Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 483 C$ (₨3,708) | ₨916 | + 305% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 237 C$ (₨1,818) | ₨1,082 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 101 C$ (₨773) | ₨533 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42 C$ (₨324) | ₨230 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 C$ (₨677) | ₨315 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48 C$ (₨370) | ₨170 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 91 C$ (₨698) | ₨836 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 153 C$ (₨1,173) | ₨289 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 C$ (₨727) | ₨114 | + 537% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 C$ (₨381) | ₨391 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 797 C$ (₨6,118) | ₨2,739 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 48 C$ (₨365) | ₨216 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 33 C$ (₨253) | ₨144 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨137,741 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨58,708 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,436 C$ (₨11,015) | ₨21,580 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,900 C$ (₨37,597) | ₨75,090 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,600 C$ (₨27,622) | ₨35,699 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 C$ (₨4,604) | ₨17,044 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,266 C$ (₨9,717) | ₨2,308 | + 321% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,263 C$ (₨117,112) | ₨58,431 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,393 C$ (₨26,037) | ₨29,384 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 219 C$ (₨1,680) | ₨1,281 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 C$ (₨1,774) | ₨625 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,942 C$ (₨14,899) | ₨4,832 | + 208% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000 C$ (₨7,673) | ₨9,004 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,725 C$ (₨20,908) | ₨13,089 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,600 C$ (₨19,949) | ₨13,255 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 556,894 C$ (₨4,272,915) | ₨2,800,000 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 C$ (₨356) | ₨272 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 510 C$ (₨3,915) | ₨4,030 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 369 C$ (₨2,831) | ₨230 | + 1134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84 C$ (₨645) | ₨838 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 650 C$ (₨4,991) | ₨3,307 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 150 C$ (₨1,151) | ₨1,222 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 129 C$ (₨988) | ₨649 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 C$ (₨1,535) | ₨557 | + 175% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 117 C$ (₨894) | ₨396 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 C$ (₨526) | ₨217 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 C$ (₨2,188) | ₨495 | + 342% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 61% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 C$ (₨3,836) | ₨3,859 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 391 C$ (₨2,999) | ₨1,827 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 C$ (₨5,371) | ₨6,844 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 C$ (₨7,673) | ₨8,435 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 C$ (₨2,302) | ₨2,877 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 C$ (₨1,918) | ₨566 | + 239% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 C$ (₨192) | ₨965 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (₨129,484) | ₨149,999 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 C$ (₨15) | ₨255 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 559 C$ (₨4,286) | ₨5,226 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 168 C$ (₨1,288) | ₨637 | + 102% | |
| 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 939 prices entered by 216 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan
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