Cost of living in El Salvador compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (₨651) | ₨388 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.82 (₨420) | ₨281 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.71 (₨195) | ₨141 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.49 (₨107) | ₨52 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.21 (₨160) | ₨72 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.64 (₨118) | ₨37 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.81 (₨347) | ₨214 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.15 (₨155) | ₨140 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (₨130) | ₨28 | + 357% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.48 (₨106) | ₨127 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (₨868) | ₨825 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (₨130) | ₨84 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.87 (₨63) | ₨35 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $866 (₨62,424) | ₨31,177 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $489 (₨35,272) | ₨20,116 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $70 (₨5,063) | ₨4,308 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $532 (₨38,341) | ₨23,452 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $332 (₨23,935) | ₨13,618 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $49 (₨3,548) | ₨3,250 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (₨1,958) | ₨743 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $415 (₨29,942) | ₨30,078 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (₨6,310) | ₨10,522 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.21 (₨376) | ₨379 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (₨2,629) | ₨325 | + 708% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (₨3,967) | ₨2,357 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (₨2,226) | ₨2,543 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (₨6,126) | ₨3,755 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (₨5,233) | ₨2,819 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,141 (₨1,596,485) | ₨930,451 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (₨65) | ₨76 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (₨2,013) | ₨1,216 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.32 (₨312) | ₨106 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (₨1,010) | ₨211 | + 380% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $29 (₨2,071) | ₨975 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.68 (₨410) | ₨248 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (₨265) | ₨173 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (₨387) | ₨242 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.77 (₨128) | ₨152 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (₨117) | ₨69 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (₨707) | ₨243 | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (₨1,491) | ₨1,179 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (₨944) | ₨467 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (₨4,402) | ₨1,718 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (₨1,959) | ₨1,945 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.70 (₨411) | ₨686 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.57 (₨257) | ₨220 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.94 (₨140) | ₨226 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $494 (₨35,646) | ₨33,881 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (₨21) | ₨3.67 | + 467% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (₨2,652) | ₨1,918 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.09 (₨295) | ₨241 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 58% more expensive than in India
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