- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (₨436) | ₨381 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.85 (₨397) | ₨267 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.35 (₨227) | ₨143 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.42 (₨96) | ₨51 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (₨159) | ₨71 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.85 (₨193) | ₨45 | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (₨277) | ₨197 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (₨203) | ₨135 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (₨122) | ₨25 | + 397% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.35 (₨91) | ₨118 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨883) | ₨798 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.89 (₨128) | ₨80 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (₨56) | ₨31 | + 80% | |
| 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 | $829 (₨56,219) | ₨31,215 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $556 (₨37,694) | ₨20,986 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (₨18,087) | ₨4,312 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (₨35,539) | ₨24,117 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $364 (₨24,720) | ₨14,596 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (₨19,738) | ₨3,899 | + 406% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨3,096) | ₨884 | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (₨26,506) | ₨34,137 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (₨8,471) | ₨10,467 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (₨425) | ₨380 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (₨763) | ₨520 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (₨4,260) | ₨2,431 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (₨2,713) | ₨2,775 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (₨5,153) | ₨3,668 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (₨5,566) | ₨2,917 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (₨1,259,595) | ₨862,630 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (₨56) | ₨75 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (₨1,703) | ₨1,296 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨471) | ₨113 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (₨617) | ₨284 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (₨1,622) | ₨1,367 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨436) | ₨233 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (₨328) | ₨174 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (₨397) | ₨215 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (₨129) | ₨136 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (₨130) | ₨69 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (₨473) | ₨274 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (₨1,259) | ₨1,129 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $9 (₨642) | ₨463 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (₨1,700) | ₨1,795 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (₨2,906) | ₨1,806 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨578) | ₨668 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 (₨298) | ₨182 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.92 (₨130) | ₨200 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (₨46,138) | ₨38,910 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (₨8) | ₨34 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (₨2,338) | ₨1,848 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.45 (₨234) | ₨239 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,600 prices entered by 4,918 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 40% more expensive than in India
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