Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| El Salvador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Rp 153,309) | Rp 59,962 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Rp 105,632) | Rp 55,395 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.16 (Rp 32,627) | Rp 27,371 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Rp 30,249) | Rp 20,165 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.45 (Rp 37,032) | Rp 26,969 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (Rp 26,424) | Rp 17,108 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (Rp 61,369) | Rp 50,021 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (Rp 44,676) | Rp 42,079 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (Rp 32,206) | Rp 22,926 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.33 (Rp 20,132) | Rp 35,271 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Rp 261,991) | Rp 302,386 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (Rp 29,962) | Rp 19,961 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (Rp 14,616) | Rp 18,941 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| El Salvador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (Rp 17,252,341) | Rp 16,292,300 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $675 (Rp 10,184,724) | Rp 8,256,070 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (Rp 1,110,865) | Rp 871,567 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (Rp 8,556,929) | Rp 8,332,070 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $387 (Rp 5,840,385) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (Rp 695,416) | Rp 532,882 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (Rp 401,288) | Rp 345,070 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $362 (Rp 5,467,732) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Rp 1,282,747) | Rp 1,498,840 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Rp 121,550) | Rp 70,816 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Rp 301,902) | Rp 78,155 | + 286% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| El Salvador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Rp 821,859) | Rp 560,382 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Rp 632,886) | Rp 442,949 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (Rp 1,459,984) | Rp 1,218,390 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (Rp 1,112,240) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| El Salvador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,710 (Rp 252,234,592) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (Rp 18,097) | Rp 11,374 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (Rp 459,347) | Rp 190,182 | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| El Salvador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Rp 90,847) | Rp 36,367 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Rp 223,851) | Rp 60,467 | + 270% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (Rp 490,432) | Rp 332,000 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (Rp 80,918) | Rp 67,999 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (Rp 55,392) | Rp 22,412 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (Rp 88,270) | Rp 34,558 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (Rp 33,550) | Rp 30,035 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (Rp 16,563) | Rp 15,580 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (Rp 161,102) | Rp 88,350 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| El Salvador | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (Rp 261,514) | Rp 213,417 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Rp 146,092) | Rp 110,240 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 300,249 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (Rp 592,830) | Rp 490,881 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Rp 112,265) | Rp 92,882 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.63 (Rp 69,844) | Rp 39,821 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (Rp 25,893) | Rp 44,788 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $611 (Rp 9,218,925) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (Rp 2,432) | Rp 1,816 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (Rp 558,676) | Rp 585,606 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Rp 137,494) | Rp 36,785 | + 274% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia
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