Travel budget and cost of living in Boaco (Nicaragua) how much does a trip cost?

Boaco travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Boaco

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Boaco for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Boaco compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Boaco in 2024 is 59% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Boaco in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Boaco by expense type

Restaurant budget in Boaco

Lunch

$ 3.7/person
($ 3.2 to $ 4.2)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 16/person
($ 15 to $ 18)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 5.5/person
($ 5.5 to $ 5.5)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 2.3)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.1/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 2.8)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.9/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Boaco

1-star hotel

$ 39/night
($ 38 to $ 38)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 39/night
($ 38 to $ 38)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 39/night
($ 38 to $ 38)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 39/night
($ 38 to $ 38)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 290

5-star hotel

$ 39/night
($ 38 to $ 38)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 500

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 39/month
($ 38 to $ 38)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 40/month
($ 39 to $ 39)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 39/month
($ 38 to $ 38)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 39/month
($ 38 to $ 38)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 39/month
($ 38 to $ 38)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Boaco

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.4)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 1.7)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 5/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 5.5)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 6.5/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 9.2)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 1.7 to $ 1.7)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Boaco

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Boaco

Cinema

$ 3.5/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 3.5)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Boaco

Cigarettes

$ 2.8/pack
($ 2.8 to $ 2.8)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 18
($ 15 to $ 21)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 25
($ 21 to $ 30)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Managua

$ 700
(fair price: $ 540)

London → Managua

$ 938
(fair price: $ 772)

Los Angeles → Managua

$ 567
(fair price: $ 435)

New York City → Managua

$ 526
(fair price: $ 388)

Toronto → Managua

$ 587
(fair price: $ 461)

Chicago → Managua

$ 513
(fair price: $ 344)