Cost of living in El Salvador compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (₨1,270) | ₨405 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨668) | ₨361 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.06 (₨261) | ₨178 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.93 (₨165) | ₨62 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.29 (₨281) | ₨102 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.66 (₨227) | ₨45 | + 407% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.28 (₨452) | ₨254 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.90 (₨248) | ₨195 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.26 (₨193) | ₨41 | + 371% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (₨140) | ₨166 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨1,455) | ₨909 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (₨184) | ₨93 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (₨76) | ₨41 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,373 (₨117,381) | ₨47,435 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $747 (₨63,846) | ₨28,288 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $101 (₨8,598) | ₨5,128 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $807 (₨68,988) | ₨30,304 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $461 (₨39,435) | ₨17,855 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $67 (₨5,709) | ₨4,698 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (₨2,256) | ₨737 | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (₨29,491) | ₨25,574 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (₨12,232) | ₨12,652 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (₨532) | ₨536 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (₨1,421) | ₨743 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (₨4,645) | ₨2,366 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (₨3,401) | ₨2,561 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (₨9,671) | ₨4,197 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (₨8,094) | ₨2,957 | + 174% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,844 (₨1,782,401) | ₨1,758,920 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.35 (₨115) | ₨103 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (₨2,333) | ₨1,626 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.28 (₨452) | ₨94 | + 381% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (₨708) | ₨250 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (₨3,382) | ₨1,186 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨568) | ₨346 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (₨400) | ₨229 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨596) | ₨271 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.31 (₨198) | ₨195 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (₨167) | ₨96 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (₨1,228) | ₨314 | + 291% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (₨1,981) | ₨1,276 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (₨1,058) | ₨640 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (₨3,864) | ₨1,586 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (₨4,932) | ₨2,144 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨750) | ₨709 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.34 (₨457) | ₨234 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.88 (₨160) | ₨200 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $695 (₨59,428) | ₨42,549 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (₨12) | ₨5.78 | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (₨5,302) | ₨1,629 | + 225% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.98 (₨340) | ₨273 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,410 prices entered by 574 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 73% more expensive than in India
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