Cost of living
Central (Nicaragua) compared to Managua
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Overview comparison
Central (Nicaragua)Managua
Consumer prices in Central (Nicaragua) are roughly 21% higher than in Managua.
Cost of living
| Item | Central (Nicaragua) | Managua |
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| Total with rent one person | 804 | 616 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,712 | 1,643 |
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| Without rent one person | 422 | 337 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,583 | 1,250 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 388.79 | 173.99 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 401.09 | 331.46 |
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| Food person | 225 | 278 |
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| Food family | 679 | 716 |
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| Transport person | 68.54 | 23.21 |
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| Transport family | 163.12 | 73.97 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.41 years | 77.62 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central (Nicaragua) | Managua |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.06 | 8.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 53.63 | 14.62 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.33 | 9.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 | 0.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.61 | 1.28 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.22 | 0.95 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central (Nicaragua) | Managua |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 354.58 | 149.93 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 221.98 | 143.82 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 551.99 | 256.89 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 384.15 | 250.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.69 | 22.77 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 157.67 | 49.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.1 | 39.28 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central (Nicaragua) | Managua |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.15 | 12.81 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,317 | 1,071 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 817 | 983 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.04 | 1.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.77% | 20.24% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.45 | 5.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.1 | 2.34 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central (Nicaragua) | Managua |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 1.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.57 | 0.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.95 | 1.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.36 | 4.71 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.72 | 3.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.23 | 6.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.18 | 2.01 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.52 |
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Other
| Item | Central (Nicaragua) | Managua |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.63 | 16.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.02 | 1.5 |
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| Doctors visit | 67.81 | 20.04 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.02 | 4.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.73 | 42.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 139.69 | 64.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 292.85 | 67.26 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,109 | 7,315 |
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