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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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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United States vs. Nicaragua - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.42 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Nicaragua.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.31 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.53 EUR (4.14 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Nicaragua.

6.31 EUR
3.53 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.07 EUR (1.26 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Nicaragua.

2.15 EUR
1.07 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.99 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 6.64 EUR (7.79 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Nicaragua.

16.99 EUR
6.64 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.34 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8.52 EUR (10 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Nicaragua.

15.34 EUR
8.52 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.7 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 5.31 EUR (6.23 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Nicaragua.

13.70 EUR
5.31 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.19 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 2.7 EUR (3.17 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Nicaragua.

16.19 EUR
2.70 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.41 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Nicaragua.

2.85 EUR
1.20 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.13 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Nicaragua.

6.13 EUR
1.81 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.83 EUR (2.15 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Nicaragua.

3.25 EUR
1.83 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.29 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Nicaragua.

2.51 EUR
0.75 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.73 EUR (2.03 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Nicaragua.

4.27 EUR
1.73 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.62 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 7.37 EUR (8.65 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Nicaragua.

14.62 EUR
7.37 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.35 EUR
1.02 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.71 EUR (2.01 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 50% lower in Nicaragua.

3.42 EUR
1.71 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.87 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.99 EUR (2.34 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Nicaragua.

4.87 EUR
1.99 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 3.09 EUR (3.63 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Nicaragua.

3.19 EUR
3.09 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.05 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.61 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Nicaragua.

7.05 EUR
1.37 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.65 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.43 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.89 EUR (2.22 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Nicaragua.

5.43 EUR
1.89 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Nicaragua.

2.12 EUR
0.88 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.99 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2.08 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Nicaragua.

4.99 EUR
1.77 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Nicaragua.

2.81 EUR
0.67 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.82 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 83% lower in Nicaragua.

6.82 EUR
1.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 1.7 EUR (2 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Nicaragua.

10.23 EUR
1.70 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.54 EUR (6.5 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Nicaragua.

10.23 EUR
5.54 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.29 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 25.56 EUR (30 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Nicaragua.

119.29 EUR
25.56 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.15 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 3.59 EUR (4.21 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Nicaragua.

22.15 EUR
3.59 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.55 EUR (0.65 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Nicaragua.

2.17 EUR
0.55 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.84 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
1.14 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.48 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 5.12 EUR (6.01 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Nicaragua.

112.48 EUR
5.12 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.12 EUR (0.14 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Nicaragua.

2.47 EUR
0.12 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.79 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 5.79 EUR (6.8 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Nicaragua.

35.79 EUR
5.79 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Nicaragua.

1.85 EUR
0.53 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.25 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Nicaragua.

4.25 EUR
0.94 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.04 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 6.82 EUR (8 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 60% lower in Nicaragua.

17.04 EUR
6.82 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.44 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 29.73 EUR (34.89 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Nicaragua.

134.44 EUR
29.73 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.39 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 12.78 EUR (15 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Nicaragua.

55.39 EUR
12.78 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Nicaragua - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.64 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3458 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 300.6 EUR (352.78 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Nicaragua.

3 458 EUR
300.60 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 2167 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 231.67 EUR (271.88 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Nicaragua.

2 167 EUR
231.67 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 7005 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 515.87 EUR (605.41 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Nicaragua.

7 005 EUR
515.87 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 4454 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 419.22 EUR (491.98 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Nicaragua.

4 454 EUR
419.22 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Nicaragua - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 17.33 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 14788 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 1010 EUR (1185.71 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Nicaragua.

14 788 EUR
1 010 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 10375 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 442.24 EUR (519 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Nicaragua.

10 375 EUR
442.24 EUR

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4384 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 243.16 EUR (285.37 USD) in Nicaragua. The average salary is 94.5% lower in Nicaragua.

4 384 EUR
243.16 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.4 EUR
-

Two stars

125 EUR
63.4 EUR

Three stars

166 EUR
103 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
82.8 EUR

Five stars

512 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) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Nicaragua: 8 cities, 96 hotels

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