Cost of living
Rivas compared to Matagalpa
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Overview comparison
RivasMatagalpa
Consumer prices in Rivas are roughly 13% higher than in Matagalpa.
Cost of living
| Item | Rivas | Matagalpa |
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| Total with rent one person | 658 | 703 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,728 | 1,440 |
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| Without rent one person | 423 | 447 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,186 | 1,137 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 181.19 | 247.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 326.76 | 354.89 |
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| Food person | 254 | 237 |
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| Food family | 891 | 676 |
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| Transport person | 25.58 | 24.02 |
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| Transport family | 76.77 | 74.27 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.2 years | 73.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rivas | Matagalpa |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.51 | 8.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.02 | 20.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.73 | 8.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.32 | 1.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.52 | 1.86 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1 | 0.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rivas | Matagalpa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 138.18 | 147.55 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 157.74 | 158.81 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 271.35 | 289.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 210.67 | 294.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.73 | 22.52 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.28 | 46.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 46.84 | 44.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rivas | Matagalpa |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.43 | 10.89 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,238 | 1,110 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,094 | 1,053 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.03 | 1.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.74% | 25.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.09 | 5.84 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.37 | 2.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rivas | Matagalpa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.84 | 0.76 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.87 | 1.97 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.3 | 4.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.45 | 3.88 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.96 | 5.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.02 | 1.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 0.65 |
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Other
| Item | Rivas | Matagalpa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.36 | 14.43 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.19 | 1.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.23 | 24.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.19 | 3.52 |
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| Brand Jeans | 49.38 | 43.66 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.52 | 68.18 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 70.58 | 91.79 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,626 | 6,767 |
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