Cost of living in El Salvador compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| El Salvador | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (83元) | 46元 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (49元) | 40元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.48 (18元) | 16元 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.99 (14元) | 18元 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (19元) | 19元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.70 (12元) | 11元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.49 (32元) | 63元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.85 (20元) | 15元 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (17元) | 6元 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.43 (10元) | 7元 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (103元) | 118元 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.11 (15元) | 8元 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (7元) | 16元 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| El Salvador | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,043 (7,382元) | 15,059元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $663 (4,694元) | 9,006元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $95 (674元) | 421元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $589 (4,174元) | 7,547元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $439 (3,111元) | 4,347元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (308元) | 262元 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (152元) | 115元 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $352 (2,493元) | 1,143元 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (677元) | 589元 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (60元) | 39元 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is about the same as in China | ||||
| El Salvador | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (409元) | 529元 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (309元) | 248元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (729元) | 626元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (503元) | 828元 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| El Salvador | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,448 (130,622元) | 161,247元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.70 (12元) | 9元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (215元) | 204元 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is about the same as in China | ||||
| El Salvador | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (43元) | 39元 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (105元) | 27元 | + 291% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (227元) | 391元 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (38元) | 53元 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (26元) | 33元 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (38元) | 34元 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.23 (16元) | 13元 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (8元) | 15元 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (65元) | 74元 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is about the same as in China | ||||
| El Salvador | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (130元) | 265元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (71元) | 110元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (333元) | 348元 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (47元) | 79元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.94 (35元) | 29元 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.73 (19元) | 18元 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $682 (4,828元) | 3,321元 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (0.98元) | 0.20元 | + 391% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (264元) | 410元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.54 (25元) | 24元 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,762 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 8% cheaper than in China
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