Cost of living in León, Nicaragua (Nicaragua) is 17% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay)
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in León, Nicaragua (Nicaragua) is about the same as in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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León, Nicaragua | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 48,088 Gs | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 35,607 Gs | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 C$ (10,759 Gs) | 11,879 Gs | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 C$ (4,511 Gs) | 6,695 Gs | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 73 C$ (14,522 Gs) | 15,967 Gs | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 11,925 Gs | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 C$ (13,461 Gs) | 21,469 Gs | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 15,848 Gs | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 9,334 Gs | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5,777 Gs | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 57,549 Gs | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 32 C$ (6,373 Gs) | 12,306 Gs | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 C$ (5,040 Gs) | 2,751 Gs | + 83% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in León, Nicaragua (Nicaragua) is about the same as in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,746 C$ (1,543,447 Gs) | 5,482,250 Gs | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,102 C$ (1,016,632 Gs) | 3,181,720 Gs | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,000 C$ (199,270 Gs) | 658,721 Gs | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 3,149,860 Gs | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 2,059,290 Gs | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 333,105 Gs | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,356 C$ (469,533 Gs) | 102,172 Gs | + 360% | |
40” flat screen tv | 17,000 C$ (3,387,584 Gs) | 2,162,440 Gs | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,169,740 Gs | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 28,859 Gs | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 38,214 Gs | - | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in León, Nicaragua (Nicaragua) is 46% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,602 C$ (319,188 Gs) | 285,749 Gs | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 502 C$ (99,992 Gs) | 255,819 Gs | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 951 C$ (189,485 Gs) | 590,141 Gs | - 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,096 C$ (218,390 Gs) | 434,782 Gs | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in León, Nicaragua (Nicaragua) is 33% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 112,179,000 Gs | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 C$ (6,533 Gs) | 8,010 Gs | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 356 C$ (70,866 Gs) | 229,170 Gs | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 55,341 Gs | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in León, Nicaragua (Nicaragua) is about the same as in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 41,586 Gs | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 58,561 Gs | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 143,706 Gs | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30,805 Gs | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 22,946 Gs | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 35,565 Gs | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 12,700 Gs | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 14,594 Gs | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 70,165 Gs | - | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in León, Nicaragua (Nicaragua) is 33% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 270 C$ (53,737 Gs) | 87,719 Gs | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 209 C$ (41,622 Gs) | 87,401 Gs | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 136,217 Gs | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 244,701 Gs | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 51,417 Gs | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 25,672 Gs | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 13,149 Gs | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 5,528,100 Gs | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 C$ (166 Gs) | 1,742 Gs | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 681 C$ (135,624 Gs) | 244,000 Gs | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 54 C$ (10,796 Gs) | 10,566 Gs | + 2% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 530 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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