Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Taka 1,052) | Taka 532 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Taka 573) | Taka 488 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.19 (Taka 191) | Taka 263 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.57 (Taka 138) | Taka 98 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.15 (Taka 188) | Taka 134 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.15 (Taka 188) | Taka 96 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (Taka 329) | Taka 329 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (Taka 256) | Taka 203 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (Taka 178) | Taka 27 | + 547% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.54 (Taka 135) | Taka 530 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Taka 1,194) | Taka 1,346 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (Taka 171) | Taka 112 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.37 (Taka 120) | Taka 58 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,012 (Taka 88,640) | Taka 43,087 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $580 (Taka 50,803) | Taka 21,416 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $87 (Taka 7,621) | Taka 4,489 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $571 (Taka 49,980) | Taka 37,342 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $348 (Taka 30,504) | Taka 20,129 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $69 (Taka 6,020) | Taka 3,105 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (Taka 2,838) | Taka 947 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $399 (Taka 34,977) | Taka 36,542 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (Taka 8,870) | Taka 16,205 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Taka 596) | Taka 369 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Taka 768) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (Taka 4,194) | Taka 2,612 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (Taka 3,189) | Taka 3,117 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Taka 7,507) | Taka 9,947 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (Taka 6,726) | Taka 6,827 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,817 (Taka 1,560,106) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (Taka 92) | Taka 91 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (Taka 2,499) | Taka 1,696 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.78 (Taka 419) | Taka 296 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (Taka 1,381) | Taka 1,395 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (Taka 3,053) | Taka 1,191 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.19 (Taka 454) | Taka 498 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (Taka 328) | Taka 208 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (Taka 662) | Taka 690 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (Taka 226) | Taka 173 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.94 (Taka 257) | Taka 229 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (Taka 1,205) | Taka 304 | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (Taka 1,416) | Taka 1,410 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Taka 873) | Taka 885 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (Taka 4,231) | Taka 1,939 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (Taka 2,902) | Taka 3,617 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Taka 887) | Taka 1,328 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.71 (Taka 325) | Taka 393 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.78 (Taka 156) | Taka 594 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $577 (Taka 50,485) | Taka 35,756 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Taka 22) | Taka 2.19 | + 918% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (Taka 2,747) | Taka 1,057 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.72 (Taka 326) | Taka 264 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,167 prices entered by 263 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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