Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 39% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 13% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 344 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 152 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.16 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 56 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.56 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.14 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 35 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.13 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 19 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.93 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 71 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.29 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 36 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 19 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.39 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 239 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.29 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 16 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 71% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,090 (Mex$ 22,176) | Mex$ 14,349 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $701 (Mex$ 14,248) | Mex$ 5,610 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $72 (Mex$ 1,470) | Mex$ 1,036 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $664 (Mex$ 13,501) | Mex$ 7,865 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $423 (Mex$ 8,600) | Mex$ 4,083 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $66 (Mex$ 1,347) | Mex$ 505 | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $28 (Mex$ 563) | Mex$ 326 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $324 (Mex$ 6,593) | Mex$ 6,728 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (Mex$ 1,977) | Mex$ 1,825 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.62 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 78 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 127 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 20% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 825 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (Mex$ 688) | Mex$ 586 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (Mex$ 1,893) | Mex$ 1,746 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (Mex$ 1,948) | Mex$ 1,144 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 46% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,000 (Mex$ 427,062) | Mex$ 261,233 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (Mex$ 742) | Mex$ 534 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Mex$ 394) | Mex$ 158 | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 54% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.75 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 97 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 191 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 398 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.33 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 62 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.90 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 56 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 54 | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.51 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 28 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.46 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 28 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 168 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 35% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 240 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 140 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (Mex$ 862) | Mex$ 1,001 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (Mex$ 860) | Mex$ 554 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 87 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 66 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.08 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 33 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (Mex$ 10,101) | Mex$ 9,259 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Mex$ 4.15) | Mex$ 1.66 | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (Mex$ 612) | Mex$ 716 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.87 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 58 | + 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 640 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2022.
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