Travel budget and cost of living in San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua) how much does a trip cost?

San Juan del Sur travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to San Juan del Sur

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in San Juan del Sur for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in San Juan del Sur compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in San Juan del Sur in 2025 is 45% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in San Juan del Sur in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in San Juan del Sur by expense type

Restaurant budget in San Juan del Sur

Lunch

$ 3.6/person
($ 3.1 to $ 4)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 16/person
($ 15 to $ 17)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 5.4/person
( $ 5.4)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.7)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Imported beer

$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 2.3)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Cappuccino

$ 2.7/cup
( $ 2.7)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
( $ 0.7)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in San Juan del Sur

1-star hotel

$ 69/night
($ 21 to $ 281)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

2-star hotel

$ 82/night
($ 21 to $ 329)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150

3-star hotel

$ 113/night
($ 32 to $ 498)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

4-star hotel

$ 194/night
($ 97 to $ 446)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 301

5-star hotel

$ 48/night
($ 48 to $ 494)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 451

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 80/month
($ 20 to $ 314)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160

Room with kitchen

$ 101/month
($ 20 to $ 387)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 133/month
($ 27 to $ 542)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Cottage or guest house

$ 127/month
($ 67 to $ 394)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Family room

$ 184/month
($ 39 to $ 832)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 197

Supermarket food budget in San Juan del Sur

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.5/500g
( $ 1.5)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.1/kg
( $ 1.1)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 1.9)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 6.1/kg
($ 5.7 to $ 6.4)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 6/kg
($ 6 to $ 6)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 2.3/kg
( $ 2.3)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Potatoes

$ 3.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in San Juan del Sur

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
( $ 0.6)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 85/24hrs
($ 46 to $ 194)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in San Juan del Sur

Cinema

$ 5.7/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 5.7)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in San Juan del Sur

Cigarettes

$ 3.1/pack
($ 2.7 to $ 3.4)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 37
($ 37 to $ 37)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51

Summer dress

$ 34
($ 34 to $ 34)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Managua

$ 639
(fair price: $ 524)

London → Managua

$ 901
(fair price: $ 751)

New York City → Managua

$ 499
(fair price: $ 372)

Los Angeles → Managua

$ 550
(fair price: $ 425)

Toronto → Managua

$ 568
(fair price: $ 453)

Vancouver → Managua

$ 712
(fair price: $ 573)