Cost of living
Madriz compared to Jalapa (Nicaragua)
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Overview comparison
MadrizJalapa (Nicaragua)
Consumer prices in Madriz are roughly 0% higher than in Jalapa (Nicaragua).
Cost of living
| Item | Madriz | Jalapa (Nicaragua) |
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| Total with rent one person | 675 | 532 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,172 | 1,534 |
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| Without rent one person | 320 | 425 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,074 | 1,232 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 279.38 | 191.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 318.48 | 330.44 |
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| Food person | 303 | 263 |
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| Food family | 692 | 627 |
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| Transport person | 23.44 | 23.21 |
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| Transport family | 56.06 | 82.16 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.8 years | 70.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Madriz | Jalapa (Nicaragua) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.62 | 9.57 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.7 | 18.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.07 | 7.19 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.45 | 1.09 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.39 | 1.31 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.91 | 0.92 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Madriz | Jalapa (Nicaragua) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 312.19 | 137.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 229.61 | 176.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 316.81 | 318.51 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 249.64 | 269.59 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 19.76 | 28.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.55 | 40.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.57 | 42.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Madriz | Jalapa (Nicaragua) |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.18 | 10.01 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,264 | 1,400 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,059 | 791 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 | 1.03 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.03% | 21.17% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.88 | 6.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.27 | 2.4 |
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Groceries
| Item | Madriz | Jalapa (Nicaragua) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 1.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.01 | 0.65 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.71 | 1.66 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.78 | 3.66 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.09 | 3.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.67 | 5.9 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 2.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Madriz | Jalapa (Nicaragua) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.55 | 18.03 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.05 | 1.29 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.55 | 28.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.46 | 3.82 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.54 | 48.45 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 31.73 | 49.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 88.42 | 91.3 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,372 | 8,464 |
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