Cost of living in San Salvador, El Salvador vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 36% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (€7) | €15 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (€5.10) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (€1.87) | €5.83 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (€1.37) | €1.12 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (€2.49) | €3.32 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (€1.54) | €1.98 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (€3.46) | €7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (€1.69) | €1.94 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (€1.62) | €1.79 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (€1.33) | €2.25 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €6 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (€1.48) | €1.70 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.84 (€0.69) | €1.06 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 25% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (€945) | €1,120 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (€535) | €841 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (€61) | €118 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (€556) | €657 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $353 (€290) | €543 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (€33) | €75 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (€27) | €28 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (€283) | €322 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (€72) | €91 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (€3.99) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 30% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (€42) | €92 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (€31) | €37 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (€69) | €89 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (€78) | €90 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 45% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,024 (€17,289) | €22,770 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (€0.82) | €1.41 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (€20) | €51 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (€20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.28 (€3.52) | €5.32 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (€11) | €4.13 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (€25) | €24 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.17 (€3.43) | €3.81 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (€3.35) | €3.42 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (€4.32) | €3.93 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (€1.87) | €1.60 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (€1.86) | €2.23 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (€6) | €23 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 39% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (€14) | €37 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (€9) | €21 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $46 (€38) | €79 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (€30) | €47 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (€5.25) | €8 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (€3.83) | €3.07 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (€1.41) | €5.26 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $545 (€448) | €441 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (€0.14) | €0.22 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (€28) | €35 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.56 (€2.92) | €7 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 34% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Lille you would need to make just about €2,436 ($2,963) in San Salvador.
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