Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.81 (R$ 32) | R$ 25 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.62 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.61 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.38 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.63 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.52 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.15 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.28 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.82 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.08 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.48 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.72 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (R$ 78) | R$ 39 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.75 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (R$ 4.89) | R$ 3.40 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,055 (R$ 5,777) | R$ 3,349 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $593 (R$ 3,246) | R$ 1,923 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $82 (R$ 451) | R$ 504 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $516 (R$ 2,823) | R$ 1,974 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $321 (R$ 1,755) | R$ 1,288 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $47 (R$ 258) | R$ 303 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $28 (R$ 152) | R$ 79 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $367 (R$ 2,009) | R$ 1,517 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $87 (R$ 478) | R$ 433 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.70 (R$ 26) | R$ 25 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (R$ 81) | R$ 16 | + 394% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (R$ 292) | R$ 212 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $30 (R$ 162) | R$ 175 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (R$ 419) | R$ 303 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $65 (R$ 358) | R$ 239 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,194 (R$ 116,019) | R$ 87,851 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (R$ 4.87) | R$ 4.33 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (R$ 152) | R$ 209 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.54 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (R$ 69) | R$ 39 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $29 (R$ 157) | R$ 244 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.13 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.64 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.56 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.13 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.36 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.62 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.69 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (R$ 48) | R$ 40 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (R$ 117) | R$ 100 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (R$ 68) | R$ 52 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $91 (R$ 498) | R$ 235 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (R$ 192) | R$ 183 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 24 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.22 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $243 (R$ 1,332) | R$ 2,991 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (R$ 1.46) | R$ 1.19 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (R$ 210) | R$ 116 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.76 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,902 prices entered by 1,189 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 30% more expensive than in Brazil
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