Granada is the most expensive of Nicaragua's 3 priced cities — $1,374 a month in essentials, 103% above Managua at $676. The average net salary of $1,886 covers that 1.4×. 97.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipio level. PM2.5 averages 7 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 27°C, Apr 29°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $707 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $869 |
| Groceries | $135 |
| Dining out | $301 |
| Utilities | $191 |
| Local transport | $40 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,374 |
| Avg net salary | $1,886 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $962 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,242 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Granada, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $16.05 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $40.11 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.17 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.32 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.44 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.58 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.97 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.26 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.30 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.51 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.75 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.42 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.61 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.74 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.61 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.86 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.43 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.03 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.22 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.77 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.83 |
| Monthly transit pass | $40.11 |
| Taxi start | $5.73 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.29 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.72 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $163.61 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $27.22 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $13.18 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $46.30 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.17 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Granada has 97.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipio level). That is the 2nd-highest of 10 Nicaragua cities we track. Nicaragua's national figure is 100, so Granada runs 2 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.9°C | 28.9°C | 70% | 31% | 4 mm |
| Feb | 27.3°C | 29.1°C | 68% | 27% | 3 mm |
| Mar | 28.2°C | 30.4°C | 66% | 35% | 4 mm |
| Apr | 29.2°C | 32.5°C | 67% | 51% | 23 mm |
| May | 28.9°C | 33.5°C | 75% | 77% | 184 mm |
| Jun | 27.8°C | 32.7°C | 82% | 85% | 261 mm |
| Jul | 27.8°C | 31.8°C | 79% | 78% | 117 mm |
| Aug | 27.8°C | 32.5°C | 80% | 78% | 146 mm |
| Sep | 27.7°C | 33.1°C | 82% | 80% | 195 mm |
| Oct | 27.4°C | 32.8°C | 84% | 79% | 306 mm |
| Nov | 27.2°C | 31.5°C | 80% | 64% | 140 mm |
| Dec | 27°C | 29.8°C | 74% | 38% | 23 mm |
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