Cost of living
Potosi (Nicaragua) compared to Esteli
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Overview comparison
Potosi (Nicaragua)Esteli
Consumer prices in Potosi (Nicaragua) are roughly 2% higher than in Esteli.
Cost of living
| Item | Potosi (Nicaragua) | Esteli |
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| Total with rent one person | 610 | 838 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,339 | 2,084 |
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| Without rent one person | 335 | 537 |
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| Without rent one family | 905 | 1,522 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 185.74 | 313.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 355 | 566.48 |
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| Food person | 317 | 340 |
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| Food family | 842 | 908 |
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| Transport person | 26.84 | 56.54 |
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| Transport family | 72.09 | 190.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.79 years | 69.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Potosi (Nicaragua) | Esteli |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.8 | 4.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.97 | 24.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.18 | 7.01 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 | 1.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.67 | 2.32 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.75 | 0.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Potosi (Nicaragua) | Esteli |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 193.02 | 295.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 129.23 | 233.17 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 258.53 | 539.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 280.39 | 374.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.81 | 39.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.01 | 87.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.51 | 41.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Potosi (Nicaragua) | Esteli |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.52 | 9.23 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,170 | 1,236 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,087 | 957 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.94 | 0.22 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.22% | 32.17% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.68 | 7.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.27 | 1.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Potosi (Nicaragua) | Esteli |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.61 | 1.32 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.88 | 1.97 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5 | 4.88 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.24 | 5.62 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.51 | 10.03 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.14 | 1.31 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.79 |
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Other
| Item | Potosi (Nicaragua) | Esteli |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 13.91 | 41.56 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.34 | 7.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.72 | 29.86 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.87 | 3.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.95 | 74.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 52.39 | 100.39 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 84.39 | 116.46 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,249 | 5,458 |
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