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About León

León, Nicaragua 🇳🇮 is a lively colonial city that’s attractive for digital nomads seeking low costs and a relaxed pace. You’ll find affordable food, guesthouses, and coworking-friendly cafés, plus easy access to Pacific beaches 🌊. The vibe is cultural and student-friendly, though infrastructure can be less reliable than in bigger hubs.

Through the year

Best in January (74) · now 62
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 9 mm Feb: 4 mm Mar: 16 mm Apr: 65 mm May: 203 mm Jun: 392 mm Jul: 156 mm Aug: 264 mm Sep: 413 mm Oct: 487 mm Nov: 249 mm Dec: 30 mm Jan: 35°C / 23°C Feb: 35°C / 24°C Mar: 36°C / 25°C Apr: 36°C / 25°C May: 34°C / 25°C Jun: 31°C / 24°C Jul: 34°C / 25°C Aug: 33°C / 24°C Sep: 32°C / 24°C Oct: 31°C / 23°C Nov: 31°C / 23°C Dec: 34°C / 23°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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Key scores

Cost of Living 8.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.2
Internet Speed 5.8
Safety 7.0
Accommodation Cost 7.9
Weather 5.2
Nomad Friendly 5.8
Female Friendly 6.4
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in León
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $278.31 per month
Coworking Space $134.40 per month
Coffee $2.04 per cup
Beer $1.49 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.02 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $24.98 per month
Mobile Plan $17.65 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $50.23 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 Estelí $1,579 5.3 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 Managua NI Nicaragua $1,738 5.2 Compare
3 Las Penitas NI Nicaragua $830 5.2 Compare
4 Catarina NI Nicaragua $939 5.2 Compare

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