Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| El Salvador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (R$ 59) | R$ 30 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 32) | R$ 31 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.19 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.57 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.40 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.15 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.15 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.80 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.54 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.65 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (R$ 67) | R$ 42 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.37 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.80 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| El Salvador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,012 (R$ 4,992) | R$ 2,849 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $580 (R$ 2,861) | R$ 2,011 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $87 (R$ 429) | R$ 558 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $571 (R$ 2,815) | R$ 2,246 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $348 (R$ 1,718) | R$ 1,489 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $69 (R$ 339) | R$ 404 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (R$ 160) | R$ 84 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $399 (R$ 1,970) | R$ 2,006 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (R$ 500) | R$ 588 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (R$ 43) | R$ 19 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| El Salvador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (R$ 236) | R$ 244 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (R$ 180) | R$ 221 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (R$ 423) | R$ 348 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (R$ 379) | R$ 266 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| El Salvador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,817 (R$ 87,867) | R$ 99,035 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (R$ 5.19) | R$ 7 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (R$ 141) | R$ 223 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| El Salvador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.78 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (R$ 78) | R$ 52 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (R$ 172) | R$ 244 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.19 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.94 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.66 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (R$ 68) | R$ 48 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| El Salvador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (R$ 80) | R$ 92 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (R$ 49) | R$ 53 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (R$ 238) | R$ 189 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (R$ 163) | R$ 189 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 26 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.71 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.78 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $577 (R$ 2,843) | R$ 3,925 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (R$ 1.26) | R$ 1.29 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (R$ 155) | R$ 122 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.72 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 11% more expensive than in Brazil
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