Cost of living in El Salvador compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| El Salvador | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (70元) | 41元 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (43元) | 37元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.37 (16元) | 17元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.58 (11元) | 14元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.22 (15元) | 16元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.06 (14元) | 9元 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.72 (25元) | 48元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (20元) | 13元 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (14元) | 6元 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.48 (10元) | 7元 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (84元) | 97元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (13元) | 9元 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.33 (9元) | 13元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| El Salvador | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,081 (7,201元) | 13,898元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $604 (4,024元) | 8,379元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $127 (844元) | 462元 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $571 (3,804元) | 6,525元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $348 (2,322元) | 4,376元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $69 (458元) | 516元 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (216元) | 140元 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $397 (2,646元) | 1,829元 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (683元) | 546元 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (46元) | 50元 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (58元) | 66元 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| El Salvador | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (311元) | 511元 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (243元) | 288元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (571元) | 654元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (510元) | 844元 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| El Salvador | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,234 (114,859元) | 148,501元 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.08 (7元) | 8元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (190元) | 206元 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| El Salvador | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.78 (32元) | 28元 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (105元) | 27元 | + 290% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (226元) | 386元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.19 (35元) | 30元 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (25元) | 19元 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (50元) | 44元 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (17元) | 21元 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.94 (20元) | 16元 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (92元) | 82元 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| El Salvador | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $15 (98元) | 260元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (65元) | 122元 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (322元) | 417元 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (222元) | 319元 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (68元) | 90元 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.71 (25元) | 31元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.79 (12元) | 19元 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $577 (3,843元) | 2,968元 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (1.28元) | 0.24元 | + 425% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (209元) | 410元 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.72 (25元) | 38元 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 16% cheaper than in China
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