- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (₨508) | ₨393 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.61 (₨400) | ₨261 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.94 (₨138) | ₨143 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.51 (₨108) | ₨51 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (₨209) | ₨71 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.68 (₨120) | ₨38 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (₨325) | ₨200 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (₨203) | ₨139 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (₨151) | ₨25 | + 514% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.24 (₨88) | ₨122 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,086) | ₨832 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.04 (₨145) | ₨82 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (₨50) | ₨33 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (₨63,675) | ₨30,539 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (₨43,512) | ₨20,550 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (₨18,995) | ₨4,569 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (₨37,323) | ₨24,271 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (₨25,756) | ₨14,735 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (₨20,728) | ₨3,625 | + 472% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨3,251) | ₨803 | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $439 (₨31,267) | ₨33,889 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (₨8,118) | ₨10,502 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.57 (₨397) | ₨395 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (₨802) | ₨571 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $73 (₨5,171) | ₨2,441 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (₨2,869) | ₨2,720 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (₨6,378) | ₨3,791 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (₨5,940) | ₨2,948 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,338 (₨1,306,639) | ₨880,663 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (₨64) | ₨78 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (₨1,642) | ₨1,366 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.37 (₨240) | ₨128 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (₨648) | ₨275 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $28 (₨1,964) | ₨1,366 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨458) | ₨252 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.55 (₨395) | ₨177 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (₨416) | ₨227 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (₨246) | ₨131 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (₨149) | ₨71 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (₨559) | ₨275 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 34% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (₨1,517) | ₨1,200 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (₨686) | ₨475 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $31 (₨2,237) | ₨1,906 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (₨2,869) | ₨1,982 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨658) | ₨593 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.94 (₨281) | ₨227 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.31 (₨164) | ₨206 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $824 (₨58,691) | ₨38,165 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 (₨10) | ₨64 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (₨2,025) | ₨1,874 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.20 (₨228) | ₨257 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 35% more expensive than in India
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