Cost of living in San Salvador, El Salvador vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 35% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (30 zł) | 26 zł | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (6 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 115% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.03 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (8 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (7 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 219% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (6 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 88% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (59 zł) | 27 zł | + 123% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (7 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (3.33 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 25% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (4,300 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (2,434 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (276 zł) | 471 zł | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (2,532 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $353 (1,320 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (151 zł) | 280 zł | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (121 zł) | 47 zł | + 155% | |
40” flat screen tv | $345 (1,290 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (330 zł) | 403 zł | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (18 zł) | 21 zł | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (44 zł) | 17 zł | + 154% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (192 zł) | 246 zł | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (139 zł) | 118 zł | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (315 zł) | 310 zł | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (355 zł) | 350 zł | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,024 (78,681 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (3.73 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (91 zł) | 94 zł | - 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (92 zł) | 26 zł | + 259% | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.28 (16 zł) | 16 zł | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (49 zł) | 28 zł | + 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (114 zł) | 101 zł | + 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.17 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 105% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (8 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (28 zł) | 36 zł | - 22% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 13% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (65 zł) | 68 zł | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 (40 zł) | 54 zł | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $46 (172 zł) | 133 zł | + 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (139 zł) | 138 zł | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 108% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $545 (2,039 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (0.64 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 116% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (127 zł) | 119 zł | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.56 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 4% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 23% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 11,593 zł ($3,098) in San Salvador to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,400 zł in Łódź.
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