Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 30% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| El Salvador | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (HK$80) | HK$88 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (HK$55) | HK$46 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.16 (HK$17) | HK$43 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.01 (HK$16) | HK$22 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (HK$20) | HK$33 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (HK$14) | HK$28 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (HK$32) | HK$93 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (HK$23) | HK$32 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (HK$17) | HK$24 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.29 (HK$10) | HK$14 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (HK$131) | HK$151 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (HK$16) | HK$20 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (HK$8) | HK$18 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 73% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| El Salvador | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (HK$8,972) | HK$44,085 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $673 (HK$5,280) | HK$30,601 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (HK$826) | HK$756 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (HK$4,450) | HK$23,709 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $387 (HK$3,037) | HK$15,335 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (HK$362) | HK$481 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (HK$209) | HK$152 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (HK$2,821) | HK$5,571 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (HK$667) | HK$1,720 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (HK$63) | HK$86 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | HK$94 | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| El Salvador | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (HK$427) | HK$411 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (HK$329) | HK$364 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (HK$759) | HK$552 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (HK$578) | HK$500 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| El Salvador | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,710 (HK$131,170) | HK$340,750 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (HK$10) | HK$23 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (HK$239) | HK$517 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 9% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| El Salvador | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (HK$47) | HK$48 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (HK$116) | HK$40 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (HK$255) | HK$300 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (HK$42) | HK$66 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.87 (HK$30) | HK$34 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (HK$46) | HK$30 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (HK$17) | HK$15 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (HK$9) | HK$25 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (HK$84) | HK$91 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 46% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| El Salvador | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (HK$136) | HK$362 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (HK$76) | HK$230 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | HK$450 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (HK$334) | HK$878 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (HK$58) | HK$177 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.63 (HK$36) | HK$50 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (HK$13) | HK$57 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $611 (HK$4,794) | HK$3,000 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (HK$1.26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (HK$291) | HK$861 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (HK$63) | HK$69 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 820 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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