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Cost of Living & Prices:
Nicaragua vs. United States

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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Nicaragua vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.42 times less for grocery shopping in Nicaragua than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.51 EUR (4.14 USD) in Nicaragua and 6.29 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Nicaragua.

3.51 EUR
6.29 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.07 EUR (1.26 USD) in Nicaragua and 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Nicaragua.

1.07 EUR
2.14 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.61 EUR (7.79 USD) in Nicaragua and 16.93 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in Nicaragua.

6.61 EUR
16.93 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.49 EUR (10 USD) in Nicaragua and 15.28 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Nicaragua.

8.49 EUR
15.28 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.29 EUR (6.23 USD) in Nicaragua and 13.65 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Nicaragua.

5.29 EUR
13.65 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.69 EUR (3.17 USD) in Nicaragua and 16.13 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Nicaragua.

2.69 EUR
16.13 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.2 EUR (1.41 USD) in Nicaragua and 2.84 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Nicaragua.

1.20 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.8 EUR (2.12 USD) for 12 eggs in Nicaragua and 6.1 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Nicaragua.

1.80 EUR
6.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.83 EUR (2.15 USD) in Nicaragua and 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Nicaragua.

1.83 EUR
3.23 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.22 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Nicaragua and 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Nicaragua.

0.75 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.72 EUR (2.03 USD) in Nicaragua and 4.25 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Nicaragua.

1.72 EUR
4.25 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.34 EUR (8.65 USD) in Nicaragua and 14.57 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Nicaragua.

7.34 EUR
14.57 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.02 EUR (1.2 USD) in Nicaragua and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Nicaragua.

1.02 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.71 EUR (2.01 USD) in Nicaragua and 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Nicaragua.

1.71 EUR
3.40 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.99 EUR (2.34 USD) in Nicaragua and 4.86 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Nicaragua.

1.99 EUR
4.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.08 EUR (3.63 USD) in Nicaragua and 3.18 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Nicaragua.

3.08 EUR
3.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.37 EUR (1.61 USD) in Nicaragua and 7.02 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Nicaragua.

1.37 EUR
7.02 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.62 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.88 EUR (2.22 USD) in Nicaragua and 5.41 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Nicaragua.

1.88 EUR
5.41 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.87 EUR (1.03 USD) in Nicaragua and 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Nicaragua.

0.87 EUR
2.11 EUR

Restaurant

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Nicaragua vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.41 times less for meals in restaurants in Nicaragua than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.77 EUR (2.08 USD) in Nicaragua and 4.98 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Nicaragua.

1.77 EUR
4.98 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Nicaragua and 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Nicaragua.

0.67 EUR
2.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.15 EUR (1.36 USD) in Nicaragua and 6.79 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Nicaragua.

1.15 EUR
6.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.7 EUR (2 USD) in Nicaragua and 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Nicaragua.

1.70 EUR
10.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.52 EUR (6.5 USD) in Nicaragua and 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Nicaragua.

5.52 EUR
10.19 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 25.47 EUR (30 USD) in Nicaragua and 118.86 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Nicaragua.

25.47 EUR
118.86 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.57 EUR (4.21 USD) in Nicaragua and 22.07 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Nicaragua.

3.57 EUR
22.07 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.55 EUR (0.65 USD) in Nicaragua and 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Nicaragua.

0.55 EUR
2.16 EUR

Fuel

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Nicaragua vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.31 times more for fuel in Nicaragua than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Nicaragua and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16% lower in the United States.

1.00 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.13 EUR (1.33 USD) in Nicaragua and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in the United States.

1.13 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Nicaragua vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 12.55 times less for transportation in Nicaragua than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 5.1 EUR (6.01 USD) in Nicaragua and 112.07 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Nicaragua.

5.10 EUR
112.07 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.12 EUR (0.14 USD) in Nicaragua and 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Nicaragua.

0.12 EUR
2.46 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.77 EUR (6.8 USD) in Nicaragua and 35.66 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Nicaragua.

5.77 EUR
35.66 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in Nicaragua and 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Nicaragua.

0.53 EUR
1.84 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.93 EUR (1.1 USD) in Nicaragua and 4.24 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Nicaragua.

0.93 EUR
4.24 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Nicaragua vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.79 EUR (8 USD) in Nicaragua and 16.98 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Nicaragua.

6.79 EUR
16.98 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 29.62 EUR (34.89 USD) in Nicaragua and 133.95 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Nicaragua.

29.62 EUR
133.95 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.73 EUR (15 USD) in Nicaragua and 55.18 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Nicaragua.

12.73 EUR
55.18 EUR

Flats for rent

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Nicaragua vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.64 times less for renting an apartment in Nicaragua than in the United States.

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 299.51 EUR (352.78 USD) in Nicaragua and 3445 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Nicaragua.

299.51 EUR
3 445 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 230.82 EUR (271.88 USD) in Nicaragua and 2159 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Nicaragua.

230.82 EUR
2 159 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 513.99 EUR (605.41 USD) in Nicaragua and 6980 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Nicaragua.

513.99 EUR
6 980 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 417.69 EUR (491.98 USD) in Nicaragua and 4437 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Nicaragua.

417.69 EUR
4 437 EUR

Flats for sale

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Nicaragua vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 17.32 times less for buying an apartment in Nicaragua than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1007 EUR (1185.71 USD) in Nicaragua and 14734 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Nicaragua.

1 007 EUR
14 734 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 440.63 EUR (519 USD) in Nicaragua and 10337 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Nicaragua.

440.63 EUR
10 337 EUR

Salary

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Nicaragua vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Nicaragua is 18.03 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 242.28 EUR (285.37 USD) in Nicaragua and 4368 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 94.5% lower in Nicaragua.

242.28 EUR
4 368 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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88.1 EUR

Two stars

63.2 EUR
124 EUR

Three stars

102 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

82.5 EUR
214 EUR

Five stars

-
510 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Nicaragua: 8 cities, 96 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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