Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (Rp 115,781) | Rp 61,616 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.85 (Rp 79,849) | Rp 50,879 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.67 (Rp 36,402) | Rp 28,690 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.49 (Rp 20,392) | Rp 19,092 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.16 (Rp 29,469) | Rp 26,655 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (Rp 25,478) | Rp 15,384 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.43 (Rp 60,495) | Rp 69,458 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.40 (Rp 32,847) | Rp 39,153 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (Rp 25,367) | Rp 19,538 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.52 (Rp 20,773) | Rp 30,210 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Rp 160,956) | Rp 433,415 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.78 (Rp 24,259) | Rp 16,020 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.86 (Rp 11,680) | Rp 14,528 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $860 (Rp 11,742,090) | Rp 13,278,000 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $499 (Rp 6,821,219) | Rp 7,047,390 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $75 (Rp 1,024,917) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $517 (Rp 7,062,223) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $319 (Rp 4,356,297) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $47 (Rp 647,861) | Rp 660,848 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (Rp 370,924) | Rp 268,756 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (Rp 5,414,885) | Rp 3,655,150 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (Rp 1,195,274) | Rp 1,371,860 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.21 (Rp 71,173) | Rp 52,413 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (Rp 467,343) | Rp 51,166 | + 813% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (Rp 751,444) | Rp 639,688 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (Rp 421,586) | Rp 543,010 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Rp 1,160,310) | Rp 1,062,600 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (Rp 991,160) | Rp 883,123 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,175 (Rp 289,217,372) | Rp 469,854,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (Rp 12,273) | Rp 9,231 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (Rp 381,371) | Rp 360,956 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.32 (Rp 59,061) | Rp 30,366 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (Rp 191,384) | Rp 138,988 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (Rp 360,472) | Rp 257,547 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.68 (Rp 77,607) | Rp 41,237 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (Rp 50,192) | Rp 24,297 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (Rp 73,282) | Rp 30,182 | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.77 (Rp 24,207) | Rp 19,131 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (Rp 22,240) | Rp 14,080 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (Rp 133,992) | Rp 66,998 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (Rp 282,504) | Rp 184,609 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (Rp 178,803) | Rp 104,111 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $55 (Rp 755,887) | Rp 359,301 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (Rp 371,134) | Rp 433,102 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.70 (Rp 77,788) | Rp 128,455 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.57 (Rp 48,753) | Rp 46,128 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.94 (Rp 26,554) | Rp 51,877 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $494 (Rp 6,752,066) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (Rp 3,945) | Rp 1,407 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (Rp 502,275) | Rp 501,792 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.06 (Rp 55,465) | Rp 23,371 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,046 prices entered by 250 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
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