Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 72% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 C$ (руб 900) | руб 484 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 276 C$ (руб 737) | руб 392 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 76 C$ (руб 203) | руб 185 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 41 C$ (руб 108) | руб 84 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 C$ (руб 213) | руб 116 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 C$ (руб 147) | руб 186 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 97 C$ (руб 260) | руб 442 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 140 C$ (руб 373) | руб 106 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 85 C$ (руб 228) | руб 44 | + 418% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 46 C$ (руб 123) | руб 78 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 618 C$ (руб 1,651) | руб 672 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 C$ (руб 135) | руб 146 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 33 C$ (руб 89) | руб 42 | + 111% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,873 C$ (руб 53,111) | руб 88,544 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,696 C$ (руб 39,277) | руб 53,292 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,343 C$ (руб 3,589) | руб 8,144 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,081 C$ (руб 53,668) | руб 43,955 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,323 C$ (руб 27,589) | руб 27,802 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 665 C$ (руб 1,777) | руб 4,477 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 704 C$ (руб 1,882) | руб 561 | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,565 C$ (руб 33,580) | руб 23,519 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,651 C$ (руб 12,430) | руб 9,009 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 236 C$ (руб 630) | руб 570 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 165 C$ (руб 440) | руб 1,085 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,735 C$ (руб 4,637) | руб 5,182 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,591 C$ (руб 4,252) | руб 3,266 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,122 C$ (руб 8,344) | руб 7,705 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,707 C$ (руб 7,234) | руб 9,868 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 588,512 C$ (руб 1,572,824) | руб 2,483,820 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 56 C$ (руб 150) | руб 52 | + 191% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 C$ (руб 802) | руб 2,304 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 172 C$ (руб 460) | руб 562 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 256 C$ (руб 683) | руб 657 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 878 C$ (руб 2,348) | руб 1,938 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 288 C$ (руб 769) | руб 422 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 81 C$ (руб 217) | руб 241 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 185 C$ (руб 494) | руб 299 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 101 C$ (руб 269) | руб 111 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 C$ (руб 243) | руб 147 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 260 C$ (руб 694) | руб 851 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Nicaragua | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 460 C$ (руб 1,230) | руб 1,813 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 421 C$ (руб 1,124) | руб 680 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 700 C$ (руб 1,871) | руб 7,421 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,592 C$ (руб 4,254) | руб 4,003 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 280 C$ (руб 748) | руб 493 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 129 C$ (руб 345) | руб 205 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 C$ (руб 204) | руб 241 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ (руб 45,101) | руб 76,156 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.86 C$ (руб 10) | руб 2.71 | + 281% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 950 C$ (руб 2,539) | руб 3,687 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 C$ (руб 348) | руб 200 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,649 prices entered by 485 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 5% more expensive than in Russia
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