Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| El Salvador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (R$ 62) | R$ 36 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 37) | R$ 34 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.03 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.86 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.70 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.87 (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.88 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.36 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.66 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.38 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (R$ 67) | R$ 44 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.25 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (R$ 4.80) | R$ 4.90 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| El Salvador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $951 (R$ 4,683) | R$ 3,725 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $656 (R$ 3,231) | R$ 2,495 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $73 (R$ 359) | R$ 593 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $609 (R$ 3,000) | R$ 2,641 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $443 (R$ 2,181) | R$ 1,683 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (R$ 198) | R$ 510 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $20 (R$ 100) | R$ 89 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $320 (R$ 1,578) | R$ 2,004 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (R$ 470) | R$ 631 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| El Salvador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (R$ 328) | R$ 249 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (R$ 229) | R$ 246 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (R$ 484) | R$ 412 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (R$ 437) | R$ 307 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| El Salvador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,245 (R$ 94,760) | R$ 116,713 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.58 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.53 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (R$ 149) | R$ 229 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| El Salvador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (R$ 100) | R$ 44 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (R$ 168) | R$ 263 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.46 (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.51 (R$ 27) | R$ 19 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.11 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.12 (R$ 5.51) | R$ 5.28 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 55 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| El Salvador | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (R$ 89) | R$ 113 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (R$ 56) | R$ 66 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $30 (R$ 148) | R$ 205 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (R$ 217) | R$ 197 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 32) | R$ 29 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.14 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $635 (R$ 3,126) | R$ 4,141 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (R$ 0.75) | R$ 1.29 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (R$ 192) | R$ 125 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.88 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is about the same as in Brazil
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