PortugalPortugal

Nicaragua

Compared with Portugal, using real observed prices.

Baseline: PortugalPortugal = 1×

NicaraguaNicaragua vs PortugalPortugal
Overall verdict

NicaraguaNicaragua is about 0.64× PortugalPortugal.

Average across 2 categories, 4 items with data

The shape of prices (vs PortugalPortugal = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Portugal. 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 PortugalPortugal Portugal = 1× NicaraguaNicaragua is pricier →
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×0.74
  • Transport 2 items
    ×0.56

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.74
    NicaraguaNicaragua €0.15 USD 0.176
    PortugalPortugal €0.21 USD 0.239
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.59
    NicaraguaNicaragua €1.17 USD 1.337
    PortugalPortugal €1.97 USD 2.248
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.53
    NicaraguaNicaragua €1.04 USD 1.179
    PortugalPortugal €1.96 USD 2.235
    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
+33%
in EUR

It rose 36% in local currency, but 33% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Nicaragua's inflation.