Cost of living in El Salvador compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨970) | ₨367 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨572) | ₨331 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.48 (₨204) | ₨168 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.99 (₨164) | ₨58 | + 185% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (₨226) | ₨93 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.70 (₨140) | ₨39 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.49 (₨370) | ₨241 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.85 (₨235) | ₨154 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (₨197) | ₨31 | + 542% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.43 (₨118) | ₨169 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,201) | ₨776 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.11 (₨174) | ₨91 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (₨80) | ₨37 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,043 (₨85,826) | ₨40,484 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $663 (₨54,572) | ₨24,222 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $95 (₨7,831) | ₨5,258 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $589 (₨48,528) | ₨25,031 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $439 (₨36,167) | ₨15,316 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (₨3,586) | ₨5,856 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (₨1,772) | ₨665 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $352 (₨28,987) | ₨31,013 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (₨7,868) | ₨11,734 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨695) | ₨552 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨447 | - | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (₨4,754) | ₨2,473 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (₨3,591) | ₨2,814 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (₨8,477) | ₨4,387 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (₨5,852) | ₨3,148 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,448 (₨1,518,693) | ₨1,326,030 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.70 (₨140) | ₨105 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (₨2,505) | ₨1,093 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨495) | ₨144 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨1,221) | ₨263 | + 363% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (₨2,639) | ₨916 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (₨441) | ₨412 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (₨302) | ₨231 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (₨445) | ₨281 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.23 (₨184) | ₨175 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (₨91) | ₨102 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (₨754) | ₨316 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (₨1,511) | ₨1,432 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (₨824) | ₨597 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,467 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (₨3,877) | ₨1,933 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨544) | ₨720 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.94 (₨407) | ₨226 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.73 (₨225) | ₨182 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $682 (₨56,135) | ₨50,214 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (₨11) | ₨1.43 | + 698% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (₨3,072) | ₨1,609 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.54 (₨291) | ₨265 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,316 prices entered by 1,285 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 66% more expensive than in India
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