HondurasHonduras

Nicaragua

Compared with Honduras, using real observed prices.

Baseline: HondurasHonduras = 1×

NicaraguaNicaragua vs HondurasHonduras
Overall verdict

NicaraguaNicaragua is about 0.90× HondurasHonduras.

Average across 3 categories, 4 items with data

The shape of prices (vs HondurasHonduras = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Honduras. A bar running right means Nicaragua is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than HondurasHonduras Honduras = 1× NicaraguaNicaragua is pricier →
  • Transport 2 items
    ×1.02
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×0.94
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×0.76

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.04
    NicaraguaNicaragua HNL 35.40 USD 1.337
    HondurasHonduras HNL 34.05 USD 1.286
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.00
    NicaraguaNicaragua HNL 31.22 USD 1.179
    HondurasHonduras HNL 31.11 USD 1.175
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×0.94
    NicaraguaNicaragua HNL 125.80 NIO 174
    HondurasHonduras HNL 134.00 HNL 134
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.76
    NicaraguaNicaragua HNL 4.66 USD 0.176
    HondurasHonduras HNL 6.12 USD 0.231
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed Nicaragua

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+36%
in NIO
128 → 174
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+46%
in HNL

It rose 36% in local currency, but 46% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Nicaragua's inflation.