Historic surge in Nicaragua's basic food basket: exceeds 21,100 córdobas
Among the items that increased the most is dry cheese, which reached 124 córdobas per pound. Other products such as fresh cheese and tomatoes also showed increases.
TL;DR
- The basic family food basket in Nicaragua cost 21,164 córdobas in February 2026.
- This amount is significantly higher than the purchasing power of most households.
- Food items decreased by 94 córdobas, but dry cheese, fresh cheese, and tomatoes saw price increases.
- The daily cost of the basket exceeds three average minimum wages.
- Even the highest minimum wage, after taxes, covers only about 65% of the basket's cost.
- The government projects 2026 inflation between 2.5% and 3.5% and GDP growth around 4.5%.