ThailandThailand

Nicaragua

Compared with Thailand, using real observed prices.

Baseline: ThailandThailand = 1×

NicaraguaNicaragua vs ThailandThailand
Overall verdict

NicaraguaNicaragua is about 1.18× ThailandThailand.

Average across 3 categories, 4 items with data

The shape of prices (vs ThailandThailand = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Thailand. 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 ThailandThailand Thailand = 1× NicaraguaNicaragua is pricier →
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×1.39
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×1.10
  • Transport 2 items
    ×1.07

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.39
    NicaraguaNicaragua ฿5.72 USD 0.176
    ThailandThailand ฿4.13 USD 0.127
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.14
    NicaraguaNicaragua ฿39.36 USD 1.179
    ThailandThailand ฿34.59 USD 1.036
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×1.10
    NicaraguaNicaragua ฿149.16 NIO 174
    ThailandThailand ฿135.00 THB 135
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.00
    NicaraguaNicaragua ฿44.64 USD 1.337
    ThailandThailand ฿44.54 USD 1.334
    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
+25%
in THB

It rose 36% in local currency, but 25% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Nicaragua's inflation.