Cost of living
San Marcos (Nicaragua) compared to Matagalpa
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Overview comparison
San Marcos (Nicaragua)Matagalpa
Consumer prices in San Marcos (Nicaragua) are roughly 7% higher than in Matagalpa.
Cost of living
| Item | San Marcos (Nicaragua) | Matagalpa |
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| Total with rent one person | 596 | 703 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,543 | 1,440 |
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| Without rent one person | 424 | 447 |
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| Without rent one family | 978 | 1,137 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 207.67 | 247.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 392.15 | 354.89 |
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| Food person | 329 | 237 |
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| Food family | 645 | 676 |
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| Transport person | 33.91 | 24.02 |
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| Transport family | 84.63 | 74.27 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.48 years | 73.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Marcos (Nicaragua) | Matagalpa |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.69 | 8.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.91 | 20.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.54 | 8.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 | 1.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.53 | 1.86 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.67 | 0.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Marcos (Nicaragua) | Matagalpa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 197.93 | 147.55 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 133.19 | 158.81 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 330.78 | 289.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 229.69 | 294.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.97 | 22.52 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.24 | 46.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.67 | 44.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Marcos (Nicaragua) | Matagalpa |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.76 | 10.89 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,340 | 1,110 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,038 | 1,053 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.88 | 1.11 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.41% | 25.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.55 | 5.84 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.94 | 2.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Marcos (Nicaragua) | Matagalpa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.02 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.6 | 0.76 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.42 | 1.97 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.83 | 4.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.28 | 3.88 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.74 | 5.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 1.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.65 |
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Other
| Item | San Marcos (Nicaragua) | Matagalpa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.7 | 14.43 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.43 | 1.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.27 | 24.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.75 | 3.52 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.52 | 43.66 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50.2 | 68.18 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 81.48 | 91.79 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,795 | 6,767 |
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