Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 21% cheaper than in Lille (France)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 14% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€16) | €16 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.33 (€2.85) | €5.81 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.82 (€1.56) | €1.15 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (€2.53) | €4.20 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.39 (€2.05) | €2.73 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.84 (€5.01) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.90 (€2.48) | €2.12 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.23 (€1.91) | €1.53 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.60 (€1.37) | €2.65 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (€15) | €6 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.17 (€1.86) | €2.29 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (€1.07) | €1.36 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 4% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Lille | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,428 (€1,223) | €1,236 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $827 (€709) | €881 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $106 (€91) | €123 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $836 (€716) | €693 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $532 (€456) | €572 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $96 (€82) | €82 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (€28) | €25 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $334 (€286) | €336 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (€105) | €95 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.70 (€4.88) | €10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€14) | €13 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 19% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Lille | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (€52) | €93 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (€34) | €35 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $130 (€111) | €95 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (€78) | €90 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 41% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Lille | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,100 (€19,789) | €23,157 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.08 (€0.93) | €1.71 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (€26) | €53 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (€23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 12% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Lille | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.45) | €5.32 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (€8) | €5.14 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (€33) | €25 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.92 (€4.21) | €4.09 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.76 (€4.08) | €3.41 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.47) | €3.68 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (€2.22) | €1.60 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (€1.66) | €2.15 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (€9) | €23 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 28% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (€18) | €43 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (€9) | €22 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (€38) | €79 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (€47) | €58 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.39 (€4.62) | €3.11 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.35 (€2.01) | €5.77 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $708 (€607) | €443 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (€0.12) | €0.22 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (€53) | €37 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.93 (€3.36) | €9 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 349 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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