What it costs
One cost per episode — rent, groceries, utilities, eating out — from our own daily life here. No number without the details behind it.
An American in Masaya, Nicaragua
What it actually costs to live here, the residency process as I'm living it, straight answers, and real life videos.
The three things people actually ask me
Getting residency
I'm in the middle of this process right now. The contract, MITRAB, the immigration trips, what it's cost so far.
Work with me
One-on-one research and calls for people seriously considering the move.
What Does It Cost?
A number without the details behind it is worthless, so we don't lead with one. Each episode takes one cost — rent, groceries, utilities, eating out, entertainment — and shows you what it runs, what you get for the money, and where it goes wrong. The numbers are ours, from living here, not a travel site's.
Every Sunday we walk Masaya and feed the homeless dogs and cats we find
Frederika and I have been paying for this out of pocket. If you'd like to help cover the food, here's how.
Nicaragua Expat Life on YouTube
Real videos from real expat life. No scripts, no sponsors — just honest content about living here as an American.
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