León ranks 2nd of 3 priced cities in Nicaragua on cost — $974 a month in essentials, 44% above Managua, the cheapest. The average net salary of $559 covers that 0.6×. 91.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipio level. PM2.5 averages 9.2 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Oct averages 27°C, Mar 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 | $430 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $329 |
| Groceries | $154 |
| Dining out | $296 |
| Utilities | $57 |
| Local transport | $37 |
| Essentials / mo | $974 |
| Avg net salary | $559 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $802 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $645 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in León, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.32 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $54.43 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.17 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.44 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.86 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.58 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.76 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.60 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.58 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.01 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.43 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.23 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.74 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.31 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.86 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.72 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.72 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.43 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.29 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.15 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.80 |
| Monthly transit pass | $37.24 |
| Taxi start | $2.58 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.49 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $22.92 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $34.38 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $28.65 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $60.16 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.88 |
Dating-age sex ratio
León has 91.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipio level). That is the 9th-highest of 10 Nicaragua cities we track. Nicaragua's national figure is 100, so León runs 9 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 | 28°C | 30°C | 60% | 24% | 2 mm |
| Feb | 28.5°C | 30.2°C | 58% | 18% | 2 mm |
| Mar | 29.2°C | 31.4°C | 59% | 29% | 7 mm |
| Apr | 29.2°C | 33°C | 66% | 47% | 44 mm |
| May | 28.5°C | 33.5°C | 76% | 75% | 254 mm |
| Jun | 27.8°C | 32.8°C | 80% | 83% | 345 mm |
| Jul | 28.8°C | 33.1°C | 71% | 74% | 113 mm |
| Aug | 28.2°C | 33.2°C | 77% | 75% | 229 mm |
| Sep | 27.3°C | 32.8°C | 83% | 80% | 345 mm |
| Oct | 26.9°C | 32.3°C | 85% | 79% | 460 mm |
| Nov | 27.1°C | 32°C | 80% | 61% | 216 mm |
| Dec | 27.6°C | 30.8°C | 68% | 31% | 15 mm |
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