Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Peru is 1.37 times less expensive as compared to Nicaragua.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Peru and Nicaragua. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Peru and Nicaragua.
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 Indicators  | Peru  | Nicaragua  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 2,200 PEN (594 USD) | 12,500 NIO (337.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 3,500 PEN (945 USD) | 17,500 NIO (472.50 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 5,000 PEN (1,350 USD) | 22,750 NIO (614.25 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 1,200 PEN (324 USD) | 8,750 NIO (236.25 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 2,000 PEN (540 USD) | 12,500 NIO (337.50 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 3,000 PEN (810 USD) | 15,750 NIO (425.25 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 1.3 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission  | 5 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.3 to 1.0 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Peru is 1.88 times more expensive than Nicaragua.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 12,000 PEN (3,240 USD) | 140,000 NIO (3,780 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 2,800 NIO (75.60 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 1,750 NIO (47.25 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 2,100 NIO (56.70 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) | 1,050 NIO (28.35 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Nicaragua, you would have to pay 16.18% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Peru costs 1.17 times less compared to Nicaragua.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) | 1,750 NIO (47.25 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 1,050 NIO (28.35 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 40 PEN (10.80 USD) | 525 NIO (14.18 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 700 NIO (18.90 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 25.47% less in Peru compared to Nicaragua.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) | 70 NIO (1.89 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) | 35 NIO (0.94 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 1 PEN (0.27 USD) | 17.50 NIO (0.47 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 3 PEN (0.81 USD) | 52 NIO (1.40 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 12 PEN (3.24 USD) | 87 NIO (2.35 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) | 175 NIO (4.72 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 18 PEN (4.86 USD) | 245 NIO (6.62 USD) |
In Peru, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.14 times more expensive than the cost in Nicaragua.
If you lived in Peru, instead of Nicaragua, you would have to pay 4.62% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) | 87 NIO (2.35 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) | 52 NIO (1.40 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 8 PEN (2.16 USD) | 70 NIO (1.89 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) | 52 NIO (1.40 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 3 PEN (0.81 USD) | 35 NIO (0.94 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 7 PEN (1.89 USD) | 70 NIO (1.89 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) | 52 NIO (1.40 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 8 PEN (2.16 USD) | 87 NIO (2.35 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Nicaragua, you would have to pay 1.05 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) | 280 NIO (7.56 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 700 NIO (18.90 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 15 PEN (4.05 USD) | 140 NIO (3.78 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 8 PEN (2.16 USD) | 70 NIO (1.89 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 4 PEN (1.08 USD) | 35 NIO (0.94 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 280 NIO (7.56 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) | 280 NIO (7.56 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 15 PEN (4.05 USD) | 175 NIO (4.72 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 3.06% more in Peru compared to Nicaragua.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 45 PEN (12.15 USD) | 280 NIO (7.56 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) | 175 NIO (4.72 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 6 PEN (1.62 USD) | 52 NIO (1.40 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) | 70 NIO (1.89 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 45 PEN (12.15 USD) | 245 NIO (6.62 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 65 PEN (17.55 USD) | 525 NIO (14.18 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Nicaragua, you would have to pay 1.42 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 1,050 NIO (28.35 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 2 PEN (0.54 USD) | 35 NIO (0.94 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 4,200 NIO (113.40 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) | 70 NIO (1.89 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 2 PEN (0.54 USD) | 35 NIO (0.94 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 1,050 NIO (28.35 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) | 35 NIO (0.94 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 2 PEN (0.54 USD) | 17.50 NIO (0.47 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Nicaragua, you would have to pay 1.36 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 35,000 PEN (9,450 USD) | 525,000 NIO (14,175 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 14,000 NIO (378 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 1,400 NIO (37.80 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 1,500 PEN (405 USD) | 1,750 NIO (47.25 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 200 PEN (54 USD) | 1,050 NIO (28.35 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 8 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) | 35 NIO (0.94 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) | 133 NIO (3.59 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.46 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Peru compared to that of Nicaragua.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 1,050 NIO (28.35 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) | 2,100 NIO (56.70 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 1,400 NIO (37.80 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) | 700 NIO (18.90 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) | 1,400 NIO (37.80 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 700 NIO (18.90 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 1,050 NIO (28.35 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 500 PEN (135 USD) | 10,500 NIO (283.50 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 4,200 NIO (113.40 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 525 NIO (14.18 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 350 NIO (9.45 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 15 PEN (4.05 USD) | 175 NIO (4.72 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 200 PEN (54 USD) | 7,000 NIO (189 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 2,100 NIO (56.70 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Nicaragua, you would have to pay 1.88 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 250 PEN (67.50 USD) | 2,800 NIO (75.60 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 1,400 NIO (37.80 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 525 NIO (14.18 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 1,050 NIO (28.35 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 700 NIO (18.90 USD) |
