Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Nicaragua

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Indices Difference
Cost of Living in Nicaragua is 49.9% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Nicaragua is 59.2% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Nicaragua are 78.4% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Nicaragua are 64.4% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Nicaragua are 43.6% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Nicaragua is 83.8% lower than in United States

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Restaurants	United States Edit	Nicaragua Edit	Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	20.00 $	4.30 $	-78.5 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	78.00 $	31.50 $	-59.6 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	12.00 $	7.00 $	-41.7 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	6.00 $	1.36 $	-77.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	7.50 $	2.00 $	-73.3 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	5.31 $	2.17 $	-59.1 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.59 $	0.81 $	-68.6 %
Bottled Water (12 oz)	2.11 $	0.64 $	-69.6 %
Markets	United States Edit	Nicaragua Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.06 $	1.19 $	+11.4 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	3.32 $	1.85 $	-44.4 %
White Rice (1 lb)	2.08 $	0.71 $	-65.7 %
Eggs (12, Large Size)	4.40 $	2.15 $	-51.2 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.91 $	3.91 $	-33.7 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.56 $	2.74 $	-50.7 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	7.49 $	3.36 $	-55.2 %
Apples (1 lb)	2.38 $	1.88 $	-21.3 %
Bananas (1 lb)	0.76 $	0.57 $	-25.1 %
Oranges (1 lb)	2.03 $	1.06 $	-47.7 %
Tomatoes (1 lb)	2.22 $	1.01 $	-54.6 %
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.32 $	1.63 $	+23.6 %
Onions (1 lb)	1.39 $	0.91 $	-34.5 %
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.21 $	0.88 $	-60.3 %
Bottled Water (50 oz)	2.25 $	1.03 $	-54.1 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	15.00 $	10.00 $	-33.3 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	2.01 $	1.41 $	-30.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	3.61 $	2.15 $	-40.5 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	10.00 $	3.17 $	-68.2 %
Transportation	United States Edit	Nicaragua Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 $	0.14 $	-94.5 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	64.00 $	6.01 $	-90.6 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	3.55 $	1.10 $	-69.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	2.80 $	1.01 $	-64.1 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	30.00 $	6.80 $	-77.3 %
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.90 $	1.33 $	+48.5 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	34,501.73 $	22,973.64 $	-33.4 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	26,066.22 $	27,106.26 $	+4.0 %
Utilities (Monthly)	United States Edit	Nicaragua Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	210.26 $	75.33 $	-64.2 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	60.57 $	17.37 $	-71.3 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	72.33 $	38.12 $	-47.3 %
Sports And Leisure	United States Edit	Nicaragua Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	45.68 $	34.89 $	-23.6 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	21.87 $	15.00 $	-31.4 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	15.00 $	8.00 $	-46.7 %
Childcare	United States Edit	Nicaragua Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	1,367.09 $	107.78 $	-92.1 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	23,215.16 $	7,000.00 $	-69.8 %
Clothing And Shoes	United States Edit	Nicaragua Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	52.32 $	66.91 $	+27.9 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	42.73 $	49.97 $	+16.9 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	90.64 $	101.98 $	+12.5 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes	113.38 $	94.38 $	-16.8 %
Rent Per Month	United States Edit	Nicaragua Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,729.64 $	386.11 $	-77.7 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,426.02 $	271.88 $	-80.9 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,854.25 $	683.33 $	-76.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	2,382.72 $	470.78 $	-80.2 %
Buy Apartment Price	United States Edit	Nicaragua Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	301.21 $	110.16 $	-63.4 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	253.12 $	48.22 $	-81.0 %
Salaries And Financing	United States Edit	Nicaragua Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,322.29 $	285.37 $	-93.4 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.47	10.25	+58.4 %
Last update:	31 October 2025	18 October 2025
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