- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Mexico
- Usulutan
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Usulutan, El Salvador compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 27% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 164 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.04 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 81 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.20 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 47 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.30 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 17 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 35 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $0.75 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 14 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 35 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.97 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 25 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.48 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 13 | + 394% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 157 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.25 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 80% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,500 (Mex$ 27,001) | Mex$ 12,500 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,600 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (Mex$ 7,200) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 555% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,667 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 517 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 (Mex$ 1,350) | Mex$ 458 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $625 (Mex$ 11,251) | Mex$ 9,200 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Mex$ 2,700) | Mex$ 1,800 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $1.00 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 44 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 67 | + 252% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 63% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $75 (Mex$ 1,350) | Mex$ 733 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (Mex$ 1,035) | Mex$ 543 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Mex$ 1,260) | Mex$ 1,367 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $40 (Mex$ 720) | Mex$ 867 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,500 (Mex$ 441,020) | Mex$ 279,571 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 13 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 464 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 99 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 23% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 66 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 261 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 375 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $15 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 68 | + 295% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $1.35 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 38 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.13 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 56 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 22 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.13 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.00 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 92 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 8% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (Mex$ 690) | Mex$ 288 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $6 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 119 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 825 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (Mex$ 1,142) | Mex$ 771 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 70 | + 183% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.88 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 50 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.92 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 32 | + 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $75 (Mex$ 1,350) | Mex$ 2,766 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 1.80) | Mex$ 3.38 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $25 (Mex$ 450) | Mex$ 700 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.23 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 45 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 165 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 41% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 59,282
($3,293)
in Usulutan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 42,000
in Zapopan.
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