Cost of living in Lincoln is 95% higher than in Managua (without rent).
Rent in Lincoln is 346% more expensive than in Managua.
Cost of living including rent in Lincoln is 197% higher than in Managua.
Food in Lincoln is 127% more expensive than in Managua.
Transport in Lincoln is 7% cheaper than in Managua.
| Lincoln | Managua | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lincoln | Managua | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
25.2 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 98.9 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.6 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.81 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.87 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.74 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.46 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.74 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 8.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.28 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.98 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.21 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.1 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.3 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.9 $ | 2.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.08 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 67.9 $ | 29 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.5 $ | 7.95 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 105 $ | 25 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.35 $ | 5.49 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.2 $ | 4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.67 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
141 $ | 47.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
216 $ | 73.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.1 $ | 37.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,139 $ | 218 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,256 $ | 391 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,451 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,373 $ | 565 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,170 $ | 1,072 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,905 $ | 903 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,681 $ | 429 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.57 % | 10.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.8 $ | 35 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Haircut | 17.3 $ | 4.29 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.6 $ | 99.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.8 $ | 65.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,469 $ | 126 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,820 $ | 4,840 $ |