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San Rafael del Sur vs Matagalpa

Nicaragua vs Nicaragua · 133 km apart

San Rafael del Sur

Nicaragua

C$13,109 ($357)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Matagalpa

Nicaragua

C$14,680 ($400)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseSan Rafael del SurMatagalpaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.78$4.20San Rafael del Sur
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$15.12$16.80San Rafael del Sur
Cappuccino$1.13$1.26San Rafael del Sur
Monthly groceries (single person)$85.68$95.20San Rafael del Sur
Monthly public transport pass$13.86$15.40San Rafael del Sur
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$36.54$40.60San Rafael del Sur
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$10.58$11.76San Rafael del Sur
Fitness club membership$10.58$11.76San Rafael del Sur
Cinema ticket$2.77$3.08San Rafael del Sur
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$151$173San Rafael del Sur
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$105$120San Rafael del Sur
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$316$360San Rafael del Sur
Total single-person budget$357$400San Rafael del Sur
Average net salary$315$350

Verdict

San Rafael del Sur is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in San Rafael del Sur runs about $357 versus $400 in Matagalpa — a difference of roughly 12%.

Salary-adjusted, San Rafael del Sur leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in San Rafael del Sur  ·  Full cost of living in Matagalpa

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Rafael del Sur cheaper than Matagalpa?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $357 per month in San Rafael del Sur versus $400 in Matagalpa — about 12% less.
How far is San Rafael del Sur from Matagalpa?
The straight-line distance between San Rafael del Sur and Matagalpa is approximately 133 km (83 miles).
Which city has better salaries, San Rafael del Sur or Matagalpa?
The estimated average net salary is $315 in San Rafael del Sur and $350 in Matagalpa. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in San Rafael del Sur versus $0 in Matagalpa per month.