Nicaragua

Compared with New Zealand, using real observed prices.

Baseline: New Zealand = 1×

Nicaragua vs

New Zealand

Overall verdict

Nicaragua is about 0.86× New Zealand.

Average across 3 categories, 4 items with data

The shape of prices (vs New Zealand = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is New Zealand. 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

New Zealand New Zealand = 1×

Nicaragua is pricier →

🍔 Food & Dining 1 item

×0.96
⚡ Utilities 1 item

×0.83
⛽ Transport 2 items

×0.79

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

Big Mac 1 burger ×0.96

Nicaragua NZD 8.27 NIO 174

New Zealand NZD 8.60 NZD 8.6

Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.83

Nicaragua NZD 2.08 USD 1.179

New Zealand NZD 2.49 USD 1.415

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.83

Nicaragua NZD 0.30 USD 0.176

New Zealand NZD 0.37 USD 0.212

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.74

Nicaragua NZD 2.36 USD 1.337

New Zealand NZD 3.17 USD 1.797

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com