Cost of living in San Salvador, El Salvador vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 86% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 20 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (R$ 34) | R$ 22 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.12 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.21 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.46 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.82 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.61 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R$ 86) | R$ 36 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.82 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.84 (R$ 4.59) | R$ 3.42 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 116% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (R$ 6,252) | R$ 1,618 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (R$ 3,539) | R$ 1,081 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (R$ 401) | R$ 369 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (R$ 3,681) | R$ 1,425 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $353 (R$ 1,920) | R$ 865 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (R$ 220) | R$ 493 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (R$ 176) | R$ 113 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (R$ 1,875) | R$ 1,517 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (R$ 480) | R$ 413 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (R$ 64) | R$ 10 | + 559% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 33% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (R$ 279) | R$ 200 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (R$ 202) | R$ 173 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (R$ 457) | R$ 314 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (R$ 516) | R$ 205 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 26% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,024 (R$ 114,393) | R$ 63,667 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (R$ 5.43) | R$ 4.09 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (R$ 132) | R$ 167 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (R$ 134) | R$ 43 | + 212% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 85% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.28 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (R$ 71) | R$ 49 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (R$ 166) | R$ 155 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.17 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.25 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.70 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (R$ 41) | R$ 26 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 9% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (R$ 94) | R$ 89 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (R$ 58) | R$ 36 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $46 (R$ 250) | R$ 130 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (R$ 202) | R$ 167 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (R$ 35) | R$ 10 | + 247% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 238% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $545 (R$ 2,965) | R$ 2,650 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (R$ 0.93) | R$ 1.76 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (R$ 185) | R$ 121 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.56 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,053 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 56% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 8,118 ($1,492) in San Salvador to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,200 in Teresina.
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