- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (₨476) | ₨417 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.33 (₨383) | ₨266 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (₨307) | ₨142 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (₨111) | ₨52 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.84 (₨204) | ₨72 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (₨178) | ₨40 | + 342% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (₨294) | ₨201 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (₨215) | ₨139 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (₨129) | ₨25 | + 423% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.45 (₨104) | ₨121 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨935) | ₨831 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (₨138) | ₨82 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (₨60) | ₨33 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 125% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (₨64,194) | ₨30,942 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (₨43,867) | ₨21,285 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (₨19,150) | ₨4,411 | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (₨37,627) | ₨25,314 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (₨25,966) | ₨15,654 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (₨20,897) | ₨3,891 | + 437% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨3,278) | ₨844 | + 288% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (₨28,063) | ₨33,586 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (₨8,969) | ₨10,568 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (₨450) | ₨382 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (₨808) | ₨545 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (₨4,653) | ₨2,402 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (₨2,872) | ₨2,708 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (₨5,875) | ₨3,721 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (₨6,101) | ₨2,923 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (₨1,333,574) | ₨876,886 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (₨61) | ₨78 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (₨1,993) | ₨1,324 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨499) | ₨136 | + 267% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (₨653) | ₨283 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (₨1,717) | ₨1,544 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨462) | ₨255 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (₨347) | ₨177 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (₨420) | ₨228 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (₨137) | ₨132 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (₨137) | ₨70 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (₨501) | ₨278 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 32% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (₨1,520) | ₨1,196 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (₨689) | ₨471 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (₨1,787) | ₨1,987 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (₨3,228) | ₨1,802 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (₨431) | ₨643 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (₨315) | ₨195 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.86 (₨133) | ₨206 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (₨48,848) | ₨38,465 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (₨9) | ₨58 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (₨2,333) | ₨1,868 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (₨249) | ₨248 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 39% more expensive than in India
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