Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 58% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 57% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 28 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 10 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.06 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 1.52 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.59 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.78 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 3.97 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.05 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 9 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 3.96 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 2.04 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 2.37 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (CHF 15) | CHF 12 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 2.54 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.44 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 64% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (CHF 1,046) | CHF 2,710 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $673 (CHF 616) | CHF 1,916 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (CHF 96) | CHF 205 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (CHF 519) | CHF 1,767 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $379 (CHF 347) | CHF 1,201 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (CHF 42) | CHF 90 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (CHF 24) | CHF 46 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (CHF 329) | CHF 660 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (CHF 81) | CHF 160 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (CHF 6) | CHF 18 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (CHF 10) | CHF 35 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 49% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (CHF 48) | CHF 123 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (CHF 39) | CHF 67 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (CHF 90) | CHF 152 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (CHF 77) | CHF 207 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 53% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,386 (CHF 17,745) | CHF 28,154 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 1.81 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (CHF 28) | CHF 81 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (CHF 22) | CHF 32 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 56% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.01 (CHF 4.58) | CHF 19 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (CHF 13) | CHF 38 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (CHF 29) | CHF 102 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.90 (CHF 4.48) | CHF 8 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.02 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 4.59 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (CHF 5.85) | CHF 5.62 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 2.90 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (CHF 1.64) | CHF 3.79 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (CHF 11) | CHF 46 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 61% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Salvador | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (CHF 16) | CHF 74 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (CHF 9) | CHF 39 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (CHF 39) | CHF 147 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (CHF 37) | CHF 112 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (CHF 8) | CHF 19 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.47 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 5.04 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.76 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 8 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $506 (CHF 463) | CHF 708 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (CHF 0.18) | CHF 0.36 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (CHF 31) | CHF 79 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.52 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 8 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 603 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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