Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Nicaragua | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 452 C$ (18,795 ₦) | 6,154 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 235 C$ (9,773 ₦) | 5,576 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 101 C$ (4,187 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 43 C$ (1,778 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 C$ (3,605 ₦) | 2,881 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48 C$ (2,004 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 C$ (3,783 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 153 C$ (6,357 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 C$ (3,938 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 C$ (2,142 ₦) | 933 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 797 C$ (33,153 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 C$ (2,088 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 C$ (1,999 ₦) | 1,208 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 46% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Nicaragua | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000 C$ (415,791 ₦) | 685,209 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,000 C$ (291,054 ₦) | 1,588,820 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,198 C$ (49,821 ₦) | 88,851 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,000 C$ (291,054 ₦) | 1,093,320 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,600 C$ (149,685 ₦) | 1,091,650 ₦ | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 C$ (24,947 ₦) | 79,865 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 855 C$ (35,540 ₦) | 22,448 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,263 C$ (634,634 ₦) | 430,911 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,393 C$ (141,095 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 C$ (10,916 ₦) | 3,480 ₦ | + 214% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 C$ (9,614 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Clothes | + 180% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 180% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Nicaragua | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,942 C$ (80,736 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 304% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000 C$ (41,579 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,725 C$ (113,304 ₦) | 55,435 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,600 C$ (108,106 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Nicaragua | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 556,894 C$ (23,155,145 ₦) | 7,796,670 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 C$ (1,976 ₦) | 1,064 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 510 C$ (21,215 ₦) | 21,356 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 176% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 176% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Nicaragua | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 278 C$ (11,567 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84 C$ (3,493 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 650 C$ (27,045 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 150 C$ (6,237 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 C$ (6,666 ₦) | 1,839 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 221 C$ (9,210 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 117 C$ (4,885 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 340% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 C$ (2,849 ₦) | 1,362 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 257 C$ (10,678 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 229% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Nicaragua | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 446 C$ (18,555 ₦) | 17,361 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 391 C$ (16,254 ₦) | 13,113 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 C$ (29,105 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 C$ (41,579 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 C$ (12,474 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 C$ (10,395 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 79 C$ (3,274 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (701,680 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 C$ (83 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 559 C$ (23,227 ₦) | 16,696 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 168 C$ (6,982 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 179% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 407 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2025.
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria
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