Cost of living in El Salvador compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (₨524) | ₨370 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (₨455) | ₨294 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (₨166) | ₨143 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.67 (₨122) | ₨52 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (₨222) | ₨73 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (₨137) | ₨36 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (₨308) | ₨227 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (₨150) | ₨140 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (₨144) | ₨31 | + 364% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.65 (₨121) | ₨132 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨1,134) | ₨772 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.78 (₨130) | ₨85 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (₨65) | ₨36 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (₨84,042) | ₨33,366 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (₨47,580) | ₨19,918 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (₨5,396) | ₨4,363 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (₨49,480) | ₨19,036 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $342 (₨25,037) | ₨12,499 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (₨2,953) | ₨3,334 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (₨2,360) | ₨676 | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (₨25,213) | ₨29,555 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (₨6,447) | ₨10,444 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (₨355) | ₨411 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (₨816) | ₨211 | + 286% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (₨3,752) | ₨2,314 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (₨2,886) | ₨2,579 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (₨6,148) | ₨3,601 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (₨6,930) | ₨2,719 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,888 (₨1,454,722) | ₨918,724 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (₨73) | ₨80 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (₨1,781) | ₨1,164 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.75 (₨347) | ₨100 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (₨767) | ₨212 | + 261% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (₨2,252) | ₨624 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (₨275) | ₨316 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (₨298) | ₨161 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (₨384) | ₨254 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (₨166) | ₨140 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (₨165) | ₨68 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (₨554) | ₨239 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (₨1,267) | ₨1,175 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (₨787) | ₨473 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,631 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (₨3,014) | ₨1,624 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (₨467) | ₨568 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (₨341) | ₨193 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (₨126) | ₨190 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 (₨34,014) | ₨36,202 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (₨11) | ₨5.27 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (₨2,482) | ₨1,574 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.58 (₨262) | ₨271 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,870 prices entered by 2,152 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 61% more expensive than in India
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