Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (Taka 710) | Taka 263 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.77 (Taka 490) | Taka 344 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.62 (Taka 222) | Taka 162 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.61 (Taka 137) | Taka 74 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (Taka 221) | Taka 112 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.84 (Taka 156) | Taka 50 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.98 (Taka 338) | Taka 581 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.28 (Taka 193) | Taka 172 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.82 (Taka 154) | Taka 26 | + 489% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.48 (Taka 125) | Taka 391 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Taka 1,212) | Taka 1,758 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.75 (Taka 149) | Taka 103 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (Taka 76) | Taka 41 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,055 (Taka 89,611) | Taka 59,451 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $593 (Taka 50,350) | Taka 33,978 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $82 (Taka 7,004) | Taka 4,046 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $516 (Taka 43,798) | Taka 35,113 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $321 (Taka 27,224) | Taka 15,590 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $47 (Taka 3,997) | Taka 3,803 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $28 (Taka 2,360) | Taka 1,167 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $367 (Taka 31,160) | Taka 35,909 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $87 (Taka 7,421) | Taka 13,069 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.70 (Taka 399) | Taka 431 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Taka 1,263) | Taka 852 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (Taka 4,532) | Taka 1,746 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $30 (Taka 2,512) | Taka 1,826 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (Taka 6,504) | Taka 5,220 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $65 (Taka 5,556) | Taka 4,121 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,194 (Taka 1,799,693) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (Taka 75) | Taka 96 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (Taka 2,310) | Taka 2,898 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.54 (Taka 301) | Taka 133 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Taka 1,077) | Taka 498 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $29 (Taka 2,436) | Taka 1,000 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.13 (Taka 351) | Taka 400 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.64 (Taka 309) | Taka 164 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.56 (Taka 387) | Taka 356 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.13 (Taka 181) | Taka 84 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.62 (Taka 138) | Taka 141 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (Taka 749) | Taka 167 | + 349% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (Taka 1,808) | Taka 1,289 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (Taka 1,061) | Taka 888 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $91 (Taka 7,727) | Taka 2,301 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (Taka 2,975) | Taka 1,790 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Taka 708) | Taka 817 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (Taka 318) | Taka 304 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.22 (Taka 188) | Taka 536 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $243 (Taka 20,669) | Taka 35,756 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (Taka 23) | Taka 1.67 | + 1258% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (Taka 3,262) | Taka 1,882 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.76 (Taka 319) | Taka 272 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,143 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
84.915
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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