- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Mexico
- Usulutan
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Usulutan, El Salvador compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 28% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 134 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.04 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 91 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.20 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 52 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.30 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 31 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $0.75 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 15 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 38 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.97 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 20 | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.48 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 15 | + 331% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 177 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.25 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 22 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 45% | |
| 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 | $1,500 (Mex$ 28,212) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 8,555 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (Mex$ 7,523) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 652% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 9,884 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,215 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 620 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 (Mex$ 1,411) | Mex$ 432 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $625 (Mex$ 11,755) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Mex$ 2,821) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $1.00 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 36 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 63 | + 290% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 73% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $75 (Mex$ 1,411) | Mex$ 787 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (Mex$ 1,081) | Mex$ 523 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Mex$ 1,317) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $40 (Mex$ 752) | Mex$ 934 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 20% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,500 (Mex$ 460,801) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 543 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 21% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 65 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 378 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $15 (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 66 | + 329% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $1.35 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 39 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.13 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 50 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 23 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.13 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.00 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 101 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Usulutan (El Salvador) is 23% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (Mex$ 721) | Mex$ 277 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $6 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 131 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 734 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (Mex$ 1,193) | Mex$ 722 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 77 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.88 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 47 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.92 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 31 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Mex$ 1.88) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $25 (Mex$ 470) | Mex$ 647 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.23 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 47 | - 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 392 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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$ 72,159
($3,837)
in Usulutan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 51,000
in Zapopan.
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