- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Mexico
- Usulutan
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Usulutan, El Salvador compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 23% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 162 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.04 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 86 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.20 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 50 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.30 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 18 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 32 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $0.75 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 15 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 35 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.97 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 23 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.48 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 13 | + 367% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 173 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.25 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 78% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,500 (Mex$ 26,357) | Mex$ 11,704 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,331 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (Mex$ 7,029) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 559% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,498 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,372 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 538 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 (Mex$ 1,318) | Mex$ 464 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $625 (Mex$ 10,982) | Mex$ 9,337 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Mex$ 2,636) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $1.00 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 47 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 65 | + 253% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 54% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $75 (Mex$ 1,318) | Mex$ 750 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (Mex$ 1,010) | Mex$ 567 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Mex$ 1,230) | Mex$ 1,386 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $40 (Mex$ 703) | Mex$ 915 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 22% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,500 (Mex$ 430,502) | Mex$ 274,985 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 13 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 485 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 15% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 73 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 269 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 420 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $15 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 74 | + 258% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $1.35 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 41 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.13 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 61 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.13 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.00 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 102 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 4% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 310 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $6 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 126 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 821 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (Mex$ 1,114) | Mex$ 783 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 75 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.88 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 53 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.92 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 33 | + 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $75 (Mex$ 1,318) | Mex$ 2,577 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 1.76) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $25 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 686 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.23 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 46 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 224 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 38% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 44,123
($2,511)
in Usulutan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 32,000
in Zapopan.
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