Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 5% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 8% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 324 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 138 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.48 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 51 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.04 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 23 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 40 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.65 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.42 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 82 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.05 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 48 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 23 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.44 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 31 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 224 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.17 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 35 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,043 (Mex$ 18,353) | Mex$ 16,690 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $663 (Mex$ 11,670) | Mex$ 10,563 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $95 (Mex$ 1,675) | Mex$ 1,191 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $591 (Mex$ 10,400) | Mex$ 12,725 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $394 (Mex$ 6,941) | Mex$ 5,671 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $48 (Mex$ 850) | Mex$ 954 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (Mex$ 379) | Mex$ 420 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $352 (Mex$ 6,199) | Mex$ 7,652 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (Mex$ 1,683) | Mex$ 2,167 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 106 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 160 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 14% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (Mex$ 1,030) | Mex$ 977 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 607 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Mex$ 1,618) | Mex$ 1,487 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $70 (Mex$ 1,239) | Mex$ 1,383 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 15% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,864 (Mex$ 314,469) | Mex$ 276,062 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (Mex$ 544) | Mex$ 476 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 282 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 45% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.01 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 106 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 159 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (Mex$ 598) | Mex$ 603 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.90 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 63 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.89 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 45 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 37 | + 211% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.26 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 24 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.40 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 97 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 341 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 125 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (Mex$ 748) | Mex$ 648 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (Mex$ 731) | Mex$ 783 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 131 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 68 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.06 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 39 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $646 (Mex$ 11,364) | Mex$ 10,283 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (Mex$ 2.45) | Mex$ 3.08 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 648 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.55 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 57 | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 493 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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