- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 149 C$ ($4.66) | $14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 169 C$ ($5.27) | $8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 C$ ($2.43) | $4.57 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 C$ ($0.89) | $0.89 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 C$ ($2.14) | $3.17 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 C$ ($1.21) | $4.04 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 C$ ($1.79) | $6 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 C$ ($4.86) | $3.33 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 C$ ($1.69) | $1.59 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 C$ ($0.96) | $3.38 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 311 C$ ($10) | $15 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 C$ ($1.13) | $1.92 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 C$ ($0.57) | $2.12 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,729 C$ ($677) | $2,036 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,184 C$ ($442) | $1,572 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,975 C$ ($93) | $178 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,502 C$ ($296) | $1,573 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,382 C$ ($199) | $1,125 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,559 C$ ($142) | $123 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,011 C$ ($63) | $48 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,811 C$ ($430) | $334 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,206 C$ ($100) | $118 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 226 C$ ($7) | $11 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 117 C$ ($3.64) | $22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,821 C$ ($57) | $47 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,166 C$ ($36) | $45 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,668 C$ ($83) | $85 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,873 C$ ($90) | $115 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 466,465 C$ ($14,540) | $22,261 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 C$ ($0.98) | $0.77 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 458 C$ ($14) | $85 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 113 C$ ($3.53) | $7 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 104 C$ ($3.25) | $19 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,288 C$ ($40) | $111 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 280 C$ ($9) | $7 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61 C$ ($1.91) | $3.51 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 90 C$ ($2.82) | $5.09 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55 C$ ($1.71) | $3.44 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 64 C$ ($2.00) | $1.86 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 140 C$ ($4.36) | $21 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 717 C$ ($22) | $45 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301 C$ ($9) | $25 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 850 C$ ($26) | $173 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 952 C$ ($30) | $79 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 C$ ($3.49) | $12 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 C$ ($2.14) | $4.87 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 C$ ($1.08) | $5.88 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,225 C$ ($506) | $427 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 C$ ($0.16) | $0.34 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,232 C$ ($38) | $53 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 51 C$ ($1.58) | $8 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 55% cheaper than in United States
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