Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (Rp 112,436) | Rp 49,381 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (Rp 87,589) | Rp 55,115 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (Rp 32,032) | Rp 32,165 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (Rp 23,456) | Rp 20,667 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (Rp 42,813) | Rp 25,337 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (Rp 26,450) | Rp 17,064 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (Rp 59,375) | Rp 61,721 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (Rp 28,929) | Rp 37,576 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (Rp 27,751) | Rp 19,651 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (Rp 22,764) | Rp 33,333 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Rp 223,355) | Rp 375,202 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (Rp 25,407) | Rp 18,761 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.84 (Rp 11,906) | Rp 18,326 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (Rp 16,220,151) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (Rp 9,182,869) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (Rp 1,041,393) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (Rp 9,549,586) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $351 (Rp 4,951,552) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (Rp 569,967) | Rp 979,539 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (Rp 455,493) | Rp 329,516 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (Rp 4,866,088) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (Rp 1,244,217) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (Rp 68,521) | Rp 66,640 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (Rp 265,946) | Rp 65,894 | + 304% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (Rp 724,223) | Rp 680,041 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (Rp 547,858) | Rp 422,463 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (Rp 1,186,586) | Rp 1,072,100 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (Rp 1,337,569) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,930 (Rp 309,581,575) | Rp 486,176,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (Rp 14,077) | Rp 8,964 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (Rp 343,697) | Rp 228,023 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.35 (Rp 61,426) | Rp 29,297 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (Rp 147,942) | Rp 59,151 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (Rp 434,572) | Rp 256,292 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (Rp 53,134) | Rp 80,956 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (Rp 57,510) | Rp 22,650 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (Rp 74,076) | Rp 44,295 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (Rp 32,029) | Rp 22,030 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (Rp 31,880) | Rp 12,336 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (Rp 106,870) | Rp 81,128 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (Rp 244,574) | Rp 176,169 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Rp 150,301) | Rp 104,243 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (Rp 523,544) | Rp 367,409 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (Rp 90,136) | Rp 133,391 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (Rp 65,732) | Rp 36,857 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (Rp 24,259) | Rp 48,222 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 (Rp 6,564,786) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (Rp 2,051) | Rp 1,787 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (Rp 479,012) | Rp 604,695 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.56 (Rp 50,212) | Rp 28,427 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia
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