Cost of Living Comparison Between Nicaragua and China 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in China is 1.7% lower than in Nicaragua (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in China is 7.8% higher than in Nicaragua | |
| Rent Prices in China are 49.7% higher than in Nicaragua | |
| Restaurant Prices in China are 0.7% lower than in Nicaragua | |
| Groceries Prices in China are 5.2% lower than in Nicaragua | |
| Local Purchasing Power in China is 212.5% higher than in Nicaragua | |
Restaurants | Nicaragua Edit |
China Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.05 $ (28.76 ¥) |
3.52 $ (25.00 ¥) |
-13.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
29.18 $ (207.44 ¥) |
28.13 $ (200.00 ¥) |
-3.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.05 $ (35.87 ¥) |
5.28 $ (37.50 ¥) |
+4.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.36 $ (9.67 ¥) |
0.98 $ (7.00 ¥) |
-27.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.00 $ (14.22 ¥) |
2.25 $ (16.00 ¥) |
+12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.06 $ (14.64 ¥) |
3.35 $ (23.79 ¥) |
+62.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.93 $ (6.59 ¥) |
0.47 $ (3.36 ¥) |
-49.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.73 $ (5.22 ¥) |
0.30 $ (2.14 ¥) |
-59.1 % |
Markets | Nicaragua Edit |
China Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.17 $ (29.67 ¥) |
7.54 $ (53.61 ¥) |
+80.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.19 $ (8.43 ¥) |
1.50 $ (10.69 ¥) |
+26.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.49 $ (3.48 ¥) |
0.44 $ (3.14 ¥) |
-9.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.87 $ (13.31 ¥) |
1.75 $ (12.44 ¥) |
-6.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.05 $ (14.60 ¥) |
5.98 $ (42.48 ¥) |
+191.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.34 $ (16.66 ¥) |
1.64 $ (11.63 ¥) |
-30.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.55 $ (25.25 ¥) |
5.45 $ (38.72 ¥) |
+53.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.25 $ (16.02 ¥) |
0.85 $ (6.02 ¥) |
-62.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.67 $ (4.77 ¥) |
0.63 $ (4.44 ¥) |
-6.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.67 $ (11.90 ¥) |
0.73 $ (5.21 ¥) |
-56.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.61 $ (4.31 ¥) |
0.56 $ (3.96 ¥) |
-8.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (6.36 ¥) |
0.36 $ (2.56 ¥) |
-59.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.71 $ (5.06 ¥) |
0.43 $ (3.06 ¥) |
-39.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.89 $ (6.35 ¥) |
0.65 $ (4.61 ¥) |
-27.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.00 $ (7.13 ¥) |
0.57 $ (4.07 ¥) |
-43.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
10.00 $ (71.09 ¥) |
11.78 $ (83.75 ¥) |
+17.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.33 $ (9.46 ¥) |
0.82 $ (5.86 ¥) |
-38.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.17 $ (15.44 ¥) |
1.81 $ (12.89 ¥) |
-16.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.92 $ (20.79 ¥) |
3.52 $ (25.00 ¥) |
+20.2 % |
Transportation | Nicaragua Edit |
China Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.23 $ (1.60 ¥) |
0.42 $ (3.00 ¥) |
+87.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
10.00 $ (71.09 ¥) |
28.13 $ (200.00 ¥) |
+181.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.60 $ (4.27 ¥) |
1.41 $ (10.00 ¥) |
+134.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.91 $ (6.48 ¥) |
0.57 $ (4.02 ¥) |
-37.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 $ (71.09 ¥) |
6.75 $ (48.00 ¥) |
-32.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
5.05 $ (35.93 ¥) |
4.54 $ (32.25 ¥) |
-10.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
17,668.72 $ (125,605.17 ¥) |
20,959.64 $ (149,000.00 ¥) |
+18.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
24,112.48 $ (171,413.21 ¥) |
18,472.22 $ (131,317.20 ¥) |
-23.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nicaragua Edit |
China Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
71.89 $ (511.05 ¥) |
53.86 $ (382.90 ¥) |
-25.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
16.33 $ (116.06 ¥) |
12.52 $ (89.02 ¥) |
-23.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
43.36 $ (308.27 ¥) |
12.33 $ (87.68 ¥) |
-71.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nicaragua Edit |
China Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
30.95 $ (220.00 ¥) |
43.17 $ (306.92 ¥) |
+39.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
0.00 $ (0.00 ¥) |
15.33 $ (108.99 ¥) |
|
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
7.00 $ (49.76 ¥) |
7.03 $ (50.00 ¥) |
+0.5 % |
Childcare | Nicaragua Edit |
China Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
119.17 $ (847.14 ¥) |
503.66 $ (3,580.48 ¥) |
+322.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
7,425.00 $ (52,783.58 ¥) |
20,273.05 $ (144,119.08 ¥) |
+173.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nicaragua Edit |
China Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
44.46 $ (316.03 ¥) |
52.49 $ (373.15 ¥) |
+18.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
40.88 $ (290.63 ¥) |
33.40 $ (237.46 ¥) |
-18.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
78.66 $ (559.20 ¥) |
77.79 $ (553.03 ¥) |
-1.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
60.04 $ (426.83 ¥) |
83.87 $ (596.20 ¥) |
+39.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Nicaragua Edit |
China Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
322.50 $ (2,292.62 ¥) |
518.00 $ (3,682.37 ¥) |
+60.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
221.88 $ (1,577.29 ¥) |
284.28 $ (2,020.93 ¥) |
+28.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
635.00 $ (4,514.15 ¥) |
1,133.32 $ (8,056.69 ¥) |
+78.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
472.22 $ (3,356.98 ¥) |
581.35 $ (4,132.75 ¥) |
+23.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nicaragua Edit |
China Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
89.19 $ (634.02 ¥) |
663.30 $ (4,715.31 ¥) |
+643.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
71.57 $ (508.76 ¥) |
349.90 $ (2,487.38 ¥) |
+388.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nicaragua Edit |
China Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
281.00 $ (1,997.58 ¥) |
947.11 $ (6,732.91 ¥) |
+237.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 14.00 | 4.61 | -67.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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