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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. Nicaragua

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURNIOCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Nicaragua - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.22 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Nicaragua.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.7 EUR (3.16 USD) in Colombia and 3.54 EUR (4.14 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Colombia.

2.70 EUR
3.54 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Colombia and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Colombia.

0.99 EUR
1.08 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.65 EUR (7.79 USD) in Colombia and 6.66 EUR (7.79 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Colombia.

6.65 EUR
6.66 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.78 EUR (10.27 USD) in Colombia and 8.54 EUR (10 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Nicaragua.

8.78 EUR
8.54 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.75 EUR (5.56 USD) in Colombia and 5.32 EUR (6.23 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Colombia.

4.75 EUR
5.32 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.49 EUR (2.91 USD) in Colombia and 2.71 EUR (3.17 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Colombia.

2.49 EUR
2.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in Colombia and 1.2 EUR (1.41 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 15% lower in Colombia.

1.02 EUR
1.20 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.82 EUR (2.13 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Nicaragua.

1.82 EUR
1.81 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Colombia and 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Colombia.

1.71 EUR
1.84 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.17 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in Colombia and 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Colombia.

0.71 EUR
0.75 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.31 EUR (1.53 USD) in Colombia and 1.73 EUR (2.03 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Colombia.

1.31 EUR
1.73 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.42 EUR (5.17 USD) in Colombia and 7.39 EUR (8.65 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Colombia.

4.42 EUR
7.39 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in Colombia and 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Nicaragua.

1.08 EUR
1.03 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.09 EUR (1.27 USD) in Colombia and 1.72 EUR (2.01 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Colombia.

1.09 EUR
1.72 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in Colombia and 2 EUR (2.34 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Colombia.

1.21 EUR
2.00 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in Colombia and 3.1 EUR (3.63 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Colombia.

1.10 EUR
3.10 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 1.38 EUR (1.61 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Colombia.

1.04 EUR
1.38 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

14.46 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Colombia and 1.9 EUR (2.22 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Colombia.

1.16 EUR
1.90 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Colombia and 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Colombia.

0.75 EUR
0.88 EUR

Restaurant

EURNIOCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Nicaragua - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.16 times more for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Nicaragua.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in Colombia and 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Colombia.

1.66 EUR
1.78 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Colombia and 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Nicaragua.

0.89 EUR
0.67 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Colombia.

1.04 EUR
1.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.97 EUR (2.31 USD) in Colombia and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Nicaragua.

1.97 EUR
1.71 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.02 EUR (8.22 USD) in Colombia and 5.55 EUR (6.5 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Nicaragua.

7.02 EUR
5.55 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 29.62 EUR (34.67 USD) in Colombia and 25.63 EUR (30 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Nicaragua.

29.62 EUR
25.63 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.39 EUR (5.14 USD) in Colombia and 3.6 EUR (4.21 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 18% lower in Nicaragua.

4.39 EUR
3.60 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.61 EUR (0.72 USD) in Colombia and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Nicaragua.

0.61 EUR
0.56 EUR

Fuel

EURNIOCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Nicaragua - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.45 times less for fuel in Colombia than in Nicaragua.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 41% lower in Colombia.

0.59 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Colombia.

0.89 EUR
1.14 EUR

Transportation

EURNIOCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Nicaragua - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.7 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Nicaragua.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 37.41 EUR (43.79 USD) in Colombia and 5.13 EUR (6.01 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Nicaragua.

37.41 EUR
5.13 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in Colombia and 0.12 EUR (0.14 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Nicaragua.

0.69 EUR
0.12 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.49 EUR (6.42 USD) in Colombia and 5.81 EUR (6.8 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Colombia.

5.49 EUR
5.81 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.51 EUR (1.77 USD) in Colombia and 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Nicaragua.

1.51 EUR
0.53 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.32 EUR (1.54 USD) in Colombia and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Nicaragua.

1.32 EUR
0.94 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia vs. Nicaragua - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.39 EUR (5.14 USD) in Colombia and 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Colombia.

4.39 EUR
6.83 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 21.89 EUR (25.62 USD) in Colombia and 29.81 EUR (34.89 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Colombia.

21.89 EUR
29.81 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 10.15 EUR (11.88 USD) in Colombia and 12.82 EUR (15 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Colombia.

10.15 EUR
12.82 EUR

Flats for rent

EURNIOCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Nicaragua - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.35 times more for renting an apartment in Colombia than in Nicaragua.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 395.52 EUR (462.93 USD) in Colombia and 301.41 EUR (352.78 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Nicaragua.

395.52 EUR
301.41 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 289.85 EUR (339.26 USD) in Colombia and 232.29 EUR (271.88 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Nicaragua.

289.85 EUR
232.29 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 736.95 EUR (862.56 USD) in Colombia and 517.25 EUR (605.41 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Nicaragua.

736.95 EUR
517.25 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 561.43 EUR (657.12 USD) in Colombia and 420.33 EUR (491.98 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Nicaragua.

561.43 EUR
420.33 EUR

Flats for sale

EURNIOCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Nicaragua - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.91 times more for buying an apartment in Colombia than in Nicaragua.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1627 EUR (1904.88 USD) in Colombia and 1013 EUR (1185.71 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Nicaragua.

1 627 EUR
1 013 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1161 EUR (1358.8 USD) in Colombia and 443.42 EUR (519 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Nicaragua.

1 161 EUR
443.42 EUR

Salary

EURNIOCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Nicaragua - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 1.41 times higher than in Nicaragua.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 343.9 EUR (402.52 USD) in Colombia and 243.81 EUR (285.37 USD) in Nicaragua. The average salary is 29.1% lower in Nicaragua.

343.90 EUR
243.81 EUR

Hotels

EURNIOCOPUSD

Colombia vs. Nicaragua - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

25.3 EUR
-

Two stars

52.6 EUR
63.6 EUR

Three stars

86.1 EUR
103 EUR

Four stars

148 EUR
83.1 EUR

Five stars

472 EUR
-

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Colombia: 20 cities, 1024 hotels • Nicaragua: 8 cities, 96 hotels

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