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🇳🇮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 | United States | Nicaragua | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 16 | 2 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $3,850 | $1,252 | Nicaragua (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Portland ($2,913) | Granada ($1,182) | — |
| Best rated city | San Francisco (QoL 90) | Granada (QoL 70) | — |
| Best value city | Portland | Granada | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | United States | Nicaragua | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 16.4 | 67 | Nicaragua |
| Safety | 55.9 | 59 | Nicaragua |
| Quality of life | 84.2 | 70 | United States |
| Internet | 89.4 | 67 | United States |
| Healthcare | 83.8 | 59 | United States |
| Climate | 70.8 | 87 | Nicaragua |