Cost of living
Nicaragua compared to Gambia
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Nicaragua are roughly 48% higher than in Gambia.
Cost of living
| Item | Nicaragua | Gambia |
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| Total with rent one person | 678 | 484 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,942 | 1,077 |
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| Without rent one person | 359 | 411 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,274 | 884 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 272.15 | 188.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 462.41 | 286.56 |
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| Food person | 260 | 287 |
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| Food family | 684 | 797 |
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| Transport person | 42.5 | 17.96 |
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| Transport family | 150.27 | 62.87 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.1 years | 66.06 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nicaragua | Gambia |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.88 | 3.88 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.54 | 62.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.25 | 7.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.12 | 3.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.13 | 2.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.67 | 1.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nicaragua | Gambia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 278.95 | 104.34 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 201.43 | 89.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 397.62 | 226.17 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 272.27 | 178.33 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.93 | 46.3 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.62 | 83.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.84 | 52.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nicaragua | Gambia |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.12 | 8.77 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 | 0.18 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.24% | 22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.13 | 8.71 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.52 | 0.94 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nicaragua | Gambia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 1.5 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.08 | 0.61 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.53 | 1.81 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.54 | 7.52 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.05 | 3.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.71 | 5.19 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.51 | 1.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Nicaragua | Gambia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.38 | 21.93 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.97 | 3.5 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.89 | 11.95 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.5 | 3.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.76 | 39.25 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70.46 | 45.91 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 119.69 | 72.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,166 | 2,496 |
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