- Cost of Living
- Nicaragua
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicaragua compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicaragua is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 C$ ($4.45) | $14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 167 C$ ($5.12) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 C$ ($2.36) | $4.52 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 C$ ($0.88) | $0.89 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 66 C$ ($2.03) | $3.19 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 C$ ($1.23) | $3.98 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 C$ ($1.71) | $6 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 C$ ($4.64) | $3.33 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 C$ ($1.67) | $1.61 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 29 C$ ($0.91) | $3.64 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 296 C$ ($9) | $15 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 C$ ($1.09) | $1.92 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 C$ ($0.97) | $2.13 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Nicaragua is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,729 C$ ($667) | $2,046 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,184 C$ ($435) | $1,576 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,975 C$ ($91) | $177 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,502 C$ ($292) | $1,584 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,382 C$ ($196) | $1,128 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,559 C$ ($140) | $119 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,011 C$ ($62) | $48 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,883 C$ ($457) | $328 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,206 C$ ($98) | $120 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 203 C$ ($6) | $11 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,129 C$ ($35) | $23 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Nicaragua is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,821 C$ ($56) | $47 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,166 C$ ($36) | $45 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,668 C$ ($82) | $86 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,873 C$ ($88) | $115 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Nicaragua is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 466,465 C$ ($14,321) | $22,354 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 C$ ($0.97) | $0.78 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 458 C$ ($14) | $85 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicaragua is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 118 C$ ($3.63) | $7 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 94 C$ ($2.88) | $18 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,288 C$ ($40) | $111 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 280 C$ ($9) | $7 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 58 C$ ($1.79) | $3.48 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 82 C$ ($2.51) | $5.14 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 C$ ($1.81) | $3.47 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 61 C$ ($1.87) | $1.87 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 140 C$ ($4.30) | $21 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicaragua is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 729 C$ ($22) | $45 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 294 C$ ($9) | $25 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 850 C$ ($26) | $174 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 916 C$ ($28) | $79 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 C$ ($3.44) | $12 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 C$ ($2.08) | $4.89 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 C$ ($1.07) | $5.95 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,225 C$ ($498) | $422 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.25 C$ ($0.16) | $0.36 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,232 C$ ($38) | $53 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 C$ ($1.54) | $8 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicaragua is 52% cheaper than in United States
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