Cost of Living Comparison Between Ecuador and Nicaragua 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Nicaragua are 0.1% lower than in Ecuador (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Nicaragua are 1.2% lower than in Ecuador | |
| Rent Prices in Nicaragua are 5.6% lower than in Ecuador | |
| Restaurant Prices in Nicaragua are 13.8% lower than in Ecuador | |
| Groceries Prices in Nicaragua are 11.5% higher than in Ecuador | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Nicaragua is 42.6% lower than in Ecuador | |
Restaurants | Ecuador Edit |
Nicaragua Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 3.50 $ | 4.00 $ | +14.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 36.00 $ | 29.59 $ | -17.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 $ | 5.33 $ | -23.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.00 $ | 1.33 $ | -33.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 $ | 2.00 $ | -42.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.46 $ | 2.06 $ | -15.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.99 $ | 0.92 $ | -7.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.68 $ | 0.73 $ | +7.1 % |
Markets | Ecuador Edit |
Nicaragua Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.15 $ | 4.07 $ | -1.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.53 $ | 1.19 $ | -22.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.65 $ | 0.49 $ | -24.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.08 $ | 1.86 $ | -10.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.75 $ | 2.05 $ | -25.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.70 $ | 2.34 $ | -13.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.12 $ | 3.55 $ | +14.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.00 $ | 2.25 $ | +125.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.56 $ | 0.67 $ | +19.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.61 $ | 1.67 $ | +175.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.59 $ | 0.61 $ | +2.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | 0.90 $ | +68.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.48 $ | 0.71 $ | +48.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.71 $ | 0.89 $ | +25.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.12 $ | 0.86 $ | -23.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 $ | 10.00 $ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.61 $ | 1.28 $ | -20.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.62 $ | 2.12 $ | -19.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.00 $ | 2.92 $ | -51.3 % |
Transportation | Ecuador Edit |
Nicaragua Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.35 $ | 0.23 $ | -35.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 20.00 $ | 10.00 $ | -50.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.50 $ | 0.60 $ | -60.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.41 $ | 0.91 $ | -62.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 $ | 10.00 $ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 2.47 $ | 5.06 $ | +104.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,500.00 $ | 17,668.72 $ | -17.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,015.80 $ | 24,112.48 $ | -10.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ecuador Edit |
Nicaragua Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 48.05 $ | 71.89 $ | +49.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 12.62 $ | 16.33 $ | +29.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 35.58 $ | 43.36 $ | +21.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ecuador Edit |
Nicaragua Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.80 $ | 32.20 $ | -7.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.39 $ | 0.00 $ | -100.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.00 $ | 6.80 $ | -2.9 % |
Childcare | Ecuador Edit |
Nicaragua Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 236.00 $ | 119.17 $ | -49.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,430.91 $ | 7,425.00 $ | +15.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ecuador Edit |
Nicaragua Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 53.33 $ | 44.46 $ | -16.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48.47 $ | 40.88 $ | -15.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 100.80 $ | 78.66 $ | -22.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 84.32 $ | 60.04 $ | -28.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Ecuador Edit |
Nicaragua Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 363.73 $ | 322.50 $ | -11.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 277.18 $ | 221.88 $ | -20.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 620.27 $ | 635.00 $ | +2.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 488.57 $ | 472.22 $ | -3.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ecuador Edit |
Nicaragua Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 121.32 $ | 89.19 $ | -26.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 106.95 $ | 71.57 $ | -33.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ecuador Edit |
Nicaragua Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 495.90 $ | 281.00 $ | -43.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.37 | 14.00 | +35.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 160 | 18 |
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