Cost of living
Jalapa (Nicaragua) compared to Esteli
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Overview comparison
Jalapa (Nicaragua)Esteli
Consumer prices in Jalapa (Nicaragua) are roughly 4% higher than in Esteli.
Cost of living
| Item | Jalapa (Nicaragua) | Esteli |
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| Total with rent one person | 532 | 838 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,534 | 2,084 |
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| Without rent one person | 425 | 537 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,232 | 1,522 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 191.29 | 313.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 330.44 | 566.48 |
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| Food person | 263 | 340 |
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| Food family | 627 | 908 |
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| Transport person | 23.21 | 56.54 |
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| Transport family | 82.16 | 190.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.84 years | 69.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Jalapa (Nicaragua) | Esteli |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.57 | 4.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.77 | 24.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.19 | 7.01 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 | 1.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.31 | 2.32 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.92 | 0.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Jalapa (Nicaragua) | Esteli |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 137.96 | 295.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 176.05 | 233.17 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 318.51 | 539.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 269.59 | 374.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.48 | 39.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.31 | 87.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 42.21 | 41.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Jalapa (Nicaragua) | Esteli |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.01 | 9.23 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,400 | 1,236 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 791 | 957 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.03 | 0.22 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.17% | 32.17% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.44 | 7.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.4 | 1.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Jalapa (Nicaragua) | Esteli |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.65 | 1.32 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.66 | 1.97 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.66 | 4.88 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.28 | 5.62 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.9 | 10.03 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.29 | 1.31 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.79 |
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Other
| Item | Jalapa (Nicaragua) | Esteli |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.03 | 41.56 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.29 | 7.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.64 | 29.86 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.82 | 3.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.45 | 74.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 49.12 | 100.39 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 91.3 | 116.46 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,464 | 5,458 |
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