- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Mexico
- Usulutan
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Usulutan, El Salvador compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 30% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 87 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.04 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 78 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.20 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 70 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.30 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.25 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 31 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $0.75 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 16 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 29 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.97 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 18 | + 200% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.48 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 17 | + 276% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 171 | + 7% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.25 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 14 | + 101% | |
Housing | + 99% | |||
Housing in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 99% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,500 (Mex$ 27,803) | Mex$ 8,162 | + 241% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,946 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (Mex$ 7,414) | Mex$ 988 | + 651% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,676 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,352 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 798 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 (Mex$ 1,390) | Mex$ 392 | + 254% | |
40” flat screen TV | $625 (Mex$ 11,585) | Mex$ 7,700 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Mex$ 2,780) | Mex$ 1,583 | + 76% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $1.00 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 93 | - 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 28 | + 775% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 33% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $75 (Mex$ 1,390) | Mex$ 653 | + 113% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (Mex$ 1,066) | Mex$ 831 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Mex$ 1,297) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $40 (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 1,060 | - 30% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 20% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,500 (Mex$ 454,120) | Mex$ 280,660 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 371 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 20% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 63 | + 135% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 135 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 399 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $15 (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 65 | + 330% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $1.35 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 43 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.13 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 46 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.13 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.00 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 73 | + 1% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 41% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (Mex$ 711) | Mex$ 337 | + 111% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $6 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 126 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 343 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (Mex$ 1,175) | Mex$ 518 | + 127% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 68 | + 200% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.88 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 43 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.92 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 20% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 9,705 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 1.85) | Mex$ 1.27 | + 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $25 (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 506 | - 8% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.23 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 48 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 49% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 32,828
($1,771)
in Usulutan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 22,000
in Aguascalientes.
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