- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (₨465) | ₨417 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.19 (₨376) | ₨266 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (₨310) | ₨143 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.97 (₨143) | ₨51 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (₨186) | ₨72 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (₨179) | ₨41 | + 335% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (₨296) | ₨198 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (₨217) | ₨137 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (₨130) | ₨24 | + 434% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (₨109) | ₨119 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨943) | ₨815 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (₨140) | ₨81 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (₨60) | ₨32 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $900 (₨65,209) | ₨31,521 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $556 (₨40,258) | ₨21,602 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (₨19,318) | ₨4,278 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (₨37,957) | ₨25,672 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (₨26,193) | ₨15,658 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (₨21,080) | ₨3,669 | + 474% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨3,306) | ₨854 | + 287% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (₨28,309) | ₨33,731 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (₨9,048) | ₨10,303 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (₨454) | ₨375 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (₨815) | ₨520 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (₨4,550) | ₨2,402 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (₨2,897) | ₨2,728 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (₨5,503) | ₨3,712 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (₨5,944) | ₨2,928 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (₨1,345,269) | ₨868,145 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (₨59) | ₨77 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (₨1,819) | ₨1,314 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨503) | ₨130 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (₨659) | ₨281 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (₨1,732) | ₨1,273 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨466) | ₨239 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (₨350) | ₨178 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (₨424) | ₨223 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (₨138) | ₨136 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (₨138) | ₨68 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (₨505) | ₨283 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 29% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (₨1,345) | ₨1,218 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (₨715) | ₨473 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (₨1,802) | ₨1,832 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (₨3,103) | ₨1,840 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (₨435) | ₨621 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (₨318) | ₨189 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.91 (₨138) | ₨204 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (₨49,276) | ₨38,887 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (₨9) | ₨54 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (₨2,497) | ₨1,896 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (₨251) | ₨249 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 41% more expensive than in India
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