Basic food basket in Nicaragua exceeds 21,200 córdobas in January 2026
The basic food basket in Nicaragua exceeds 21,000 córdobas in January 2026. Food, dairy, and perishable goods drive the increase. Find out which products rose and fell in price.
TL;DR
- The basic food basket in Nicaragua cost 21,249.74 córdobas in January 2026, an increase of 428.06 córdobas from December 2025.
- The food component of the basket rose by 416.36 córdobas, largely contributing to the overall increase.
- Dairy products, such as milk and dry cheese, experienced notable price hikes.
- Meat prices also increased, particularly chicken.
- Some products like tomatoes and frijoles saw price decreases, while others like onions and chiltoma increased.
- Products for household use, rent, butane gas, transportation, and basic services remained largely unchanged.