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    Nicaragua

    Nicaragua at a glance

    Capital city

    Managua

    Population

    6.9 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $850/month (Market Analysis, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 16/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.29/5 — rank 113/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Spanish

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    People & culture

    Life here moves at a rhythmic, soulful pace, centered around the warmth of community and a deep connection to the earth. You will find that days are defined by the scent of roasting coffee and the sound of friendly greetings in central plazas.