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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 2.87 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Nicaragua.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.12 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 3.98 EUR (4.54 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Nicaragua.

5.12 EUR
3.98 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.19 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Nicaragua.

2.10 EUR
1.04 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.42 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 5.9 EUR (6.72 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 68% lower in Nicaragua.

18.42 EUR
5.90 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8.7 EUR (9.91 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Nicaragua.

15.79 EUR
8.70 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.28 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 4.36 EUR (4.97 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Nicaragua.

15.28 EUR
4.36 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.04 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.63 EUR (3 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Nicaragua.

14.04 EUR
2.63 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.16 EUR (1.32 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Nicaragua.

2.82 EUR
1.16 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.16 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.62 EUR (1.85 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Nicaragua.

4.16 EUR
1.62 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.76 EUR (2.01 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 49% lower in Nicaragua.

3.45 EUR
1.76 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.93 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.89 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Nicaragua.

2.49 EUR
0.78 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Nicaragua.

3.75 EUR
1.15 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.66 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 3.54 EUR (4.04 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Nicaragua.

14.66 EUR
3.54 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Nicaragua.

1.10 EUR
0.89 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.28 EUR (1.46 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Nicaragua.

3.42 EUR
1.28 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.27 EUR (2.59 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Nicaragua.

4.68 EUR
2.27 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.53 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Nicaragua.

3.74 EUR
1.34 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.21 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.03 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Nicaragua.

7.21 EUR
0.90 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.88 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.48 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Nicaragua.

5.48 EUR
1.17 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Nicaragua.

2.19 EUR
0.86 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Nicaragua - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.52 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Nicaragua.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (2.1 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Nicaragua.

4.58 EUR
1.84 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.71 EUR (0.81 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Nicaragua.

2.46 EUR
0.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.02 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Nicaragua.

7.02 EUR
1.32 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.77 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 78% lower in Nicaragua.

8.77 EUR
1.93 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.53 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.26 EUR (6 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 50% lower in Nicaragua.

10.53 EUR
5.26 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 87.74 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 25.96 EUR (29.59 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Nicaragua.

87.74 EUR
25.96 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.94 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 3.6 EUR (4.1 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Nicaragua.

21.94 EUR
3.60 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.71 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Nicaragua.

1.93 EUR
0.62 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Nicaragua - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.34 times less for fuel in the United States than in Nicaragua.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.03 EUR (1.18 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
1.03 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.17 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Nicaragua - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.7 times more for transportation in the United States than in Nicaragua.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.18 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 8.4 EUR (9.57 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Nicaragua.

113.18 EUR
8.40 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.15 EUR (0.17 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Nicaragua.

2.41 EUR
0.15 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.32 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 5.26 EUR (6 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 80% lower in Nicaragua.

26.32 EUR
5.26 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.64 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Nicaragua.

1.63 EUR
0.56 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.84 EUR (0.96 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Nicaragua.

3.95 EUR
0.84 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 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.4 EUR (6.15 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Nicaragua.

15.79 EUR
5.40 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.21 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 25.29 EUR (28.82 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Nicaragua.

86.21 EUR
25.29 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.34 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 13.16 EUR (15 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Nicaragua.

33.34 EUR
13.16 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Nicaragua - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 12.4 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 3335 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 235.48 EUR (268.38 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Nicaragua.

3 335 EUR
235.48 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 2088 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 180.9 EUR (206.18 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Nicaragua.

2 088 EUR
180.90 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 6224 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 455.62 EUR (519.28 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Nicaragua.

6 224 EUR
455.62 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 3604 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 357.7 EUR (407.68 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Nicaragua.

3 604 EUR
357.70 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Nicaragua - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 13.78 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 12527 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 823.78 EUR (938.89 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Nicaragua.

12 527 EUR
823.78 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 8138 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 675.91 EUR (770.35 USD) in Nicaragua. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Nicaragua.

8 138 EUR
675.91 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Nicaragua - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 20.34 times higher than in Nicaragua.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5262 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 258.72 EUR (294.87 USD) in Nicaragua. The average salary is 95.1% lower in Nicaragua.

5 262 EUR
258.72 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91 EUR
-

Two stars

128 EUR
65.3 EUR

Three stars

171 EUR
106 EUR

Four stars

221 EUR
85.3 EUR

Five stars

527 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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