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Nicaragua
Mexico
🇲🇽Median living costs and average scores across each country's covered cities (1-bedroom apartment, USD).
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Country at a Glance
| Metric | Nicaragua | Mexico | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 2 | 11 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,252 | $1,398 | Nicaragua (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Granada ($1,182) | Mérida ($1,214) | — |
| Best rated city | Granada (QoL 70) | San Miguel de Allende (QoL 78) | — |
| Best value city | Granada | Mérida | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Nicaragua | Mexico | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 67 | 63.8 | Nicaragua |
| Safety | 59 | 58.5 | Nicaragua |
| Quality of life | 70 | 73.9 | Mexico |
| Internet | 67 | 77.4 | Mexico |
| Healthcare | 59 | 71.3 | Mexico |
| Climate | 87 | 86.5 | Nicaragua |