Cost of living in Usulutan, El Salvador compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 11% 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 | $3.24 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.30 | $0.73 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 | $2.60 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $0.75 | $2.62 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.38 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 | $3.07 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.97 | $1.27 | + 134% | |
| 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 | $2.12 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 | $1.83 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 28% 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 | $141 | + 184% | |
| 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 | - | $112 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 | $36 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $625 | $429 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 | $145 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $1.00 | $8 | - 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 | $17 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 23% 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 | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 16% 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 | $0.55 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $28 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 23% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $5.39 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $80 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $15 | $5.91 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $1.35 | $3.63 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.13 | $5.06 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 | $3.37 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.13 | $1.97 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.00 | $16 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 12% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 | $39 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $6 | $22 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $111 | - | |
| 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 | $8 | + 30% | |
| 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 Air 2, 64GB | - | $479 | - | |
| 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 | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 463 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 7% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,642
in Usulutan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,400
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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