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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico 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

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.24 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Nicaragua.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.69 EUR (3.1 USD) in Mexico and 3.59 EUR (4.14 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Mexico.

2.69 EUR
3.59 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.65 EUR (1.9 USD) in Mexico and 1.09 EUR (1.26 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Nicaragua.

1.65 EUR
1.09 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.74 EUR (12.39 USD) in Mexico and 6.75 EUR (7.79 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Nicaragua.

10.74 EUR
6.75 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.73 EUR (11.22 USD) in Mexico and 8.67 EUR (10 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Nicaragua.

9.73 EUR
8.67 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.73 EUR (8.91 USD) in Mexico and 5.4 EUR (6.23 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Nicaragua.

7.73 EUR
5.40 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.89 EUR (4.49 USD) in Mexico and 2.75 EUR (3.17 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Nicaragua.

3.89 EUR
2.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.55 EUR (1.79 USD) in Mexico and 1.22 EUR (1.41 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Nicaragua.

1.55 EUR
1.22 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.34 EUR (2.7 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.84 EUR (2.12 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Nicaragua.

2.34 EUR
1.84 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.26 EUR (3.76 USD) in Mexico and 1.86 EUR (2.15 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Nicaragua.

3.26 EUR
1.86 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

20.79 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.26 EUR (1.46 USD) in Mexico and 0.76 EUR (0.88 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Nicaragua.

1.26 EUR
0.76 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.42 EUR (2.8 USD) in Mexico and 1.76 EUR (2.03 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Nicaragua.

2.42 EUR
1.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.03 EUR (10.42 USD) in Mexico and 7.5 EUR (8.65 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Nicaragua.

9.03 EUR
7.50 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.54 EUR (1.77 USD) in Mexico and 1.04 EUR (1.2 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Nicaragua.

1.54 EUR
1.04 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.07 EUR (2.38 USD) in Mexico and 1.74 EUR (2.01 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Nicaragua.

2.07 EUR
1.74 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.95 EUR (2.25 USD) in Mexico and 2.03 EUR (2.34 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in Mexico.

1.95 EUR
2.03 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.97 EUR (2.27 USD) in Mexico and 3.15 EUR (3.63 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Mexico.

1.97 EUR
3.15 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.78 EUR (2.06 USD) in Mexico and 1.4 EUR (1.61 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Nicaragua.

1.78 EUR
1.40 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.32 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.86 EUR (2.14 USD) in Mexico and 1.92 EUR (2.22 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Mexico.

1.86 EUR
1.92 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.01 EUR (1.17 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (1.03 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Nicaragua.

1.01 EUR
0.89 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.01 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Nicaragua.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.42 EUR (3.95 USD) in Mexico and 1.8 EUR (2.08 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Nicaragua.

3.42 EUR
1.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.58 EUR (1.83 USD) in Mexico and 0.68 EUR (0.79 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 57% lower in Nicaragua.

1.58 EUR
0.68 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.92 EUR (3.37 USD) in Mexico and 1.18 EUR (1.36 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Nicaragua.

2.92 EUR
1.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.38 EUR (5.05 USD) in Mexico and 1.73 EUR (2 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Nicaragua.

4.38 EUR
1.73 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.76 EUR (10.1 USD) in Mexico and 5.63 EUR (6.5 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Nicaragua.

8.76 EUR
5.63 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 48.64 EUR (56.11 USD) in Mexico and 26.01 EUR (30 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Nicaragua.

48.64 EUR
26.01 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.16 EUR (14.03 USD) in Mexico and 3.65 EUR (4.21 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 70% lower in Nicaragua.

12.16 EUR
3.65 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.06 EUR (1.22 USD) in Mexico and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Nicaragua.

1.06 EUR
0.56 EUR

Fuel

EURMXNUSDNIO

Mexico vs. Nicaragua - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.1 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Nicaragua.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.21 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 1.02 EUR (1.18 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Nicaragua.

1.21 EUR
1.02 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.18 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 1.16 EUR (1.33 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Nicaragua.

1.18 EUR
1.16 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.92 times more for transportation in Mexico than in Nicaragua.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 17.51 EUR (20.2 USD) in Mexico and 5.21 EUR (6.01 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Nicaragua.

17.51 EUR
5.21 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.34 EUR (0.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.12 EUR (0.14 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Nicaragua.

0.34 EUR
0.12 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.91 EUR (5.67 USD) in Mexico and 5.89 EUR (6.8 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Mexico.

4.91 EUR
5.89 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in Mexico and 0.54 EUR (0.62 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Mexico.

0.41 EUR
0.54 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.22 EUR (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 0.95 EUR (1.1 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Nicaragua.

1.22 EUR
0.95 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.84 EUR (6.73 USD) in Mexico and 6.93 EUR (8 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Mexico.

5.84 EUR
6.93 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 52.9 EUR (61.02 USD) in Mexico and 30.24 EUR (34.89 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Nicaragua.

52.90 EUR
30.24 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.13 EUR (26.69 USD) in Mexico and 13 EUR (15 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Nicaragua.

23.13 EUR
13.00 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.22 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico 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 950.38 EUR (1096.36 USD) in Mexico and 305.81 EUR (352.78 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Nicaragua.

950.38 EUR
305.81 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 602.23 EUR (694.73 USD) in Mexico and 235.68 EUR (271.88 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Nicaragua.

602.23 EUR
235.68 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 2047 EUR (2361.23 USD) in Mexico and 524.8 EUR (605.41 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Nicaragua.

2 047 EUR
524.80 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 1200 EUR (1384.53 USD) in Mexico and 426.47 EUR (491.98 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Nicaragua.

1 200 EUR
426.47 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNUSDNIO

Mexico vs. Nicaragua - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.7 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico 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 3232 EUR (3728.22 USD) in Mexico and 1028 EUR (1185.71 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Nicaragua.

3 232 EUR
1 028 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 2239 EUR (2582.46 USD) in Mexico and 449.89 EUR (519 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Nicaragua.

2 239 EUR
449.89 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 3.3 times higher than in Nicaragua.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 815.7 EUR (940.99 USD) in Mexico and 247.37 EUR (285.37 USD) in Nicaragua. The average salary is 69.7% lower in Nicaragua.

815.70 EUR
247.37 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.6 EUR
-

Two stars

83.7 EUR
64.5 EUR

Three stars

122 EUR
105 EUR

Four stars

254 EUR
84.3 EUR

Five stars

694 EUR
-

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Nicaragua: 8 cities, 96 hotels

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