Cost of living in Managua is 35% lower than in Cayon (without rent).
Rent in Managua is 41% cheaper than in Cayon.
Cost of living including rent in Managua is 38% lower than in Cayon.
Food in Managua is 43% cheaper than in Cayon.
Transport in Managua is 12% cheaper than in Cayon.
| Managua | Cayon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Managua | Cayon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.78 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.9 $ | 75.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.03 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.78 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 2.02 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.59 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.96 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.78 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.14 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.97 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.03 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.27 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.94 $ | 8.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29 $ | 41.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.32 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.95 $ | 37.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25 $ | 37 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.49 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.56 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.71 $ | 2.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47.5 $ | 61.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.6 $ | 96.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.4 $ | 56.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 218 $ | 363 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 391 $ | 382 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 277 $ | 622 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 565 $ | 755 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,072 $ | 5,028 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 903 $ | 3,973 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 429 $ | 1,110 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.54 % | 4.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35 $ | 41.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.72 $ | 6.3 $ |
| Haircut | 4.29 $ | 7.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.8 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.5 $ | 41.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 126 $ | 343 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,840 $ | 8,028 $ |