Today’s post is a follow up to a recent article we published titled “Making the Move: 6 Items to Pack in Your Suitcase”. Here’s a list of 6 more items we recommend packing in your suitcase for a move to Nicaragua. #1 SUNSCREEN Although sunscreen is available everywhere here, it’s expensive. Very expensive, in fact! At $13.27 …
“What should I pack in my suitcase?” is a question we often get asked by soon-to-be Nicaraguan expats. With some extra legwork and a willingness to pay premium prices you can almost always get what you need here. In the capital city of Managua you’ll find a Pricesmart, which is very similar …
For no particular reason, other than being able to share our experience with you, we recently opened a bank account here in Nicaragua. Although relatively straightforward the process to do so was a little long and drawn out. With a smile on my face, a pocketful of patience and the …
Yup, that’s right! We’ve moved. AGAIN! I know what many of you are thinking, “Moved? Again? Gosh these guys move a lot!” Unfortunately just 2 1/2 months after moving into our two bedroom, two bathroom rental home in the neighbourhood of Las Delicias we received notification from the home owner that he was moving back. In …
When it comes to expenses May proved to be another big month for us. Total costs for day to day living expenses came in at $1601.23 USD, which is $200 more than we actually wanted to spend. Contributing factors in our overspending this month include a $155 USD truck repair, way too much eating …