Cost of living comparison between San Salvador (El Salvador) and Dublin (Ireland)
| Food | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 51% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $6.15 (€4.84) | €14.25 | 66% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.13 (€4.03) | €6.98 | 42% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $2.35 (€1.85) | €4.61 | 60% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.37 (€1.08) | €1.34 | 19% |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.63 (€1.28) | €2.85 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.33 (€1.04) | €2.79 | 63% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.58 (€2.82) | €4.17 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.46 (€1.94) | €2.39 | 19% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $2.17 (€1.71) | €2.82 | 39% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.23 (€0.97) | €1.83 | 47% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16.17 (€12.71) | €12.71 | 0% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.36 (€1.07) | €2.18 | 51% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.02 (€0.80) | €1.51 | 47% |
| Housing | 39% | ||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 39% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $758 (€596) | €1,175 | 49% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $109 (€86) | €154 | 44% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $62 (€49) | €30 | 64% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $659 (€518) | €549 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $113 (€88) | €90 | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.50 (€4.32) | €8.28 | 48% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7.41 (€5.83) | €10.60 | 45% |
| Clothes | 19% | ||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 19% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $57 (€45) | €78 | 42% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $45 (€35) | €37 | 4% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $74 (€58) | €70 | 17% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $61 (€48) | €68 | 29% |
| Transportation | 62% | ||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 62% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,875 (€13,272) | €22,583 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.53 (€1.20) | €1.52 | 21% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $29 (€23) | €92 | 75% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - |
| Personal Care | 18% | ||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 18% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $8.16 (€6.41) | €7.21 | 11% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.29 (€3.37) | €4.20 | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.62 (€2.06) | €2.43 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.56 (€3.59) | €3.93 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.43 (€1.91) | €2.33 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (€1.82) | €2.33 | 22% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6.94 (€5.46) | €13.16 | 59% |
| Entertainment | 44% | ||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 44% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17.50 (€13.76) | €30 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $7.43 (€5.85) | €19.30 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $21 (€16.20) | €59 | 73% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $50 (€39) | €68 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.50 (€4.33) | €8.01 | 46% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $3.84 (€3.02) | €2.94 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $2.33 (€1.84) | €4.69 | 61% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | $238 (€187) | €147 | 27% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.14) | €0.26 | 44% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $35 (€27) | €56 | 51% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $2.52 (€1.99) | €8.57 | 77% |
| TOTAL | 47% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,126 prices entered by 283 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2012.
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Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 47% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,000
in Dublin
you would need to make just about €1,580
($2,009)
in San Salvador.