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About Masaya

Masaya, Nicaragua is a vibrant, affordable city near Granada and Managua, known for its local markets, crafts, and laid-back pace. For digital nomads, it offers low living costs, a warm climate, and easy access to nature like Laguna de Apoyo. 🌋☕️ Wi‑Fi and coworking options can be limited, so it suits flexible remote workers who value culture and budget over polished infrastructure.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 28 mm Feb: 30 mm Mar: 30 mm Apr: 47 mm May: 137 mm Jun: 344 mm Jul: 223 mm Aug: 250 mm Sep: 294 mm Oct: 315 mm Nov: 205 mm Dec: 52 mm Jan: 29°C / 21°C Feb: 30°C / 21°C Mar: 31°C / 21°C Apr: 32°C / 22°C May: 32°C / 23°C Jun: 29°C / 22°C Jul: 29°C / 23°C Aug: 29°C / 22°C Sep: 29°C / 22°C Oct: 29°C / 22°C Nov: 28°C / 22°C Dec: 29°C / 21°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 8.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.2
Internet Speed 5.4
Safety 6.0
Weather 5.3
Accommodation Cost 7.9
Female Friendly 5.5
Racial Tolerance 6.1
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Masaya
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $229.44 per month
Coworking Space $120.01 per month
Coffee $2.04 per cup
Beer $1.49 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.02 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $19.55 per month
Mobile Plan $17.65 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 Estelí $1,579 5.3 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Managua NI Nicaragua $1,738 5.2 Compare
2 Granada NI Nicaragua $1,613 5.8 Compare
3 San Juan del Sur NI Nicaragua $2,174 5.8 Compare
4 Catarina NI Nicaragua $939 5.2 Compare

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