- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Sudan
- San Salvador
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Salvador, El Salvador compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.00 (54 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.89 (106 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (76 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.45 (26 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $1.81 (33 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.18 (39 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.50 (81 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.22 (40 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (34 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.12 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $9 (162 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.84 (33 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.73 (13 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $588 (10,604 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $458 (8,273 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $96 (1,730 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $306 (5,515 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $196 (3,535 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $63 (1,142 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (921 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $424 (7,661 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (2,121 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.80 (105 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (45 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $59 (1,073 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (822 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (1,435 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (1,461 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 88% | |||
Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 88% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (361,004 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (15 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (1,037 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 937% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (398 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (122 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (177 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (472 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.68 (103 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.05 (73 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.99 (108 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.29 (41 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (42 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (126 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (365 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $10 (181 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (439 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (760 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.76 (104 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.61 (47 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.50 (27 Pound) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (12,265 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (2.89 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (535 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.60 (47 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 88% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 88% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 58,190 Pound
($3,224)
in San Salvador
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
31,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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