Cost of living in San Salvador, El Salvador vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 40% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (€5.10) | €8 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (€1.86) | €6 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (€1.37) | €0.96 | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.03 (€2.49) | €2.79 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (€1.54) | €2.02 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (€3.46) | €5.36 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (€1.68) | €2.49 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (€1.62) | €1.60 | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (€1.33) | €2.31 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €7 | + 86% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (€1.48) | €2.05 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.84 (€0.69) | €1.09 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 32% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (€944) | €1,233 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (€535) | €912 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (€61) | €129 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (€556) | €750 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $353 (€290) | €569 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (€33) | €143 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (€27) | €27 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | $345 (€283) | €357 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (€72) | €109 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (€3.99) | €9 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (€10) | €13 | - 26% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 21% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (€42) | €79 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (€31) | €30 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (€69) | €86 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (€78) | €116 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 31% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,024 (€17,280) | €25,406 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (€0.82) | €1.37 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (€20) | €33 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (€20) | €17 | + 21% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 9% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.28 (€3.52) | €5.75 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (€11) | €7 | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (€25) | €24 | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.17 (€3.43) | €4.71 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (€3.35) | €4.25 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (€4.31) | €3.63 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (€1.86) | €1.71 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (€1.86) | €1.99 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (€6) | €18 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 41% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (€14) | €38 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 (€9) | €18 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $46 (€38) | €87 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (€30) | €53 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (€5.25) | €9 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (€3.83) | €2.65 | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (€1.41) | €5.93 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $545 (€448) | €407 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (€0.14) | €0.15 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (€28) | €52 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.56 (€2.92) | €8 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 34% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,600 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €2,388 ($2,905) in San Salvador.
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