Cost of living
Granada (Nicaragua) compared to Managua
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Overview comparison
Granada (Nicaragua)Managua
Consumer prices in Granada (Nicaragua) are roughly 9% higher than in Managua.
Cost of living
| Item | Granada (Nicaragua) | Managua |
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| Total with rent one person | 482 | 616 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,650 | 1,643 |
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| Without rent one person | 436 | 337 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,004 | 1,250 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 195.94 | 173.99 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 375.84 | 331.46 |
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| Food person | 347 | 278 |
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| Food family | 904 | 716 |
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| Transport person | 32.87 | 23.21 |
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| Transport family | 69.87 | 73.97 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.85 years | 77.62 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Granada (Nicaragua) | Managua |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.68 | 8.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.93 | 14.62 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.76 | 9.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 | 0.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.72 | 1.28 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.99 | 0.95 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Granada (Nicaragua) | Managua |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 170.98 | 149.93 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 141.47 | 143.82 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 291.48 | 256.89 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 241.54 | 250.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.83 | 22.77 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.13 | 49.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.92 | 39.28 |
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Transportation
| Item | Granada (Nicaragua) | Managua |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.57 | 12.81 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,201 | 1,071 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 879 | 983 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 | 1.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.46% | 20.24% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.21 | 5.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.17 | 2.34 |
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Groceries
| Item | Granada (Nicaragua) | Managua |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 1.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.79 | 0.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.89 | 1.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.92 | 4.71 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.01 | 3.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.12 | 6.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.09 | 2.01 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 | 0.52 |
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Other
| Item | Granada (Nicaragua) | Managua |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.09 | 16.17 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.27 | 1.5 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.3 | 20.04 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.23 | 4.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 40.81 | 42.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 48.4 | 64.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 78.32 | 67.26 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,729 | 7,315 |
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