Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 377 C$ (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 219 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 263 C$ (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 121 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 C$ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 55 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 C$ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 81 C$ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 35 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 44 C$ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 95 C$ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 73 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 102 C$ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 40 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 C$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37 C$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 568 C$ (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 234 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 C$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 30 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 C$ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,877 C$ (Mex$ 6,504) | Mex$ 18,946 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,687 C$ (Mex$ 6,390) | Mex$ 8,646 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,992 C$ (Mex$ 1,789) | Mex$ 1,030 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,852 C$ (Mex$ 8,881) | Mex$ 10,158 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,166 C$ (Mex$ 6,079) | Mex$ 5,175 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,537 C$ (Mex$ 1,517) | Mex$ 734 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,441 C$ (Mex$ 862) | Mex$ 379 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,931 C$ (Mex$ 10,124) | Mex$ 6,821 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,112 C$ (Mex$ 4,253) | Mex$ 2,068 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 343 C$ (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 99 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 83 C$ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 91 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,975 C$ (Mex$ 1,181) | Mex$ 840 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 821 C$ (Mex$ 491) | Mex$ 652 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,486 C$ (Mex$ 1,486) | Mex$ 1,510 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,285 C$ (Mex$ 1,367) | Mex$ 1,119 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 58% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000 C$ (Mex$ 47,837) | Mex$ 348,644 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 C$ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 C$ (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 538 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 C$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 82 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 450 C$ (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 183 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 706 C$ (Mex$ 422) | Mex$ 524 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 C$ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 80 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 83 C$ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 50 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 210 C$ (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 55 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 105 C$ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 30 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 C$ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 29 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 233 C$ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 187 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 575 C$ (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 305 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 314 C$ (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 150 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 729 C$ (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 841 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,766 C$ (Mex$ 1,056) | Mex$ 683 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 191 C$ (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 125 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 76 C$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 71 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39 C$ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 39 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 C$ (Mex$ 14,949) | Mex$ 10,309 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 C$ (Mex$ 5.98) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,276 C$ (Mex$ 763) | Mex$ 982 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 89 C$ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 62 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,275 prices entered by 1,217 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 7% cheaper than in Mexico
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