Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 28 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 27 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.04 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.59 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.95 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.61 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.99 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.51 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.09 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.95 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.58 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.58 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.99 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 79) | R$ 39 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.78 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.95 (R$ 5.02) | R$ 3.47 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,118 (R$ 5,892) | R$ 3,039 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $621 (R$ 3,273) | R$ 1,848 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (R$ 309) | R$ 504 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $709 (R$ 3,735) | R$ 2,160 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $360 (R$ 1,897) | R$ 1,326 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $43 (R$ 226) | R$ 368 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (R$ 172) | R$ 80 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $344 (R$ 1,812) | R$ 1,702 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $87 (R$ 458) | R$ 479 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.69 (R$ 25) | R$ 23 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 17 | + 219% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (R$ 264) | R$ 201 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (R$ 202) | R$ 186 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (R$ 517) | R$ 329 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (R$ 550) | R$ 248 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,667 (R$ 103,683) | R$ 89,947 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (R$ 5.50) | R$ 4.67 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (R$ 156) | R$ 222 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.77 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (R$ 45) | R$ 41 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (R$ 173) | R$ 214 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.16 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.87 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.25 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.13 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 45 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (R$ 90) | R$ 93 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (R$ 56) | R$ 53 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (R$ 255) | R$ 210 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (R$ 221) | R$ 174 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 41) | R$ 25 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.54 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $502 (R$ 2,649) | R$ 3,612 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (R$ 1.07) | R$ 1.30 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (R$ 162) | R$ 116 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.73 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 25% more expensive than in Brazil
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