Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 313 C$ (₨2,455) | ₨851 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 253 C$ (₨1,988) | ₨952 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 C$ (₨543) | ₨348 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38 C$ (₨301) | ₨169 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 C$ (₨586) | ₨281 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 58 C$ (₨457) | ₨252 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 C$ (₨786) | ₨1,139 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 109 C$ (₨855) | ₨290 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 82 C$ (₨643) | ₨122 | + 425% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 C$ (₨405) | ₨549 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 562 C$ (₨4,406) | ₨2,949 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 C$ (₨389) | ₨289 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 C$ (₨244) | ₨191 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,367 C$ (₨128,428) | ₨118,562 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,364 C$ (₨97,020) | ₨73,692 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,561 C$ (₨12,247) | ₨23,696 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,315 C$ (₨128,017) | ₨59,994 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,928 C$ (₨93,596) | ₨50,948 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 C$ (₨7,724) | ₨20,196 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 784 C$ (₨6,149) | ₨2,076 | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,364 C$ (₨112,712) | ₨71,670 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,170 C$ (₨40,569) | ₨22,629 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 169 C$ (₨1,328) | ₨1,673 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 C$ (₨1,962) | ₨1,564 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,502 C$ (₨11,789) | ₨3,426 | + 244% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,374 C$ (₨10,779) | ₨6,254 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,130 C$ (₨24,557) | ₨13,199 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,713 C$ (₨21,286) | ₨8,569 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 12% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 535,818 C$ (₨4,204,436) | ₨4,456,060 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 C$ (₨418) | ₨270 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 243 C$ (₨1,909) | ₨4,626 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 C$ (₨1,242) | ₨1,015 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 288 C$ (₨2,262) | ₨1,391 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 817 C$ (₨6,413) | ₨3,667 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 262 C$ (₨2,055) | ₨521 | + 294% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 99 C$ (₨779) | ₨922 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 193 C$ (₨1,514) | ₨736 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 C$ (₨718) | ₨249 | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 C$ (₨372) | ₨242 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 C$ (₨2,233) | ₨860 | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nicaragua | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 445 C$ (₨3,488) | ₨3,545 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 336 C$ (₨2,633) | ₨2,089 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 C$ (₨11,770) | ₨2,959 | + 298% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,690 C$ (₨13,264) | ₨7,109 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 244 C$ (₨1,916) | ₨880 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 131 C$ (₨1,027) | ₨669 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 C$ (₨570) | ₨1,106 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (₨132,420) | ₨119,622 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.86 C$ (₨30) | ₨3.79 | + 699% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,259 C$ (₨9,876) | ₨3,764 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 136 C$ (₨1,064) | ₨480 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,184 prices entered by 502 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan
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