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Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (Taka 584) | Taka 380 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.60 (Taka 473) | Taka 430 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.57 (Taka 216) | Taka 230 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.52 (Taka 128) | Taka 73 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.65 (Taka 223) | Taka 104 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.95 (Taka 165) | Taka 57 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (Taka 385) | Taka 329 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.76 (Taka 233) | Taka 149 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (Taka 181) | Taka 24 | + 643% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.36 (Taka 115) | Taka 349 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,276) | Taka 2,441 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (Taka 165) | Taka 100 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.78 (Taka 66) | Taka 49 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $849 (Taka 71,667) | Taka 39,061 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $530 (Taka 44,748) | Taka 30,585 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $94 (Taka 7,943) | Taka 3,590 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $600 (Taka 50,620) | Taka 39,337 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (Taka 30,495) | Taka 21,014 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (Taka 24,542) | Taka 3,613 | + 579% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (Taka 3,199) | Taka 1,605 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $439 (Taka 37,020) | Taka 43,845 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (Taka 9,554) | Taka 13,495 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.57 (Taka 470) | Taka 316 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (Taka 1,012) | Taka 607 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $70 (Taka 5,930) | Taka 2,249 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (Taka 3,390) | Taka 2,442 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Taka 7,235) | Taka 5,023 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (Taka 5,982) | Taka 3,926 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,355 (Taka 1,801,653) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (Taka 74) | Taka 88 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (Taka 2,059) | Taka 2,573 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.15 (Taka 350) | Taka 300 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Taka 767) | Taka 540 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $25 (Taka 2,099) | Taka 1,088 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Taka 543) | Taka 339 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.55 (Taka 468) | Taka 313 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (Taka 666) | Taka 367 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.80 (Taka 237) | Taka 91 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (Taka 177) | Taka 114 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (Taka 662) | Taka 255 | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (Taka 1,857) | Taka 951 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Taka 856) | Taka 760 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $37 (Taka 3,099) | Taka 2,015 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (Taka 3,873) | Taka 2,831 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Taka 769) | Taka 1,364 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (Taka 332) | Taka 305 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.88 (Taka 243) | Taka 501 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $824 (Taka 69,490) | Taka 35,756 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 (Taka 11) | Taka 22 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (Taka 2,289) | Taka 2,127 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.15 (Taka 266) | Taka 223 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
84.366
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USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,165 prices entered by 356 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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