Cost of Living in Nicaragua
Summary of cost of living in Nicaragua:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,135.8$, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 586.0$, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Nicaragua is, on average, 50.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Nicaragua is, on average, 79.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 4.40 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 31.50 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.36 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.17 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.81 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.64 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.19 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.85 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.71 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.15 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.91 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.74 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 3.36 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.88 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.57 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.06 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.01 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.63 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.91 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.88 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.03 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.41 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.15 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3.17 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.14 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 6.01 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.10 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.05 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 6.80 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.33 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 22,973.64 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,106.26 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 75.33 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 17.37 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 38.12 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 33.03 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 13.40 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 8.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 142.78 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 6,860.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 66.91 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 49.97 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 101.98 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 94.38 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 343.70 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 211.75 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 595.33 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 459.44 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 114.35 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 63.11 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 299.49 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.25 | |
Prices in Nicaragua
This country had 339 entries in the past 12 months by 23 different contributors.
Last update: 6 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 6 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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Cost of Living in Estelí
Cost of Living in Granada
Cost of Living in Jinotega
Cost of Living in León
Cost of Living in Madriz
Cost of Living in Managua
Cost of Living in Masaya
Cost of Living in Matagalpa
Cost of Living in Nueva Segovia
Cost of Living in Rivas
Cost of Living in Río San Juan
Cost of Living in Carazo
Cost of Living in Chinandega
Cost of Living in Chontales
Cost of Living in Costa Caribe Norte
Cost of Living in Costa Caribe Sur
Cost of Living in Estelí
Cost of Living in Granada
Cost of Living in Jinotega
Cost of Living in León
Cost of Living in Madriz
Cost of Living in Managua
Cost of Living in Masaya
Cost of Living in Matagalpa
Cost of Living in Nueva Segovia
Cost of Living in Rivas
Cost of Living in Río San Juan
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