Cost of living in San Salvador, El Salvador vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 27% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (£5.72) | £10 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (£4.46) | £6 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (£1.63) | £3.36 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (£1.19) | £1.01 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (£2.18) | £2.86 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (£1.35) | £1.28 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (£3.02) | £5.47 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (£1.47) | £1.94 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (£1.41) | £0.85 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (£1.16) | £1.71 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (£11) | £8 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (£1.29) | £1.78 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (£0.64) | £0.90 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 48% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (£825) | £1,801 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (£467) | £1,197 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (£53) | £138 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (£486) | £981 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $353 (£253) | £609 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (£29) | £131 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (£23) | £17 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (£248) | £331 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (£63) | £66 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (£3.49) | £5.73 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (£8) | £11 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 24% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (£37) | £81 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (£27) | £29 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (£60) | £67 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (£68) | £63 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 44% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,024 (£15,098) | £17,216 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (£0.72) | £1.21 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (£17) | £52 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (£18) | £13 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 17% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.28 (£3.07) | £3.90 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (£9) | £7 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (£22) | £80 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.17 (£2.99) | £3.07 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (£2.93) | £1.41 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (£3.77) | £3.30 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (£1.63) | £1.51 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (£1.62) | £1.20 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (£5.44) | £12 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 43% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (£12) | £32 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (£8) | £23 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $46 (£33) | £89 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (£27) | £51 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (£4.59) | £7 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (£3.34) | £3.62 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (£1.23) | £4.40 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $545 (£391) | £401 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (£0.12) | £0.17 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (£24) | £27 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.56 (£2.55) | £9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,068 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 40% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,700 in Southampton you would need to make just about £3,417 ($4,758) in San Salvador.
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