Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nicaragua | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 313 C$ ($9) | $19 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 253 C$ ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 C$ ($1.90) | $5.93 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38 C$ ($1.05) | $1.09 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 C$ ($2.04) | $4.92 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 58 C$ ($1.59) | $4.81 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 C$ ($2.74) | $7 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 109 C$ ($2.99) | $4.67 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 82 C$ ($2.24) | $2.52 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 C$ ($1.41) | $3.12 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 562 C$ ($15) | $16 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 C$ ($1.36) | $2.74 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 C$ ($0.85) | $3.05 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 78% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nicaragua | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,367 C$ ($448) | $2,875 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,364 C$ ($339) | $2,210 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,561 C$ ($43) | $219 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,315 C$ ($447) | $1,960 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,928 C$ ($327) | $1,472 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 C$ ($27) | $149 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 784 C$ ($21) | $63 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,364 C$ ($393) | $295 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,170 C$ ($142) | $136 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 169 C$ ($4.63) | $14 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 C$ ($7) | $31 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nicaragua | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,502 C$ ($41) | $54 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,374 C$ ($38) | $45 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,130 C$ ($86) | $93 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,713 C$ ($74) | $121 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nicaragua | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 535,818 C$ ($14,675) | $27,744 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 C$ ($1.46) | $1.06 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 243 C$ ($7) | $82 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nicaragua | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 C$ ($4.34) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 288 C$ ($8) | $21 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 817 C$ ($22) | $139 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 262 C$ ($7) | $8 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 99 C$ ($2.72) | $4.85 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 193 C$ ($5.28) | $6 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 92 C$ ($2.51) | $4.78 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 C$ ($1.30) | $2.24 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 C$ ($8) | $28 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Nicaragua | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 445 C$ ($12) | $55 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 336 C$ ($9) | $28 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 C$ ($41) | $200 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,690 C$ ($46) | $89 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 244 C$ ($7) | $13 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 131 C$ ($3.59) | $5.23 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 C$ ($1.99) | $6 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,876 C$ ($462) | $554 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.86 C$ ($0.11) | $0.20 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,259 C$ ($34) | $59 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 136 C$ ($3.71) | $10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 22,372 prices entered by 2,859 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 64% cheaper than in United States
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