Cost of living
Potosi (Nicaragua) compared to Madriz
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Overview comparison
Potosi (Nicaragua)Madriz
Consumer prices in Madriz are roughly 2% higher than in Potosi (Nicaragua).
Cost of living
| Item | Potosi (Nicaragua) | Madriz |
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| Total with rent one person | 610 | 675 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,339 | 1,172 |
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| Without rent one person | 335 | 320 |
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| Without rent one family | 905 | 1,074 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 185.74 | 279.38 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 355 | 318.48 |
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| Food person | 317 | 303 |
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| Food family | 842 | 692 |
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| Transport person | 26.84 | 23.44 |
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| Transport family | 72.09 | 56.06 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.79 years | 72.8 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Potosi (Nicaragua) | Madriz |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.8 | 6.62 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.97 | 12.7 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.18 | 5.07 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 | 1.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.67 | 2.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.75 | 0.91 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Potosi (Nicaragua) | Madriz |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 193.02 | 312.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 129.23 | 229.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 258.53 | 316.81 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 280.39 | 249.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.81 | 19.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.01 | 39.55 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.51 | 62.57 |
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Transportation
| Item | Potosi (Nicaragua) | Madriz |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.52 | 12.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,170 | 1,264 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,087 | 1,059 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.94 | 0.56 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.22% | 14.03% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.68 | 5.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.27 | 1.27 |
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Groceries
| Item | Potosi (Nicaragua) | Madriz |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 0.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.61 | 1.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.88 | 1.71 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5 | 3.78 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.24 | 4.09 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.51 | 8.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.14 | 1.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.67 |
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Other
| Item | Potosi (Nicaragua) | Madriz |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 13.91 | 14.55 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.34 | 3.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.72 | 27.55 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.87 | 4.46 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.95 | 51.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 52.39 | 31.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 84.39 | 88.42 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,249 | 8,372 |
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