Managua is the cheapest of Nicaragua's 3 priced cities — $676 a month in essentials, 51% below Granada at $1,374. The average net salary of $353 covers that 0.5×. 91.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipio level. PM2.5 averages 7.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Nov 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 | $194 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $258 |
| Groceries | $144 |
| Dining out | $184 |
| Utilities | $148 |
| Local transport | $6 |
| Essentials / mo | $676 |
| Avg net salary | $353 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $369 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $441 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Managua, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.50 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $37.50 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.61 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.53 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.43 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.86 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.70 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.26 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.36 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.75 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.35 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.59 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.61 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.71 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.60 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.23 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $3.92 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.21 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.05 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.14 |
| Monthly transit pass | $6.01 |
| Taxi start | $1.63 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.09 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.34 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $111.47 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $36.87 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.01 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $35.79 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.50 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Managua has 91.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipio level). That is the 8th-highest of 10 Nicaragua cities we track. Nicaragua's national figure is 100, so Managua runs 8 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 | 28.2°C | 67% | 28% | 3 mm |
| Feb | 27.4°C | 28.5°C | 64% | 23% | 2 mm |
| Mar | 28.3°C | 29.8°C | 62% | 32% | 7 mm |
| Apr | 29.2°C | 32°C | 64% | 50% | 36 mm |
| May | 28.5°C | 32.9°C | 75% | 77% | 240 mm |
| Jun | 27.2°C | 31.9°C | 82% | 86% | 348 mm |
| Jul | 27.5°C | 31°C | 77% | 78% | 168 mm |
| Aug | 27.4°C | 31.7°C | 80% | 78% | 227 mm |
| Sep | 27.1°C | 32.2°C | 83% | 81% | 309 mm |
| Oct | 26.7°C | 31.9°C | 85% | 81% | 400 mm |
| Nov | 26.6°C | 30.7°C | 80% | 65% | 191 mm |
| Dec | 26.9°C | 29.1°C | 72% | 36% | 24 mm |
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