicaragua is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Nicaragua | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 538,002 C$ (Mex$ 246,801) | Mex$ 375,809 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 C$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,979 C$ (Mex$ 908) | Mex$ 583 | + 56% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Nicaragua is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Nicaragua | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 180 C$ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 93 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 270 C$ (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 218 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 903 C$ (Mex$ 414) | Mex$ 696 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 104 C$ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 79 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 C$ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 63 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 132 C$ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 69 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 C$ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 35 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 70 C$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 34 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 195 C$ (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 260 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Nicaragua is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Nicaragua | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 422 C$ (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 396 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 406 C$ (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 164 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 C$ (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 829 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,278 C$ (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 904 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223 C$ (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 179 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 127 C$ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 81 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 69 C$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 49 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (Mex$ 7,742) | Mex$ 11,173 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 C$ (Mex$ 0.92) | Mex$ 2.44 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,167 C$ (Mex$ 536) | Mex$ 888 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 133 C$ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 74 | - 18% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,901 prices entered by 880 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 21% cheaper than in Mexico
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