PeruPeru

Nicaragua

Compared with Peru, using real observed prices.

Baseline: PeruPeru = 1×

NicaraguaNicaragua vs PeruPeru
Overall verdict

NicaraguaNicaragua is about 0.89× PeruPeru.

Average across 3 categories, 4 items with data

The shape of prices (vs PeruPeru = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Peru. 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 PeruPeru Peru = 1× NicaraguaNicaragua is pricier →
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×0.95
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×0.94
  • Transport 2 items
    ×0.78

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.95
    NicaraguaNicaragua PEN 0.59 USD 0.176
    PeruPeru PEN 0.62 USD 0.186
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×0.94
    NicaraguaNicaragua PEN 15.96 NIO 174
    PeruPeru PEN 16.90 PEN 16.9
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.85
    NicaraguaNicaragua PEN 4.49 USD 1.337
    PeruPeru PEN 5.29 USD 1.575
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.72
    NicaraguaNicaragua PEN 3.96 USD 1.179
    PeruPeru PEN 5.52 USD 1.644
    Observed 2026-07-20 · 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
+11%
in PEN

It rose 36% in local currency, but 11% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Nicaragua's inflation.