Cost of living in San Salvador, El Salvador vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 43% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (kr49) | kr136 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (kr38) | kr67 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (kr14) | kr29 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (kr10) | kr8 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.03 (kr19) | kr26 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (kr12) | kr22 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (kr26) | kr63 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (kr13) | kr18 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (kr12) | kr10 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (kr10) | kr11 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (kr97) | kr79 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (kr11) | kr19 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.84 (kr5.20) | kr11 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 35% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (kr7,079) | kr8,536 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (kr4,008) | kr5,788 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (kr454) | kr1,220 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (kr4,168) | kr5,337 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $353 (kr2,174) | kr3,926 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (kr249) | kr1,589 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (kr199) | kr188 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | $345 (kr2,124) | kr3,570 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (kr543) | kr710 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (kr30) | kr57 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (kr72) | kr154 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 35% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (kr316) | kr786 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (kr229) | kr244 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (kr518) | kr727 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (kr584) | kr1,206 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 54% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,024 (kr129,532) | kr301,099 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (kr6) | kr10 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (kr150) | kr386 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (kr152) | kr255 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 17% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.28 (kr26) | kr58 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (kr80) | kr73 | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (kr188) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.17 (kr26) | kr58 | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (kr25) | kr28 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (kr32) | kr29 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (kr14) | kr13 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (kr14) | kr16 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (kr47) | kr176 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 43% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (kr107) | kr344 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 (kr66) | kr191 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $46 (kr283) | kr475 | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (kr228) | kr616 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (kr39) | kr77 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (kr29) | kr41 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (kr11) | kr33 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $545 (kr3,358) | kr3,258 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (kr1.05) | kr0.93 | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (kr209) | kr230 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.56 (kr22) | kr42 | - 48% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr24,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr13,780 ($2,237) in San Salvador.
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