Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 326 C$ ($10) | $15 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 C$ ($7) | $8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 C$ ($2.04) | $4.34 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 C$ ($0.85) | $0.88 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 64 C$ ($1.88) | $2.97 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 C$ ($1.05) | $4.03 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 C$ ($2.11) | $6 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 101 C$ ($2.96) | $3.35 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 C$ ($0.99) | $1.76 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37 C$ ($1.09) | $3.16 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 383 C$ ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 C$ ($1.21) | $1.94 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 C$ ($0.58) | $2.04 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,870 C$ ($467) | $2,264 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,597 C$ ($253) | $1,624 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,725 C$ ($51) | $177 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,696 C$ ($256) | $1,624 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,176 C$ ($152) | $1,157 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 948 C$ ($28) | $109 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,672 C$ ($49) | $47 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,137 C$ ($445) | $294 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,871 C$ ($114) | $118 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 223 C$ ($7) | $11 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 218 C$ ($6) | $22 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,409 C$ ($41) | $49 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 672 C$ ($20) | $45 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,195 C$ ($65) | $86 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,542 C$ ($45) | $112 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 890,624 C$ ($26,195) | $23,010 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 C$ ($1.06) | $0.75 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 348 C$ ($10) | $81 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 C$ ($2.60) | $7 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 183 C$ ($5.39) | $20 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 664 C$ ($20) | $110 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 320 C$ ($9) | $7 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 C$ ($2.57) | $3.56 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 151 C$ ($4.43) | $5.10 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 96 C$ ($2.83) | $3.57 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45 C$ ($1.32) | $1.83 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 161 C$ ($4.75) | $21 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 353 C$ ($10) | $45 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 353 C$ ($10) | $24 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 542 C$ ($16) | $222 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 793 C$ ($23) | $74 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 C$ ($4.82) | $12 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 93 C$ ($2.73) | $4.82 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 C$ ($1.12) | $5.80 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,245 C$ ($331) | $397 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 C$ ($0.23) | $0.19 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 769 C$ ($23) | $53 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 84 C$ ($2.46) | $8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 43,562 prices entered by 5,567 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 58% cheaper than in United States
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