Cost of living in United States compared to Nicaragua
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Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in United States is 88% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
United States | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (724 C$) | 340 C$ | + 113% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (399 C$) | 251 C$ | + 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (210 C$) | 99 C$ | + 113% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (39 C$) | 48 C$ | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (167 C$) | 67 C$ | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (168 C$) | 66 C$ | + 156% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (268 C$) | 91 C$ | + 194% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (163 C$) | 169 C$ | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (82 C$) | 88 C$ | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (111 C$) | 47 C$ | + 138% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (583 C$) | 723 C$ | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (108 C$) | 47 C$ | + 128% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (103 C$) | 24 C$ | + 324% | |
Housing | + 329% | |||
Housing in United States is 329% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
United States | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (110,773 C$) | 22,243 C$ | + 398% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (84,933 C$) | 12,702 C$ | + 569% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (8,194 C$) | 1,405 C$ | + 483% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (75,621 C$) | 20,097 C$ | + 276% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (57,608 C$) | 9,138 C$ | + 530% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (5,470 C$) | 2,608 C$ | + 110% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (2,364 C$) | 850 C$ | + 178% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (10,801 C$) | 11,705 C$ | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (5,353 C$) | 3,863 C$ | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (527 C$) | 233 C$ | + 126% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (1,099 C$) | 139 C$ | + 690% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in United States is 35% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
United States | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (2,107 C$) | 1,831 C$ | + 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (1,926 C$) | 1,330 C$ | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (3,584 C$) | 3,209 C$ | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (4,826 C$) | 2,922 C$ | + 65% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in United States is 32% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
United States | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (1,047,017 C$) | 538,002 C$ | + 95% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (36 C$) | 48 C$ | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (2,719 C$) | 1,979 C$ | + 37% | |
Personal Care | + 187% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 187% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
United States | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (351 C$) | 180 C$ | + 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (779 C$) | 270 C$ | + 188% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (5,134 C$) | 903 C$ | + 469% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (343 C$) | 104 C$ | + 229% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (184 C$) | 74 C$ | + 150% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (241 C$) | 132 C$ | + 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (182 C$) | 97 C$ | + 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (87 C$) | 70 C$ | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (1,083 C$) | 195 C$ | + 456% | |
Entertainment | + 201% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 201% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
United States | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (2,109 C$) | 422 C$ | + 399% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (1,096 C$) | 406 C$ | + 170% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (7,612 C$) | 700 C$ | + 987% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (3,649 C$) | 1,278 C$ | + 185% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (538 C$) | 223 C$ | + 141% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (205 C$) | 127 C$ | + 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (267 C$) | 69 C$ | + 288% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (18,649 C$) | 16,876 C$ | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (14 C$) | 2.00 C$ | + 579% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (2,440 C$) | 1,167 C$ | + 109% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (376 C$) | 133 C$ | + 182% | |
TOTAL | + 128% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,893 prices entered by 2,402 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 128% more expensive than in Nicaragua
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