Cost of living in Juigalpa

In Juigalpa, Nicaragua, living costs about $664 per month for one person and $1647 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Juigalpa compared to other cities?

Juigalpa is 54% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Juigalpa compare to your city?

Juigalpa is 74% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Juigalpa is, on average, 89% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Juigalpa?

Who is Juigalpa a good fit for?

Juigalpa is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Juigalpa so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in Juigalpa is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Juigalpa?

Food costs in Juigalpa are 39% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Juigalpa?

Public transport is 70% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall affordability of living in the city.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
664 $
Without Rent
368 $
Rent & Utilities
296 $
Food
289 $
Transport
23 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
269 $
GDP per Capita
2,530 $
Freedom Index
5.48
Lifespan
75 years
Speak English
1%
Population
51.8K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 5.72 $
Dinner 23.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 5.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.24 $
Capuccino 2.34 $
Coke, 330ml 0.98 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.95 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.12 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.01 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.64 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.44 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.59 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.11 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.26 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.45 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.73 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.41 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.25 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.9 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.86 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.09 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.74 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.29 $
Cigarette pack 3.08 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.42 $
Monthly Pass 19.4 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.21 $
Taxi, 8 km 5.98 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 24.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.57 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.98 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.59 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.71 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 33 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 51 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 43.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 228 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 427 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 183 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 441 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,151 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 935 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 269 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 10.52%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 22 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.52 $
Haircut 4.27 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 52.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 37.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 97 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 9,478 $

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Cuba
Juigalpa vs Havana (Havana is 54% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 113% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Holguin (Holguin is 93% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 130% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 59% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 76% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 135% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 134% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 65% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 32% more expensive)
Costa Rica
Juigalpa vs San Jose (San Jose is 87% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Limon (Limon is 81% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Liberia (Liberia is 35% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 86% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 92% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Cartago (Cartago is 45% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Heredia (Heredia is 88% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 154% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 97% more expensive)
Saint Lucia
Juigalpa vs Castries (Castries is 75% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 80% more expensive)
Jamaica
Juigalpa vs Kingston (Kingston is 100% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 18% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 53% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 75% more expensive) Juigalpa vs May Pen (May Pen is 24% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 47% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 28% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Linstead (Linstead is 58% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 69% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 72% more expensive)
El Salvador
Juigalpa vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 80% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 7% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 77% more expensive) Juigalpa vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 63% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 75% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Apopa (Apopa is 72% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 81% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 119% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 64% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 33% more expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Juigalpa vs St. John's (St. John's is 63% more expensive) Juigalpa vs All Saints (All Saints is 63% more expensive)
Grenada
Juigalpa vs St. George's (St. George's is 60% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Grenville (Grenville is 60% more expensive)
Dominica
Juigalpa vs Roseau (Roseau is 51% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 71% more expensive)
Saint Vincent
Juigalpa vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 48% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 51% more expensive)
Belize
Juigalpa vs Belize City (Belize City is 32% more expensive) Juigalpa vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 64% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 10% more expensive) Juigalpa vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 101% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 137% more expensive)
Guatemala
Juigalpa vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 51% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Mixco (Mixco is 4% less expensive) Juigalpa vs Coban (Coban is 37% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 17% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 36% more expensive) Juigalpa vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 36% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 31% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 31% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Flores (Flores is 29% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 19% more expensive)
Honduras
Juigalpa vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 25% more expensive) Juigalpa vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 56% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Choloma (Choloma is 10% less expensive) Juigalpa vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 2% less expensive) Juigalpa vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 33% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 30% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 8% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 8% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Yoro (Yoro is 11% more expensive) Juigalpa vs La Lima (La Lima is 31% more expensive)
Dominican Republic
Juigalpa vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 20% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 58% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 15% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Higuey (Higuey is 16% more expensive) Juigalpa vs La Vega (La Vega is 14% less expensive) Juigalpa vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 25% more expensive) Juigalpa vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 10% more expensive) Juigalpa vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 21% less expensive) Juigalpa vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 6% less expensive) Juigalpa vs Bonao (Bonao is 18% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Juigalpa vs Managua (Managua is 17% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Leon (Leon is 4% less expensive) Juigalpa vs Masaya (Masaya is 7% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 17% less expensive) Juigalpa vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 4% less expensive) Juigalpa vs Esteli (Esteli is 11% less expensive) Juigalpa vs Granada (Granada is 5% more expensive) Juigalpa vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 31% less expensive) Juigalpa vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa has similar costs) Juigalpa vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 34% more expensive)