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About Estelí

Estelí, Nicaragua 🇳🇮 is a laid-back highland city with a cooler climate, lower cost of living, and a calm pace that can suit focused remote work 💻. It has basic amenities, local cafés, and good access to nature for weekend breaks 🌿. Best for nomads who value affordability and authenticity over a big expat scene.

Through the year

Best in January (74) · now 56
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 6 mm Feb: 9 mm Mar: 22 mm Apr: 67 mm May: 140 mm Jun: 300 mm Jul: 108 mm Aug: 191 mm Sep: 247 mm Oct: 242 mm Nov: 141 mm Dec: 21 mm Jan: 28°C / 18°C Feb: 29°C / 17°C Mar: 30°C / 18°C Apr: 31°C / 19°C May: 30°C / 20°C Jun: 27°C / 20°C Jul: 28°C / 20°C Aug: 29°C / 20°C Sep: 28°C / 20°C Oct: 27°C / 19°C Nov: 27°C / 19°C Dec: 27°C / 19°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.2
Internet Speed 5.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.1
Safety 6.5
Weather 7.1
Accommodation Cost 8.1
Female Friendly 6.0
Racial Tolerance 6.2
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Estelí
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $229.44 per month
Coworking Space $114.04 per month
Coffee $1.76 per cup
Beer $1.49 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.89 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $20.36 per month
Mobile Plan $16.29 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $44.80 per month

Other cities in Nicaragua

Other cities in Nicaragua
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 San Juan del Sur $2,174 5.8 Compare
2 Granada $1,613 5.8 Compare
3 León $1,802 5.6 Compare
4 Las Penitas $830 5.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Masaya NI Nicaragua $1,698 5.2 Compare
2 Jinotega NI Nicaragua $1,493 5.0 Compare
3 Managua NI Nicaragua $1,738 5.2 Compare
4 Las Penitas NI Nicaragua $830 5.2 Compare

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