Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 391 C$ ($11) | $15 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 242 C$ ($7) | $8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 C$ ($1.91) | $4.27 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 C$ ($0.95) | $0.88 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 C$ ($2.16) | $2.88 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 C$ ($1.15) | $4.18 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 90 C$ ($2.56) | $6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 C$ ($2.50) | $3.44 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 C$ ($1.14) | $1.76 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33 C$ ($0.93) | $3.11 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 475 C$ ($14) | $14 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 C$ ($1.18) | $1.99 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 C$ ($0.76) | $2.18 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,475 C$ ($440) | $2,189 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,561 C$ ($300) | $1,581 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,268 C$ ($93) | $179 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,128 C$ ($373) | $1,543 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,728 C$ ($248) | $1,142 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,492 C$ ($71) | $113 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,122 C$ ($32) | $52 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,132 C$ ($544) | $272 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,191 C$ ($205) | $127 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 290 C$ ($8) | $11 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 91 C$ ($2.58) | $22 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,782 C$ ($51) | $47 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 779 C$ ($22) | $42 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,231 C$ ($63) | $86 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,011 C$ ($57) | $107 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 293,628 C$ ($8,351) | $23,518 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 C$ ($0.94) | $0.66 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 450 C$ ($13) | $74 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 104 C$ ($2.95) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 C$ ($4.27) | $16 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 C$ ($24) | $111 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 90 C$ ($2.57) | $7 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 C$ ($2.10) | $3.45 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 168 C$ ($4.79) | $4.86 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 89 C$ ($2.54) | $3.66 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 C$ ($1.74) | $1.81 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 335 C$ ($10) | $22 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 522 C$ ($15) | $47 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 312 C$ ($9) | $25 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 729 C$ ($21) | $197 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,313 C$ ($37) | $78 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 165 C$ ($4.68) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 72 C$ ($2.05) | $4.94 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 C$ ($1.05) | $5.65 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 C$ ($711) | $427 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.96 C$ ($0.17) | $0.25 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,113 C$ ($32) | $49 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 82 C$ ($2.32) | $8 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,485 prices entered by 4,218 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 57% cheaper than in United States
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