Cost of living in San Salvador, El Salvador vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 58% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 | $19 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 | $9 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.10 | $7 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 | $1.69 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.53 | $6 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.98 | $7 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.91 | $10 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.06 | $4.89 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 | $2.41 | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 | $3.43 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $16 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 | $2.56 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.92 | $4.30 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 58% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,190 | $2,610 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 | $1,963 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 | $279 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 | $1,732 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $362 | $1,316 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 | $143 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 | $41 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | $345 | $450 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 | $132 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 | $14 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 | $26 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 41% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 | $66 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 | $75 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 | $101 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 | $172 | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 24% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,838 | $25,902 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 | $1.03 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $26 | $42 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 52% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.68 | $12 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 | $29 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 | $115 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.17 | $9 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 | $4.89 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 | $5.81 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 | $5.70 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 | $2.05 | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 | $25 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 47% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 | $58 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $10 | $26 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $46 | $123 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 | $110 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 | $13 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 | $6 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 | $7 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $529 | $429 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 | $51 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.65 | $10 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 50% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,400 in Maui you would need to make just about $4,175 in San Salvador.
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