Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| El Salvador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Rp 250,102) | Rp 62,394 | + 301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Rp 131,654) | Rp 60,225 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.06 (Rp 51,503) | Rp 32,593 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.93 (Rp 32,426) | Rp 24,589 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.29 (Rp 55,418) | Rp 31,337 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.66 (Rp 44,749) | Rp 14,750 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.28 (Rp 88,945) | Rp 72,901 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.90 (Rp 48,774) | Rp 45,403 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.26 (Rp 37,994) | Rp 22,376 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (Rp 27,589) | Rp 32,966 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Rp 286,670) | Rp 344,694 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (Rp 36,154) | Rp 18,943 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (Rp 14,944) | Rp 15,178 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| El Salvador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,373 (Rp 23,120,948) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $747 (Rp 12,575,892) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $101 (Rp 1,693,553) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $807 (Rp 13,588,799) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $461 (Rp 7,767,632) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $67 (Rp 1,124,526) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (Rp 444,389) | Rp 378,883 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (Rp 5,809,006) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (Rp 2,409,335) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Rp 104,869) | Rp 91,402 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (Rp 279,946) | Rp 83,441 | + 236% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| El Salvador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Rp 914,969) | Rp 651,126 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (Rp 669,862) | Rp 458,661 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (Rp 1,904,944) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (Rp 1,594,243) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| El Salvador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,844 (Rp 351,085,830) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.35 (Rp 22,681) | Rp 12,092 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (Rp 459,559) | Rp 199,904 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 133% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| El Salvador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.28 (Rp 88,979) | Rp 22,456 | + 296% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (Rp 139,391) | Rp 96,147 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (Rp 666,175) | Rp 264,826 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 111,900) | Rp 66,604 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (Rp 78,854) | Rp 26,592 | + 197% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Rp 117,397) | Rp 33,023 | + 256% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.31 (Rp 38,945) | Rp 27,953 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (Rp 32,893) | Rp 21,349 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (Rp 241,798) | Rp 84,361 | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| El Salvador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (Rp 382,794) | Rp 261,890 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (Rp 216,714) | Rp 96,262 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 (Rp 732,349) | Rp 496,791 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (Rp 870,038) | Rp 397,663 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Rp 138,995) | Rp 149,637 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (Rp 82,194) | Rp 38,785 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.40 (Rp 40,430) | Rp 50,891 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $711 (Rp 11,977,344) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (Rp 2,436) | Rp 2,388 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (Rp 717,239) | Rp 433,566 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.71 (Rp 62,566) | Rp 43,218 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 969 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia
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