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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.17 EUR (2.38 USD) in Mexico and 4.14 EUR (4.54 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Mexico.

2.17 EUR
4.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.12 EUR (1.23 USD) in Mexico and 1.09 EUR (1.19 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Nicaragua.

1.12 EUR
1.09 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.37 EUR (9.17 USD) in Mexico and 6.13 EUR (6.72 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Nicaragua.

8.37 EUR
6.13 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.82 EUR (10.76 USD) in Mexico and 9.04 EUR (9.91 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Nicaragua.

9.82 EUR
9.04 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.68 EUR (6.23 USD) in Mexico and 4.53 EUR (4.97 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Nicaragua.

5.68 EUR
4.53 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.13 EUR (3.43 USD) in Mexico and 2.74 EUR (3 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Nicaragua.

3.13 EUR
2.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.24 EUR (1.35 USD) in Mexico and 1.2 EUR (1.32 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Nicaragua.

1.24 EUR
1.20 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.73 EUR (1.9 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.69 EUR (1.85 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Nicaragua.

1.73 EUR
1.69 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.31 EUR (2.53 USD) in Mexico and 1.83 EUR (2.01 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Nicaragua.

2.31 EUR
1.83 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.88 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.85 EUR (0.93 USD) in Mexico and 0.81 EUR (0.89 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Nicaragua.

0.85 EUR
0.81 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.71 EUR (1.88 USD) in Mexico and 1.2 EUR (1.31 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Nicaragua.

1.71 EUR
1.20 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.05 EUR (7.73 USD) in Mexico and 3.69 EUR (4.04 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Nicaragua.

7.05 EUR
3.69 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.16 EUR (1.28 USD) in Mexico and 0.92 EUR (1.01 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Nicaragua.

1.16 EUR
0.92 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.29 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.33 EUR (1.46 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 3% lower in Mexico.

1.29 EUR
1.33 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.26 EUR (1.38 USD) in Mexico and 2.36 EUR (2.59 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Mexico.

1.26 EUR
2.36 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.52 USD) in Mexico and 1.4 EUR (1.53 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Mexico.

1.39 EUR
1.40 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.23 EUR (1.35 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1.03 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Nicaragua.

1.23 EUR
0.94 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.92 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.36 EUR (1.49 USD) in Mexico and 1.21 EUR (1.33 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 11% lower in Nicaragua.

1.36 EUR
1.21 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.71 EUR (0.78 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (0.98 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Mexico.

0.71 EUR
0.89 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.3 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Nicaragua.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.36 EUR (2.59 USD) in Mexico and 1.92 EUR (2.1 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Nicaragua.

2.36 EUR
1.92 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.89 EUR (0.97 USD) in Mexico and 0.74 EUR (0.81 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Nicaragua.

0.89 EUR
0.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.23 EUR (2.45 USD) in Mexico and 1.37 EUR (1.5 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Nicaragua.

2.23 EUR
1.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.31 EUR (3.62 USD) in Mexico and 2.01 EUR (2.2 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Nicaragua.

3.31 EUR
2.01 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.74 EUR (6.29 USD) in Mexico and 5.47 EUR (6 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Nicaragua.

5.74 EUR
5.47 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 33.93 EUR (37.19 USD) in Mexico and 27 EUR (29.59 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Nicaragua.

33.93 EUR
27.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.7 EUR (7.34 USD) in Mexico and 3.74 EUR (4.1 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Nicaragua.

6.70 EUR
3.74 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 EUR (0.7 USD) in Mexico and 0.65 EUR (0.71 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Mexico.

0.64 EUR
0.65 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.04 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Nicaragua.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.2 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.07 EUR (1.18 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Nicaragua.

1.20 EUR
1.07 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.19 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.22 EUR (1.33 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Mexico.

1.19 EUR
1.22 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.3 times more for transportation in Mexico than in Nicaragua.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.59 EUR (14.89 USD) in Mexico and 8.73 EUR (9.57 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Nicaragua.

13.59 EUR
8.73 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.29 USD) in Mexico and 0.16 EUR (0.17 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Nicaragua.

0.27 EUR
0.16 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.36 EUR (5.87 USD) in Mexico and 5.47 EUR (6 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 2% lower in Mexico.

5.36 EUR
5.47 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.45 EUR (0.49 USD) in Mexico and 0.58 EUR (0.64 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Mexico.

0.45 EUR
0.58 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.89 EUR (0.98 USD) in Mexico and 0.88 EUR (0.96 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Nicaragua.

0.89 EUR
0.88 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 4.02 EUR (4.4 USD) in Mexico and 5.61 EUR (6.15 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Mexico.

4.02 EUR
5.61 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 39.99 EUR (43.83 USD) in Mexico and 26.3 EUR (28.82 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Nicaragua.

39.99 EUR
26.30 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.19 EUR (19.94 USD) in Mexico and 13.69 EUR (15 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Nicaragua.

18.19 EUR
13.69 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.5 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 681.34 EUR (746.73 USD) in Mexico and 244.88 EUR (268.38 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Nicaragua.

681.34 EUR
244.88 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 412.5 EUR (452.09 USD) in Mexico and 188.13 EUR (206.18 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Nicaragua.

412.50 EUR
188.13 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 1326 EUR (1453.51 USD) in Mexico and 473.81 EUR (519.28 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Nicaragua.

1 326 EUR
473.81 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 774.27 EUR (848.58 USD) in Mexico and 371.98 EUR (407.68 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 52% lower in Nicaragua.

774.27 EUR
371.98 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.48 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 2344 EUR (2568.7 USD) in Mexico and 856.68 EUR (938.89 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Nicaragua.

2 344 EUR
856.68 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 1528 EUR (1674.69 USD) in Mexico and 702.9 EUR (770.35 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 54% lower in Nicaragua.

1 528 EUR
702.90 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Nicaragua - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.19 times higher than in Nicaragua.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 589.74 EUR (646.34 USD) in Mexico and 269.05 EUR (294.87 USD) in Nicaragua. The average salary is 54.4% lower in Nicaragua.

589.74 EUR
269.05 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

21.7 EUR
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Two stars

88.1 EUR
67.9 EUR

Three stars

128 EUR
110 EUR

Four stars

268 EUR
88.7 EUR

Five stars

731 EUR
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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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