At a glance
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Country | Nicaragua | Nicaragua |
| Nomad score | 5.8 / 10 | 4.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,174 / mo | $1,321 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 30° / 25°C | 32° / 26°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 27 Good | 25 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Average high | 29.8°C | 31°C |
| Average low | 23.8°C | 24.6°C |
| Precipitation | 165 mm / mo | 147 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 318 h / mo | 321 h / mo |
| Humidity | 80% | 74% |
| Rain days | 18.3 / mo | 14.4 / mo |
| Wind speed | 25 km/h | 25.2 km/h |
NI
San Juan del Sur · average high by month
J 29
F 30
M 32
A 32
M 32
J 29
J 29
A 30
S 30
O 29
N 28
D 29
NI
Popoyo · average high by month
J 31
F 32
M 33
A 34
M 33
J 30
J 30
A 31
S 30
O 29
N 29
D 31
Air quality
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| US AQI | 27 | 25 |
| PM2.5 | 4.7 µg/m³ | 3.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 7.4 µg/m³ | 5.3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 44 µg/m³ | 37 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Startup Scene | 3.0 | 1.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Air Conditioning | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Green Spaces | 6.2 | 5.4 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.0 | 6.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Weather | 6.8 | 5.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.7 | 3.0 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.1 | 6.8 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Accommodation Cost | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Currency Stability | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.5 | 6.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Culture | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.5 | 4.1 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.1 | 6.1 |
| Nightlife | 6.4 | 3.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.6 | 9.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 5.3 | 2.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.3 | 5.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 5.3 | 3.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Cafes with WiFi | 5.7 | 3.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.0 | 2.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.5 | 2.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 5.2 | 2.5 |
| Internet Speed | 6.6 | 5.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.6 | 5.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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San Juan del Sur
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| Fitness Facilities | 5.2 | 3.4 |
| Food Scene | 6.4 | 4.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.5 | 5.2 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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San Juan del Sur
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| Healthcare | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.7 | 3.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Political Stability | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Visa Ease | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Air Quality | 7.1 | 8.4 |
| Cleanliness | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.0 | 7.8 |
| Family Friendly | 6.2 | 5.4 |
| Language Barrier | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.9 | 8.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Female Friendly | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.6 | 6.1 |
| Safety | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Airport Connectivity | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Cycling | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Public Transit | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.0 | 4.3 |
| Walkability | 6.7 | 4.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Coworking Quality | 4.5 | 3.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.0 | 2.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.6 | 2.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.6 | 2.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.7 | 7.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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San Juan del Sur
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| Jeans | $45 per pair | $33 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $35 per dress | $22 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $85 per pair | $68 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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San Juan del Sur
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| Dining Out | $80 per month | $27 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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San Juan del Sur
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| Cinema Ticket | $5.97 per ticket | $4.08 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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San Juan del Sur
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| Coffee | $2.99 per cup | $1.09 per cup |
| Beer | $1.76 per pint | $1.36 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.97 per meal | $3.26 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $45 per meal | $33 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.42 per meal | $5.44 per meal |
| Apples | $2.85 per kg | $1.63 per kg |
| Bread | $1.63 per loaf | $0.68 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.95 per bottle | $0.54 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.30 per liter | $1.22 per liter |
| Rice | $0.87 per kg | $0.54 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.84 per kg | $3.26 per kg |
| Beef | $7.87 per kg | $5.44 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $12 per bottle | $9.52 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Groceries | $180 per month | $68 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $8.16 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $40 per visit | $22 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.01 per purchase | $5.44 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Housing | $200 per month | $95 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $498 per month | $122 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,154 per month | $816 per month |
| Coworking Space | $149 per month | $95 per month |
| Coliving Space | $652 per month | $408 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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San Juan del Sur
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| Internet & Mobile | $30 per month | $8.16 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Leisure Activities | $40 per month | $5.44 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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San Juan del Sur
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| Haircut | $8.15 per visit | $4.08 per visit |
| Laundry | $6.79 per kg | $2.72 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Mobile Plan | $20 per month | $8.16 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $60 per month | $33 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $10 one-time | $2.72 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $40 per month | $41 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $15 per hour | $16 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Transportation | $30 per month | $14 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.09 per trip | $1.36 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.49 per km | $0.41 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $30 per month | $22 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $10 per trip | $4.08 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.43 per liter | $1.50 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $25 per month | $16 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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San Juan del Sur
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Popoyo
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| Utilities | $50 per month | $16 per month |