Haircuts  | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 350 NIO (9.45 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 700 NIO (18.90 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) | 70 NIO (1.89 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 5 PEN (1.35 USD) | 35 NIO (0.94 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Nicaragua, you would have to pay 1.09 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 350 PEN (94.50 USD) | 5,600 NIO (151.20 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 70 PEN (18.90 USD) | 1,750 NIO (47.25 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 120 PEN (32.40 USD) | 2,800 NIO (75.60 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 2,100 NIO (56.70 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 400 PEN (108 USD) | 8,400 NIO (226.80 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 2,100 NIO (56.70 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 2,100 NIO (56.70 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 4,200 NIO (113.40 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 4,200 NIO (113.40 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 2,800 NIO (75.60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 90 PEN (24.30 USD) | 2,800 NIO (75.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) | 350 NIO (9.45 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) | 490 NIO (13.23 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) | 140 NIO (3.78 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 10 PEN (2.70 USD) | 140 NIO (3.78 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 200 PEN (54 USD) | 3,500 NIO (94.50 USD) |
Sportswear  | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 2,100 NIO (56.70 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Nicaragua, you would have to pay 2.16 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 1,050 NIO (28.35 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 70 PEN (18.90 USD) | 1,750 NIO (47.25 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 2,100 NIO (56.70 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 500 PEN (135 USD) | 10,500 NIO (283.50 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 400 PEN (108 USD) | 8,400 NIO (226.80 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 1,400 NIO (37.80 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 14,000 NIO (378 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 200 PEN (54 USD) | 3,500 NIO (94.50 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 14,000 NIO (378 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Nicaragua, you would have to pay 2.85 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 600 PEN (162 USD) | 17,500 NIO (472.50 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 1,500 PEN (405 USD) | 35,000 NIO (945 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 2,500 PEN (675 USD) | 42,000 NIO (1,134 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 4,000 PEN (1,080 USD) | 56,000 NIO (1,512 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 8,000 PEN (2,160 USD) | 105,000 NIO (2,835 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 12,000 PEN (3,240 USD) | 140,000 NIO (3,780 USD) |
After School Activities  | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 3,500 NIO (94.50 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 400 PEN (108 USD) | 28,000 NIO (756 USD) |
Tutoring  | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 1,750 NIO (47.25 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 7,000 NIO (189 USD) |
School Supplies  | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 2,100 NIO (56.70 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Nicaragua, you would have to pay 1.49 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) | 175 NIO (4.72 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) | 350 NIO (9.45 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 525 NIO (14.18 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) | 350 NIO (9.45 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 700 NIO (18.90 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 40 PEN (10.80 USD) | 350 NIO (9.45 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) | 175 NIO (4.72 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 350 NIO (9.45 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 60 PEN (16.20 USD) | 525 NIO (14.18 USD) |
Bowling  | 25 PEN (6.75 USD) | 175 NIO (4.72 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) | 175 NIO (4.72 USD) |
Video Games  | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 1,050 NIO (28.35 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 350 NIO (9.45 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 350 NIO (9.45 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 800 PEN (216 USD) | 7,000 NIO (189 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Nicaragua, you would have to pay 1.14 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 21,000 NIO (567 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 4,200 NIO (113.40 USD) |
Art Classes  | 40 PEN (10.80 USD) | 525 NIO (14.18 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 30 PEN (8.10 USD) | 350 NIO (9.45 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) | 700 NIO (18.90 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 50 PEN (13.50 USD) | 700 NIO (18.90 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 20 PEN (5.40 USD) | 175 NIO (4.72 USD) |
Educational Software  | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 5,600 NIO (151.20 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, instead of Nicaragua, you would have to pay 3.05 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 2,500 PEN (675 USD) | 28,000 NIO (756 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 2,000 PEN (540 USD) | 21,000 NIO (567 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 33.33 PEN per hour (9 USD) | 350 NIO per hour (9.45 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 300 PEN (81 USD) | 10,500 NIO (283.50 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 18 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 9 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions  | 8 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 60 | 35 |
Median Household Income  | 1,800 PEN (486 USD) | 70,000 NIO (1,890 USD) |
If you lived in Peru, you would earn 1.96 times less salary as compared to Nicaragua.
Indicators | Peru | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 200 PEN (54 USD) | 1,050 NIO (28.35 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 150 PEN (40.50 USD) | 1,400 NIO (37.80 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 100 PEN (27 USD) | 1,400 NIO (37.80 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 80 PEN (21.60 USD) | 1,400 NIO (37.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.01 times more in Peru, as compared to Nicaragua.
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