Cost of living
San Marcos (Nicaragua) compared to Juigalpa
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Overview comparison
San Marcos (Nicaragua)Juigalpa
Consumer prices in Juigalpa are roughly 18% higher than in San Marcos (Nicaragua).
Cost of living
| Item | San Marcos (Nicaragua) | Juigalpa |
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| Total with rent one person | 596 | 639 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,543 | 1,356 |
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| Without rent one person | 424 | 328 |
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| Without rent one family | 978 | 976 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 207.67 | 303.15 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 392.15 | 551.64 |
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| Food person | 329 | 300 |
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| Food family | 645 | 757 |
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| Transport person | 33.91 | 24.52 |
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| Transport family | 84.63 | 52.23 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.48 years | 74.38 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Marcos (Nicaragua) | Juigalpa |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.69 | 6.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.91 | 21.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.54 | 5.33 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 | 1.28 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.53 | 1.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.67 | 1.21 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Marcos (Nicaragua) | Juigalpa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 197.93 | 174.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 133.19 | 205.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 330.78 | 474.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 229.69 | 421.84 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.97 | 30.22 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.24 | 55.78 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.67 | 46.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Marcos (Nicaragua) | Juigalpa |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.76 | 10.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,340 | 1,042 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,038 | 822 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 | 0.47 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.41% | 16.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.55 | 6.27 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.94 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Marcos (Nicaragua) | Juigalpa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 | 0.84 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.6 | 1.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.42 | 1.76 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.83 | 5.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.28 | 5.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.74 | 8.21 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 1.47 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 1.01 |
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Other
| Item | San Marcos (Nicaragua) | Juigalpa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.7 | 17.93 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.43 | 4.62 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.27 | 28.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.75 | 4.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.52 | 41.96 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50.2 | 50.8 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 81.48 | 109.7 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,795 | 11,242 |
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