At a glance
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Country | Nicaragua | Nicaragua |
| Nomad score | 5.2 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,738 / mo | $830 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 25°C | 32° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 44 Good | 42 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Average high | 32.6°C | 33°C |
| Average low | 24.5°C | 23.9°C |
| Precipitation | 133 mm / mo | 186 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 323 h / mo | 321 h / mo |
| Humidity | 73% | 72% |
| Rain days | 15.9 / mo | 15.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 21.9 km/h | 16.4 km/h |
NI
Managua · average high by month
J 33
F 33
M 35
A 35
M 34
J 31
J 32
A 32
S 32
O 31
N 31
D 32
NI
Las Penitas · average high by month
J 34
F 35
M 36
A 36
M 34
J 31
J 33
A 32
S 31
O 30
N 31
D 33
Air quality
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Managua
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| US AQI | 44 | 42 |
| PM2.5 | 5.6 µg/m³ | 3.8 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 6 µg/m³ | 4.4 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 22 µg/m³ | 49 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Startup Scene | 3.5 | 1.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Air Conditioning | 6.4 | 5.4 |
| Green Spaces | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 3.9 | 6.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Weather | 4.7 | 6.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Managua
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Cost of Living | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Currency Stability | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.7 | 7.7 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Culture | 6.4 | 5.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.0 | 4.6 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.9 | 6.6 |
| Nightlife | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.8 | 8.6 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.7 | 4.8 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.7 | 3.4 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Cafes with WiFi | 5.9 | 3.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.8 | 1.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Internet Speed | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.4 | 5.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Managua
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| Fitness Facilities | 5.7 | 3.3 |
| Food Scene | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Healthcare | 5.3 | 4.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.8 | 3.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Political Stability | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Visa Ease | 6.6 | 6.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Air Quality | 4.8 | 7.8 |
| Cleanliness | 4.7 | 5.8 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.6 | 7.3 |
| Family Friendly | 4.9 | 6.0 |
| Language Barrier | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.2 | 8.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Female Friendly | 4.9 | 6.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.2 | 6.7 |
| Safety | 4.6 | 7.0 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Airport Connectivity | 5.7 | 3.7 |
| Cycling | 2.2 | 3.8 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.1 | 3.7 |
| Public Transit | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 4.2 | 1.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.9 | 4.4 |
| Walkability | 3.6 | 5.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Coworking Quality | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.8 | 7.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Jeans | $50 per pair | $14 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $35 per dress | $9.52 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $87 per pair | $27 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Dining Out | $49 per month | $33 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Cinema Ticket | $6.52 per ticket | $3.26 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Coffee | $2.58 per cup | $1.09 per cup |
| Beer | $1.76 per pint | $0.95 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.97 per meal | $2.18 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $39 per meal | $22 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.01 per meal | $3.81 per meal |
| Apples | $2.66 per kg | $1.36 per kg |
| Bread | $1.68 per loaf | $0.41 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.87 per bottle | $0.41 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.30 per liter | $0.95 per liter |
| Rice | $1.03 per kg | $0.54 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.84 per kg | $2.18 per kg |
| Beef | $8.42 per kg | $2.72 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $13 per bottle | $11 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Groceries | $179 per month | $95 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $16 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $30 per visit | $11 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $7.87 per purchase | $1.09 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Housing | $200 per month | $95 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $446 per month | $201 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $937 per month | $272 per month |
| Coworking Space | $149 per month | $68 per month |
| Coliving Space | $496 per month | $136 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Internet & Mobile | $20 per month | $11 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Leisure Activities | $24 per month | $8.16 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Haircut | $9.50 per visit | $2.18 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.07 per kg | $1.09 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Mobile Plan | $20 per month | $5.44 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $50 per month | $20 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $5.97 one-time | $4.08 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $45 per month | $11 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $16 per hour | $8.16 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Transportation | $12 per month | $8.16 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.36 per trip | $0.68 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.22 per km | $0.33 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $15 per month | $16 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.02 per trip | $1.90 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.43 per liter | $1.36 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $12 per month | $11 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Managua
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Las Penitas
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| Utilities | $50 per month | $14 per month |