Cost of living in Managua, Nicaragua

Summary of cost of living in Managua

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 73,963 C$
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 29,904 C$
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Managua
Current as of Sep 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 336 C$
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 240 C$
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 98 C$
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 50 C$
12 eggs, large 74 C$
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 78 C$
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 91 C$
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 147 C$
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 91 C$
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 50 C$
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 480 C$
2 liters of coca-cola 50 C$
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 51 C$
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 17,094 C$
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 12,810 C$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 1,352 C$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 17,469 C$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 9,132 C$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 2,122 C$
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 850 C$
40” flat screen tv 12,531 C$
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 4,033 C$
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 220 C$
Hourly rate for cleaning help 123 C$
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 1,745 C$
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,228 C$
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 3,059 C$
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 2,847 C$
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 517,416 C$
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 48 C$
Monthly ticket public transport 1,066 C$
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 295 C$
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 175 C$
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 263 C$
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 918 C$
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 196 C$
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 78 C$
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 146 C$
4 rolls of toilet paper 95 C$
Tube of toothpaste 63 C$
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 198 C$
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 457 C$
2 tickets to the movies 388 C$
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 877 C$
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,355 C$
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 226 C$
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 132 C$
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 47 C$
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 23,688 C$
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 3.63 C$
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,345 C$
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 126 C$
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 209 prices entered by 18 different people.
Latest price update: September 11, 2024

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