PolandPoland

Nicaragua

Compared with Poland, using real observed prices.

Baseline: PolandPoland = 1×

NicaraguaNicaragua vs PolandPoland
Overall verdict

NicaraguaNicaragua is about 0.73× PolandPoland.

Average across 3 categories, 4 items with data

The shape of prices (vs PolandPoland = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Poland. 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 PolandPoland Poland = 1× NicaraguaNicaragua is pricier →
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×0.76
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×0.75
  • Transport 2 items
    ×0.69

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Big Mac 1 burger ×0.76
    NicaraguaNicaragua PLN 17.25 NIO 174
    PolandPoland PLN 22.70 PLN 22.7
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.75
    NicaraguaNicaragua PLN 0.65 USD 0.176
    PolandPoland PLN 0.87 USD 0.236
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.74
    NicaraguaNicaragua PLN 5.05 USD 1.337
    PolandPoland PLN 6.86 USD 1.817
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.64
    NicaraguaNicaragua PLN 4.45 USD 1.179
    PolandPoland PLN 6.93 USD 1.837
    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
+21%
in PLN

It rose 36% in local currency, but 21% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Nicaragua's inflation.