Basic basket in January exceeded 21,000 córdobas
Inide reported an inflation increase that reached 0.49% compared to 0.17% in January 2025, mainly due to the rise in food prices.
TL;DR
- The basic food basket in Nicaragua exceeded 21,000 córdobas in January.
- Food represents 71.68% of the basic basket's cost.
- Inflation increased to 0.48% in January, up from 0.17% in January 2025.
- The rise in inflation was driven by increases in food, non-alcoholic beverages, and services.
- The cost of the basic basket is significantly higher than the minimum wage in Nicaragua.
- Managua experienced higher inflation (0.62%) than the rest of the country (0.26%).
- Prices for cheese, oranges, lemons, and chicken increased.