- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Mexico
- Usulutan
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Usulutan, El Salvador compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 25% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 150 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.04 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 86 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.20 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 48 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.30 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 18 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 30 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $0.75 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 15 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 36 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.97 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 22 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.48 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 14 | + 347% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 168 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.25 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 72% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,500 (Mex$ 26,705) | Mex$ 13,217 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 7,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (Mex$ 7,121) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 568% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 6,997 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,749 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 538 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 (Mex$ 1,335) | Mex$ 464 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $625 (Mex$ 11,127) | Mex$ 9,337 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Mex$ 2,670) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $1.00 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 47 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 65 | + 257% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 57% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $75 (Mex$ 1,335) | Mex$ 807 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (Mex$ 1,024) | Mex$ 543 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Mex$ 1,246) | Mex$ 1,417 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $40 (Mex$ 712) | Mex$ 917 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 21% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,500 (Mex$ 436,181) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 453 | - | |
| 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) | $8 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 73 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 269 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 420 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $15 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 74 | + 262% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $1.35 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 41 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.13 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 61 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.13 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.00 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 102 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 12% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 282 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $6 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 126 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 767 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (Mex$ 1,129) | Mex$ 783 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 76 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.88 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 53 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.92 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 32 | + 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 1.78) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $25 (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 667 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.23 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 46 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 286 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 37% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 52,197
($2,932)
in Usulutan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 38,000
in Zapopan.
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