Esteli travel budget

Esteli: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Esteli

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 49 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 0.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1019* (37422 NIO)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 67 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 4.1 per person
  • $ 3.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1820* (66850 NIO)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 70 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2527* (92778 NIO)

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



Cost of living in Esteli compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Esteli in 2025 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 Esteli in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Esteli by expense type

Restaurant budget in Esteli

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Esteli is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
( $ 12)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 18/person
($ 17 to $ 19)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.1/person
($ 6.1 to $ 6.1)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.8 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 4.2)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 3)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Esteli

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Esteli is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Esteli (compared to United States)16716724724734734717817825525561617474707063637070United StatesEsteli2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 35 to $ 100)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 61/night
($ 42 to $ 76)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 74/night
($ 53 to $ 91)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 35 to $ 100)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 347
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 35 to $ 100)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 566
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 63/month
($ 34 to $ 86)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 68/month
($ 47 to $ 84)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 70/month
($ 35 to $ 100)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 70/month
($ 35 to $ 100)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255
Family room
Family room
$ 101/month
($ 79 to $ 121)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Esteli

On average, the price of supermarket food in Esteli is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.5/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 6.1)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 7.1/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 10)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 1.4)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Esteli

On average, the price of transport in Esteli is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Esteli (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.9110.10.10.70.71.31.3United StatesEsteliBus ticketTaxi (per km)Petrol00.20.40.60.811.21.41.61.822.22.42.62.83
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.1/ticket
( $ 0.1)

94% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.7/km
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.4)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Esteli

On average, budget for leisure activities in Esteli is 77% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.4/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 3.4)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Esteli

On average, shopping budget in Esteli is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3/pack
($ 3 to $ 3)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 19
($ 16 to $ 23)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 27
($ 23 to $ 33)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Managua
Montreal → Managua
Montreal → Managua
$ 649
(fair price: $ 550)
London → Managua
London → Managua
London → Managua
$ 1019
(fair price: $ 848)
New York City → Managua
New York City → Managua
New York City → Managua
$ 549
(fair price: $ 408)
Los Angeles → Managua
Los Angeles  → Managua
Los Angeles  → Managua
$ 615
(fair price: $ 480)
Toronto → Managua
Toronto → Managua
Toronto → Managua
$ 626
(fair price: $ 496)
Chicago → Managua
Chicago → Managua
Chicago → Managua
$ 531
(fair price: $ 373)



About this information on the cost of living in Esteli

The information about the cost of living in Esteli shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Esteli was updated on 28-01-2025.

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