Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 26% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil)
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| Food | + 43% | |||
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| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 43% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Salvador | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (R$ 55) | R$ 37 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 29 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.05 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.10 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.50 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.78 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.05 (R$ 21) | R$ 16 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.33 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.50 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 77) | R$ 51 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (R$ 4.99) | R$ 3.77 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 78% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Salvador | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (R$ 5,888) | R$ 2,820 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $675 (R$ 3,476) | R$ 1,695 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (R$ 379) | R$ 235 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (R$ 2,920) | R$ 2,321 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $379 (R$ 1,952) | R$ 1,425 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (R$ 235) | R$ 191 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (R$ 137) | R$ 53 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $362 (R$ 1,866) | R$ 2,026 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (R$ 454) | R$ 548 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 18 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (R$ 53) | R$ 14 | + 287% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 23% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Salvador | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (R$ 267) | R$ 185 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (R$ 217) | R$ 192 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (R$ 507) | R$ 383 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (R$ 435) | R$ 290 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 6% cheaper than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Salvador | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,386 (R$ 99,874) | R$ 108,418 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.21 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.66 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (R$ 159) | R$ 222 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (R$ 125) | R$ 35 | + 261% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 58% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Salvador | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.01 (R$ 26) | R$ 19 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (R$ 73) | R$ 36 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (R$ 157) | R$ 183 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.90 (R$ 25) | R$ 21 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.73 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.33 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (R$ 60) | R$ 40 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 10% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| San Salvador | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (R$ 89) | R$ 69 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 53 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (R$ 219) | R$ 146 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (R$ 202) | R$ 140 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 45) | R$ 13 | + 256% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.47 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.76 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $506 (R$ 2,608) | R$ 3,195 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (R$ 1.03) | R$ 1.43 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (R$ 175) | R$ 88 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.63 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 145% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 660 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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