Cost of Living in Managua
Summary of cost of living in Managua, Nicaragua:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,302.2$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 636.5$, excluding rent.
- Managua is 47.1% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Managua is, on average, 77.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 4.91 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 40.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.30 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.36 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.31 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.82 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.65 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.24 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.19 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.79 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.29 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.26 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.87 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 3.35 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.77 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.39 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.82 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.01 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.78 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.00 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.04 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.03 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.67 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.43 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.22 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2.66 $ | |
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) | 1.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 0.89 $ | |
| 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) | 26,382.01 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 98.62 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 17.01 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 36.87 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 35.79 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 15.00 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 8.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 124.17 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 7,000.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 77.43 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 72.50 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 132.64 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 108.16 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 450.00 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 190.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 624.67 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 449.27 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 108.39 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 41.14 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 352.79 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.25 |
Prices in Managua
This city had 340 entries in the past 12 months by 21 different contributors.
Last update: 18 October 2025
Last update: 18 October 2025
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Leave a comment:3 Comments so far
Anonymous
on Oct 16, 2022:
I lived a low-key life in Managua almost 9 years. I lived in a supposed good safe area.Don't ever believe Managua is safe even during the daytime.The crime catagories listed here are way under what it really is.I've visited other areas during my living in Managua.The best way to describe it is the entire country is dangerous.If you are white you'll be a continuous target.If you are black do not enter, seriously.Nicaraguans, are very racist against blacks.Jo matter what color any foreigner is just remember this.Once you enter through customs you are being watched by police and other lowlifes roaming around.If you decide to get out into the countryside and live you've just signed your own death warrant.There's a very good reason why Nicaragua is so dangerous.El Salvador and Honduras.You might think that's two different countries.Don't be fooled ms13 circulates throughout Nicaragua.I did meet many nice people over the years.But when the locals say make sure doors are heavy duty with good locks and watch about people following you home reverse route back home they aren't joking.I cannot say I regret leaving Nicaragua last month because I had to be on my guard whenever out which was always.Noplace is completely safe no matter where it's at.
Anonymous
on Jan 08, 2021:
We are trying to sneak out of Managua before Ortega unleashes more violence on citizens.Last Tuesday 7 people were kill by military for being out after the 8pm curfew
Helen raziuddin
on Nov 01, 2020:
Managua nicaragua is absolutely a,gorgeous,country the further you go into exploring,it is a third world country...the beaches are breath taking..just a very beautiful country...ive been 3 times i love it.....i suggest u should visit there...