Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 4% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 39% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 500 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 207 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 74 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.05 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 28 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.50 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 47 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.78 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 35 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.05 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 99 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 44 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 38 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.33 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 83 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 340 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 36 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 31 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 33% 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 | $1,143 (Mex$ 21,678) | Mex$ 16,116 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $675 (Mex$ 12,798) | Mex$ 8,092 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (Mex$ 1,396) | Mex$ 733 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (Mex$ 10,752) | Mex$ 10,867 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $379 (Mex$ 7,187) | Mex$ 4,640 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 414 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (Mex$ 504) | Mex$ 347 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $362 (Mex$ 6,870) | Mex$ 6,089 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (Mex$ 1,670) | Mex$ 2,024 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 87 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 119 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 17% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (Mex$ 984) | Mex$ 891 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Mex$ 799) | Mex$ 662 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (Mex$ 1,867) | Mex$ 1,828 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (Mex$ 1,602) | Mex$ 1,213 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is about the same as in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,386 (Mex$ 367,710) | Mex$ 280,549 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.21 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 807 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 231 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 30% 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) | $5.01 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 84 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 128 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 471 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.90 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 92 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.73 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 61 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 55 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 39 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 35 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 351 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 14% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 320 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 137 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (Mex$ 806) | Mex$ 996 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (Mex$ 745) | Mex$ 636 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 107 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.47 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 73 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.76 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 31 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $506 (Mex$ 9,603) | Mex$ 9,917 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Mex$ 3.80) | Mex$ 2.53 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (Mex$ 643) | Mex$ 662 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.63 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 68 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 830 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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