Cost of living
Matagalpa compared to Central (Nicaragua)
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Overview comparison
MatagalpaCentral (Nicaragua)
Consumer prices in Central (Nicaragua) are roughly 23% higher than in Matagalpa.
Cost of living
| Item | Matagalpa | Central (Nicaragua) |
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| Total with rent one person | 703 | 804 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,440 | 1,712 |
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| Without rent one person | 447 | 422 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,137 | 1,583 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 247.24 | 388.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 354.89 | 401.09 |
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| Food person | 237 | 225 |
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| Food family | 676 | 679 |
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| Transport person | 24.02 | 68.54 |
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| Transport family | 74.27 | 163.12 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.81 years | 69.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Matagalpa | Central (Nicaragua) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.25 | 5.06 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.71 | 53.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.36 | 7.33 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 | 1.64 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.86 | 3.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.96 | 1.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Matagalpa | Central (Nicaragua) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 147.55 | 354.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 158.81 | 221.98 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 289.07 | 551.99 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 294.45 | 384.15 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.52 | 97.69 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.54 | 157.67 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.92 | 18.1 |
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Transportation
| Item | Matagalpa | Central (Nicaragua) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.89 | 12.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,110 | 1,317 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,053 | 817 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.11 | 1.04 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.25% | 44.77% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.84 | 8.45 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.14 | 1.1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Matagalpa | Central (Nicaragua) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 1.1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.76 | 0.57 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.97 | 1.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.91 | 6.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.88 | 3.72 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.7 | 7.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.7 | 1.18 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Matagalpa | Central (Nicaragua) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.43 | 25.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.37 | 4.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.27 | 67.81 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.52 | 9.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.66 | 41.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.18 | 139.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 91.79 | 292.85 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,767 | 9,109 |
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