Nobody will ever blame you for being too formal. You use âvousâ to say âyouâ in French with: 1  People you donât know (people in the street, sellersâ¦). 2  People more than 20 year older than you.
1 Cost of living in Managua is 34% cheaper than in San Jose. 2  Cost of living in Managua is 12% more expensive than in LeÃ³n. 3  Cost of living in Managua is 52% cheaper than in Houston, Texas.  Cost of living in Granada is 13% more expensive than in LeÃ³n.
Outside of Managua, housing prices can be a little cheaper. The charming colonial city of Granada is one of the safest and most expat-friendly cities in Nicaragua, and has an estimated 1,000 foreigners living there full-time. Iâve seen respectable apartments going for around $500-600 a month, and Iâm sure you could do better if you really wanted to work.