Cost of living in El Salvador compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 105% | |||
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Food in El Salvador is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (₨1,418) | ₨417 | + 241% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨596) | ₨340 | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.42 (₨283) | ₨168 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.85 (₨154) | ₨60 | + 157% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.76 (₨229) | ₨87 | + 163% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.03 (₨168) | ₨47 | + 255% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.11 (₨340) | ₨243 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (₨248) | ₨182 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.09 (₨174) | ₨32 | + 447% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.39 (₨115) | ₨155 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,271) | ₨905 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (₨174) | ₨88 | + 97% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (₨83) | ₨39 | + 112% | |
Housing | + 72% | |||
Housing in El Salvador is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,066 (₨88,320) | ₨46,457 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $696 (₨57,654) | ₨26,696 | + 116% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $62 (₨5,123) | ₨4,673 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $704 (₨58,377) | ₨26,601 | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $374 (₨30,976) | ₨14,895 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $42 (₨3,511) | ₨4,065 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $18 (₨1,531) | ₨595 | + 157% | |
40” flat screen tv | $346 (₨28,664) | ₨29,913 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (₨10,905) | ₨10,503 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (₨498) | ₨455 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6.00 (₨497) | ₨647 | - 23% | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in El Salvador is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (₨5,334) | ₨2,412 | + 121% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (₨3,506) | ₨2,912 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨8,277) | ₨4,109 | + 101% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (₨7,473) | ₨2,950 | + 153% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in El Salvador is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,350 (₨1,686,812) | ₨1,910,150 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (₨96) | ₨102 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (₨2,132) | ₨1,062 | + 101% | |
Personal Care | + 117% | |||
Personal Care in El Salvador is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.55 (₨460) | ₨140 | + 229% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (₨1,357) | ₨241 | + 463% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (₨3,191) | ₨953 | + 235% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨579) | ₨386 | + 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.08 (₨338) | ₨200 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.22 (₨432) | ₨294 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.08 (₨173) | ₨155 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.21 (₨100) | ₨86 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (₨805) | ₨275 | + 193% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in El Salvador is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
El Salvador | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (₨2,411) | ₨1,451 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (₨1,066) | ₨688 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (₨5,666) | ₨1,587 | + 257% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (₨3,695) | ₨2,125 | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨590) | ₨625 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (₨397) | ₨191 | + 107% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.34 (₨194) | ₨178 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $780 (₨64,643) | ₨47,373 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (₨15) | ₨1.67 | + 814% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (₨3,259) | ₨1,611 | + 102% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.95 (₨327) | ₨289 | + 13% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 69% more expensive than in India
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