What Things Cost
Most things in Nicaragua cost less than you may expect. Exceptions to this are computers, vehicles, and fuel which cost more than in many developed countries.
| $1 |
Two dozen pencils |
| $1.50 |
5 pairs of childrens scissors |
| $2 |
4 Exercise books for primary school |
| $2.50 |
Text book for maths, science, geography etc. (most grades have only a few books that children need to all share) |
| $3 |
New desk top or seat to repair desks |
| $4 |
Block of 200 sheets colored paper for craft projects |
| $5 |
10 White board markers for teachers to use |
$8 |
Exam papers for end of term, math, Spanish, social studies etc. copies for a class of 40 |
| $10 |
24 packs of 24 crayons enough for a whole class |
| $17 |
Kindergarten chair |
| $24 |
Uniform, shoes, socks, and backpack for those children not able to attend school due to extreme poverty. |
| $25 |
School Desk |
| $25 |
Dental treatment for a child (average covering several visits) |
| $44 |
One weeks wages for a teacher |
| $50 |
Classroom size white board |
| $100 |
Fans for a classroom (two ceiling fans per room) |
| $170 |
Netbook computer for individual tutoring of children |
| $260 |
Basketball hoop and stand for shooting practice/play |
| $300 |
Movable soccer goals |
| $800 |
Playground equipment (swing sets with 8 swings) |
| $10,000 |
A new school classroom including desks and white boards |
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