- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 C$ (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 119 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 172 C$ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 95 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 C$ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 65 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 C$ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72 C$ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 31 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 C$ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 C$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 61 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 C$ (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 37 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 C$ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 23 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 29 C$ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 318 C$ (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 223 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 C$ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 C$ (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,481 C$ (Mex$ 14,114) | Mex$ 19,440 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,860 C$ (Mex$ 8,932) | Mex$ 10,001 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,975 C$ (Mex$ 1,788) | Mex$ 1,594 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,502 C$ (Mex$ 5,712) | Mex$ 11,317 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,382 C$ (Mex$ 3,836) | Mex$ 6,408 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,559 C$ (Mex$ 2,740) | Mex$ 1,572 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,025 C$ (Mex$ 1,217) | Mex$ 381 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,948 C$ (Mex$ 13,793) | Mex$ 8,142 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,629 C$ (Mex$ 2,181) | Mex$ 2,029 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 269 C$ (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 102 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 117 C$ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 79 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 C$ (Mex$ 1,082) | Mex$ 800 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,224 C$ (Mex$ 736) | Mex$ 653 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,497 C$ (Mex$ 1,501) | Mex$ 1,475 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 C$ (Mex$ 1,498) | Mex$ 1,286 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 434,873 C$ (Mex$ 261,389) | Mex$ 310,623 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 C$ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 458 C$ (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 463 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 113 C$ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 77 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 C$ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 173 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 884 C$ (Mex$ 532) | Mex$ 532 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 280 C$ (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 68 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 58 C$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 48 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 C$ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 52 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 C$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 28 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 C$ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 28 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 115 C$ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 121 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 3% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 788 C$ (Mex$ 474) | Mex$ 379 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 298 C$ (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 136 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 850 C$ (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 1,169 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 920 C$ (Mex$ 553) | Mex$ 732 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 111 C$ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 102 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 62 C$ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 55 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34 C$ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 44 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,225 C$ (Mex$ 9,752) | Mex$ 10,330 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 C$ (Mex$ 3.15) | Mex$ 2.15 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,243 C$ (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 719 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 C$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 52 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,663 prices entered by 1,244 different people.
Cost of living in Nicaragua is 4% cheaper than in Mexico
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