Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Nicaragua Reverse

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Cost of Living in Nicaragua is 50.5% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Nicaragua is 59.6% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Nicaragua are 79.6% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Nicaragua are 64.0% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Nicaragua are 44.5% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Nicaragua is 82.8% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit Nicaragua Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $20.00 $4.40      -78.0 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $75.00 $31.50      -58.0 %
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) $7.85 $2.00      -74.5 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $5.39 $2.17      -59.7 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $2.66 $0.81      -69.4 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) $2.13 $0.64      -69.9 %
Markets
 United States Edit Nicaragua Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.06 $1.20      +13.0 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $3.29 $1.82      -44.6 %
White Rice (1 lb) $2.09 $0.71      -65.8 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) $4.35 $2.17      -50.1 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) $5.91 $4.11      -30.5 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $5.60 $2.80      -49.9 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $7.68 $3.49      -54.5 %
Apples (1 lb) $2.38 $1.82      -23.6 %
Bananas (1 lb) $0.76 $0.50      -34.6 %
Oranges (1 lb) $2.02 $0.86      -57.2 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) $2.23 $1.01      -54.8 %
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.31 $1.59      +20.8 %
Onions (1 lb) $1.39 $0.90      -35.1 %
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.23 $0.99      -55.7 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) $2.28 $1.03      -54.9 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $15.00 $10.00      -33.3 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $2.06 $1.43      -30.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.67 $2.19      -40.2 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $10.40 $3.17      -69.5 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Nicaragua Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.50 $0.14      -94.5 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $65.00 $6.01      -90.8 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.50 $1.10      -68.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $3.00 $1.05      -65.1 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $30.00 $6.80      -77.3 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.93 $1.34      +43.9 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $35,456.00 $22,973.64      -35.2 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $25,935.49 $27,106.26      +4.5 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit Nicaragua Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $213.67 $75.33      -64.7 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $61.35 $17.37      -71.7 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $73.08 $38.12      -47.8 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit Nicaragua Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership $45.56 $33.03      -27.5 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $22.99 $13.40      -41.7 %
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 $1,462.99 $140.00      -90.4 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $25,197.25 $6,860.00      -72.8 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Nicaragua Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $53.16 $66.91      +25.8 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $43.16 $49.97      +15.8 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $91.91 $101.98      +11.0 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes $115.10 $94.38      -18.0 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Nicaragua Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,655.21 $343.70      -79.2 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,349.22 $211.75      -84.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $2,678.75 $595.33      -77.8 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $2,217.90 $459.44      -79.3 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Nicaragua Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $314.97 $114.35      -63.7 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $246.90 $63.11      -74.4 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Nicaragua Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $4,311.97 $299.49      -93.1 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.26 11.25      +79.7 %
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