Cost of living in Usulutan, El Salvador compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 9% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $10 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.04 | $7 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.20 | $3.25 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.30 | $0.72 | + 80% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.25 | $2.60 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $0.75 | $2.49 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $4.93 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 | $3.00 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.97 | $1.22 | + 143% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.48 | $1.75 | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 | $8 | + 23% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.25 | $1.82 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 | $1.81 | - 17% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 29% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,500 | $1,164 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $992 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 | $138 | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $806 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $650 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 | $36 | + 111% | |
40” flat screen TV | $625 | $434 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 | $134 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $1.00 | $8 | - 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 | $18 | - 26% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 25% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $75 | $40 | + 88% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 | $44 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 | $68 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $40 | $93 | - 57% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 15% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,500 | $20,708 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 | $0.59 | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $28 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 18% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $5.08 | + 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $87 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $15 | $6 | + 143% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $1.35 | $3.78 | - 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.13 | $4.71 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 | $2.34 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.13 | $1.95 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.00 | $16 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 10% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 | $37 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $6 | $22 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $114 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 | $40 | + 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 | $9 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.88 | $3.97 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.92 | $4.00 | - 52% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $435 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 | $0.10 | ||
1 month of gym membership in business district | $25 | $35 | - 29% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.23 | $7 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 9% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,596
in Usulutan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,300
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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