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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 1.27 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Nicaragua.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.65 USD in Mexico and 4.54 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Mexico.

2.65 USD
4.54 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.37 USD in Mexico and 1.19 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Nicaragua.

1.37 USD
1.19 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.22 USD in Mexico and 6.72 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Nicaragua.

10.22 USD
6.72 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12 USD in Mexico and 9.91 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Nicaragua.

12.00 USD
9.91 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.94 USD in Mexico and 4.97 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Nicaragua.

6.94 USD
4.97 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.82 USD in Mexico and 3 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Nicaragua.

3.82 USD
3.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.51 USD in Mexico and 1.32 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Nicaragua.

1.51 USD
1.32 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.11 USD for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.85 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Nicaragua.

2.11 USD
1.85 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.82 USD in Mexico and 2.01 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Nicaragua.

2.82 USD
2.01 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

23.98 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.04 USD in Mexico and 0.89 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Nicaragua.

1.04 USD
0.89 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.09 USD in Mexico and 1.31 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Nicaragua.

2.09 USD
1.31 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.61 USD in Mexico and 4.04 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Nicaragua.

8.61 USD
4.04 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.42 USD in Mexico and 1.01 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Nicaragua.

1.42 USD
1.01 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.58 USD in Mexico and 1.46 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Nicaragua.

1.58 USD
1.46 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.54 USD in Mexico and 2.59 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Mexico.

1.54 USD
2.59 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.69 USD in Mexico and 1.53 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Nicaragua.

1.69 USD
1.53 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.51 USD in Mexico and 1.03 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Nicaragua.

1.51 USD
1.03 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

13.06 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.66 USD in Mexico and 1.33 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Nicaragua.

1.66 USD
1.33 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.87 USD in Mexico and 0.98 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Mexico.

0.87 USD
0.98 USD

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.45 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Nicaragua.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.88 USD in Mexico and 2.1 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Nicaragua.

2.88 USD
2.10 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.08 USD in Mexico and 0.81 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 25% lower in Nicaragua.

1.08 USD
0.81 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.73 USD in Mexico and 1.5 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Nicaragua.

2.73 USD
1.50 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.04 USD in Mexico and 2.2 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Nicaragua.

4.04 USD
2.20 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.01 USD in Mexico and 6 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Nicaragua.

7.01 USD
6.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 41.44 USD in Mexico and 29.59 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Nicaragua.

41.44 USD
29.59 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 8.18 USD in Mexico and 4.1 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Nicaragua.

8.18 USD
4.10 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.78 USD in Mexico and 0.71 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 9% lower in Nicaragua.

0.78 USD
0.71 USD

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Nicaragua.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.39 USD in Mexico and 1.17 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Nicaragua.

1.39 USD
1.17 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.4 USD in Mexico and 1.33 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 5% lower in Nicaragua.

1.40 USD
1.33 USD

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.45 times more for transportation in Mexico than in Nicaragua.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.6 USD in Mexico and 9.57 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Nicaragua.

16.60 USD
9.57 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.33 USD in Mexico and 0.17 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Nicaragua.

0.33 USD
0.17 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.54 USD in Mexico and 6 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Nicaragua.

6.54 USD
6.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.55 USD in Mexico and 0.64 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Mexico.

0.55 USD
0.64 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.09 USD in Mexico and 0.96 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Nicaragua.

1.09 USD
0.96 USD

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 4.91 USD in Mexico and 6.15 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Mexico.

4.91 USD
6.15 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 48.84 USD in Mexico and 28.82 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 41% lower in Nicaragua.

48.84 USD
28.82 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 22.22 USD in Mexico and 15 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Nicaragua.

22.22 USD
15.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.78 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 832.19 USD in Mexico and 268.38 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Nicaragua.

832.19 USD
268.38 USD

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 503.83 USD in Mexico and 206.18 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Nicaragua.

503.83 USD
206.18 USD

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 1620 USD in Mexico and 519.28 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Nicaragua.

1 620 USD
519.28 USD

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 945.69 USD in Mexico and 407.68 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Nicaragua.

945.69 USD
407.68 USD

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.77 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 2863 USD in Mexico and 938.89 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Nicaragua.

2 863 USD
938.89 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1866 USD in Mexico and 770.35 USD in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Nicaragua.

1 866 USD
770.35 USD

Salary

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.44 times higher than in Nicaragua.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 720.31 USD in Mexico and 294.87 USD in Nicaragua. The average salary is 59.1% lower in Nicaragua.

720.31 USD
294.87 USD

Hotels

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

One star

50.1 USD
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Two stars

77.6 USD
49.3 USD

Three stars

125 USD
122 USD

Four stars

225 USD
258 USD

Five stars

605 USD
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Jul 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1611 hotels • Nicaragua: 9 cities, 108 hotels

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