Cost of Living Comparison Between Nicaragua and Canada 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 79.4% higher than in Nicaragua (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 110.6% higher than in Nicaragua | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 268.1% higher than in Nicaragua | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 143.9% higher than in Nicaragua | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 60.5% higher than in Nicaragua | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 356.8% higher than in Nicaragua | |
Restaurants | Nicaragua Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.14 $ (5.93 C$) |
17.48 $ (25.00 C$) |
+321.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
30.00 $ (42.92 C$) |
69.90 $ (100.00 C$) |
+133.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.00 $ (10.01 C$) |
10.49 $ (15.00 C$) |
+49.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.36 $ (1.95 C$) |
5.59 $ (8.00 C$) |
+311.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.00 $ (2.86 C$) |
5.59 $ (8.00 C$) |
+179.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.08 $ (2.98 C$) |
3.63 $ (5.19 C$) |
+74.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.83 $ (1.19 C$) |
2.02 $ (2.90 C$) |
+142.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.66 $ (0.95 C$) |
1.64 $ (2.34 C$) |
+146.3 % |
Markets | Nicaragua Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.44 $ (6.35 C$) |
8.15 $ (11.65 C$) |
+83.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.85 $ (2.64 C$) |
2.35 $ (3.37 C$) |
+27.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.71 $ (1.02 C$) |
1.60 $ (2.29 C$) |
+124.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.08 $ (2.97 C$) |
3.38 $ (4.83 C$) |
+62.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.92 $ (5.61 C$) |
4.93 $ (7.05 C$) |
+25.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.83 $ (4.04 C$) |
5.32 $ (7.61 C$) |
+88.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.60 $ (5.15 C$) |
6.50 $ (9.30 C$) |
+80.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.87 $ (2.67 C$) |
1.83 $ (2.61 C$) |
-2.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.53 $ (0.76 C$) |
0.63 $ (0.90 C$) |
+17.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.06 $ (1.52 C$) |
1.68 $ (2.40 C$) |
+58.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.94 $ (1.34 C$) |
1.81 $ (2.58 C$) |
+92.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.59 $ (2.27 C$) |
1.17 $ (1.67 C$) |
-26.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.91 $ (1.30 C$) |
1.17 $ (1.67 C$) |
+28.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.89 $ (1.28 C$) |
2.46 $ (3.52 C$) |
+175.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.99 $ (1.41 C$) |
1.74 $ (2.49 C$) |
+76.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
10.00 $ (14.31 C$) |
12.58 $ (18.00 C$) |
+25.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.41 $ (2.01 C$) |
2.86 $ (4.09 C$) |
+103.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.15 $ (3.07 C$) |
3.18 $ (4.55 C$) |
+48.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
3.17 $ (4.54 C$) |
13.98 $ (20.00 C$) |
+340.3 % |
Transportation | Nicaragua Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.14 $ (0.20 C$) |
2.45 $ (3.50 C$) |
+1,669.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
6.01 $ (8.59 C$) |
73.40 $ (105.00 C$) |
+1,121.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.01 $ (1.44 C$) |
3.18 $ (4.55 C$) |
+216.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.01 $ (1.44 C$) |
2.45 $ (3.51 C$) |
+143.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
6.80 $ (9.73 C$) |
27.21 $ (38.93 C$) |
+300.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
5.04 $ (7.20 C$) |
4.25 $ (6.08 C$) |
-15.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,973.64 $ (32,865.42 C$) |
23,751.36 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
+3.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
27,106.26 $ (38,777.43 C$) |
19,581.51 $ (28,012.74 C$) |
-27.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nicaragua Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
70.38 $ (100.68 C$) |
143.93 $ (205.90 C$) |
+104.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
17.23 $ (24.65 C$) |
43.96 $ (62.88 C$) |
+155.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
38.31 $ (54.80 C$) |
59.34 $ (84.89 C$) |
+54.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nicaragua Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
33.03 $ (47.25 C$) |
41.12 $ (58.83 C$) |
+24.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
15.00 $ (21.46 C$) |
16.79 $ (24.02 C$) |
+12.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
8.00 $ (11.44 C$) |
10.90 $ (15.60 C$) |
+36.3 % |
Childcare | Nicaragua Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
89.33 $ (127.80 C$) |
777.45 $ (1,112.20 C$) |
+770.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
8,000.00 $ (11,444.57 C$) |
11,575.20 $ (16,559.15 C$) |
+44.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nicaragua Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
66.91 $ (95.71 C$) |
53.68 $ (76.79 C$) |
-19.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
49.97 $ (71.48 C$) |
39.76 $ (56.88 C$) |
-20.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
101.98 $ (145.89 C$) |
84.85 $ (121.38 C$) |
-16.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
94.38 $ (135.02 C$) |
103.33 $ (147.82 C$) |
+9.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Nicaragua Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
347.50 $ (497.12 C$) |
1,286.48 $ (1,840.41 C$) |
+270.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
271.88 $ (388.94 C$) |
1,148.59 $ (1,643.15 C$) |
+322.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
594.87 $ (851.00 C$) |
2,061.64 $ (2,949.32 C$) |
+246.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
491.98 $ (703.81 C$) |
1,783.22 $ (2,551.02 C$) |
+262.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nicaragua Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
113.03 $ (161.70 C$) |
598.53 $ (856.24 C$) |
+429.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
48.22 $ (68.98 C$) |
420.25 $ (601.20 C$) |
+771.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nicaragua Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
285.37 $ (408.24 C$) |
2,745.11 $ (3,927.07 C$) |
+862.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.25 | 6.62 | -35.4 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 31 | 3707 |
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