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

Nandaime travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Nandaime

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

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

Cost of living in Nandaime compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Nandaime in 2025 is 56% 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 Nandaime in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Nandaime by expense type

Restaurant budget in Nandaime

Lunch

$ 3.9/person
($ 3.7 to $ 5.3)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 8.6/person
($ 8.5 to $ 22)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 4.5/person
($ 4.5 to $ 6.3)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.3 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 2.6)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4

Imported beer

$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 1.3/cup
($ 1 to $ 3.7)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Nandaime

1-star hotel

$ 63/night
($ 22 to $ 366)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 79/night
($ 18 to $ 457)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 102/night
($ 31 to $ 305)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 242

4-star hotel

$ 290/night
($ 67 to $ 911)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 340

5-star hotel

$ 57/night
($ 57 to $ 908)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 555

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 73/month
($ 20 to $ 380)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

Room with kitchen

$ 133/month
($ 22 to $ 711)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 259

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 140/month
($ 31 to $ 926)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Cottage or guest house

$ 69/month
($ 69 to $ 69)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250

Family room

$ 157/month
($ 26 to $ 698)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Supermarket food budget in Nandaime

Milk

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Rice

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 5.5/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 6.1)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3/kg
($ 3 to $ 9.9)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Tomatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.9)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.9
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Nandaime

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.4)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Leisure activity budget in Nandaime

Cinema

$ 6.1/ticket
($ 6.1 to $ 6.1)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Nandaime

Cigarettes

$ 3.5/pack
($ 3.5 to $ 3.7)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 20
($ 16 to $ 65)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 28
($ 22 to $ 43)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Managua

$ 642
(fair price: $ 546)

London → Managua

$ 998
(fair price: $ 831)

New York City → Managua

$ 541
(fair price: $ 401)

Los Angeles → Managua

$ 604
(fair price: $ 470)

Toronto → Managua

$ 617
(fair price: $ 489)

Chicago → Managua

$ 522
(fair price: $ 366)