Mexico & Central America
Cost of living in Nicaragua
34%of US price level
Is Nicaragua expensive?
Prices in Nicaragua are about 34% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is León, at about $679–1,140 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Nicaragua, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| León | $679–1,140 | $190–380 | $1.9–3.5 | 88/100 |
| Ometepe | $679–1,140 | — | $2.2–4.1 | 90/100 |
| Granada | $815–1,360 | $245–489 | $2.2–4.1 | 79/100 |
| San Juan del Sur | $1,030–1,630 | $272–598 | $2.7–5.4 | 60/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Nicaragua
- Government of Canada travel advice: Nicaragua
- Speedtest Global Index: Nicaragua
- World Bank open data
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