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Nicaragua

Managua

capital city of Nicaragua and seat of Managua Municipality and Managua Department

26°C · this month$1,650/mo38 missions from 37 countries

Live & travel in Managua

Monthly budget
$1,650/mo
Prices vs USA: 37%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 36.81 NIO
US travel advisory
Level 3
Homicides / 100k: 11.3
travel.state.gov
Internet access
61%
of people online
Air quality
20.4
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Spanish
Emergency
115 · 120 · 128
Plug types
NEMA 5-15, NEMA 1-15
Calling code
+505

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 13, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
15°20°25°30°35°40°35°Jan37°Feb38°Mar38°Apr37°May35°Jun36°Jul37°Aug35°Sep33°Oct34°Nov35°Dec
Best months:November

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 73%

Embassies & consulates in Managua

38 missions from 37 countries

Frequently asked questions

Is Managua safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Nicaragua at Level 3. The national intentional-homicide rate is 11.3 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Managua?

Roughly $1,650 per month for a remote worker, based on Nicaragua price levels (37% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Managua in November?

In November Managua averages a high of 34°C, a low of 18°C and about 113 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Managua?

38 diplomatic missions, including Argentina (Embassy), Brazil (Embassy), Canada (Embassy), Chile (Embassy), China (Embassy), Colombia (Embassy), Costa Rica (Embassy), and Cuba (Embassy).

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.