In San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, a family of four typically needs around $2381 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $890 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, San Juan del Sur is 38% cheaper overall.
San Juan del Sur is 71% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in San Juan del Sur is, on average, 82% lower than in New York City.
San Juan del Sur tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly impact overall expenses in the area.
Food prices are 31% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 71% lower than the European benchmark, offering great savings for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.72 $ |
| Dinner | 31.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.65 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.02 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.93 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.89 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.22 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.19 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 17.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.08 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 24.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.59 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.71 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 49 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 76 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 56 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 367 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 976 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 417 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 943 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,146 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 922 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 279 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.54% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.61 $ |
| Haircut | 4.27 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 53.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 103 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,856 $ |