Cost of living in El Salvador compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (52元) | 54元 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (40元) | 36元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (15元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (11元) | 14元 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (20元) | 14元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (12元) | 9元 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (27元) | 56元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (13元) | 12元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (13元) | 6元 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (10元) | 6元 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (103元) | 108元 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (12元) | 9元 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (5.77元) | 10元 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (7,444元) | 7,480元 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (4,214元) | 4,546元 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (478元) | 406元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (4,383元) | 6,893元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $351 (2,272元) | 3,954元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (262元) | 261元 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (209元) | 84元 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (2,233元) | 2,223元 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (571元) | 622元 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (31元) | 47元 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (75元) | 44元 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (332元) | 359元 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (251元) | 227元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (545元) | 569元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (614元) | 513元 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,930 (142,080元) | 160,747元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (6元) | 6元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (158元) | 177元 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.35 (28元) | 29元 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (68元) | 35元 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (199元) | 441元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (24元) | 31元 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (26元) | 38元 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (34元) | 33元 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (15元) | 9元 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (15元) | 11元 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (49元) | 84元 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (112元) | 201元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (69元) | 94元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 978元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (240元) | 413元 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (41元) | 70元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (30元) | 34元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (11元) | 31元 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 (3,013元) | 3,170元 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (0.94元) | 0.55元 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (220元) | 419元 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.56 (23元) | 22元 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 8% cheaper than in China
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