🇳🇮Cost of Living in Nicaragua
Compare the cost of living across 1 city in Nicaragua.
Managua is the only city we currently track in Nicaragua, with a cost of living index of 27 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. See the full cost breakdown below.
Estimated monthly budget in Nicaragua
Typical total monthly cost by household type.
Single person
$680
per month
Couple
$1,020
per month
Family of 4
$1,430
per month
Student
$510
per month
Estimates based on the average cost of living in Nicaragua, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.
Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Nicaragua
What is the cost of living in Nicaragua?
We track Managua in Nicaragua, which has a cost of living index of 27 out of 100 (New York City = 100).
Data & sources
As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Nicaragua at 37 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source
Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.