- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (Rp 96,851) | Rp 64,942 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.33 (Rp 77,876) | Rp 50,397 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (Rp 62,466) | Rp 31,350 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (Rp 22,595) | Rp 18,922 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.84 (Rp 41,454) | Rp 22,795 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (Rp 36,146) | Rp 15,321 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (Rp 59,717) | Rp 67,443 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (Rp 43,750) | Rp 37,720 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (Rp 26,251) | Rp 18,389 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.45 (Rp 21,195) | Rp 31,175 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Rp 190,145) | Rp 363,342 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (Rp 28,140) | Rp 18,399 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (Rp 12,104) | Rp 15,886 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (Rp 13,056,591) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (Rp 8,922,187) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (Rp 3,894,903) | Rp 899,203 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (Rp 7,653,035) | Rp 8,255,600 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (Rp 5,281,234) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (Rp 4,250,282) | Rp 630,805 | + 574% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (Rp 666,641) | Rp 243,207 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (Rp 5,707,884) | Rp 4,550,930 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (Rp 1,824,217) | Rp 1,689,490 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Rp 91,465) | Rp 61,664 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Rp 164,372) | Rp 55,521 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (Rp 946,372) | Rp 612,994 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (Rp 584,111) | Rp 416,812 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (Rp 1,194,906) | Rp 974,726 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (Rp 1,240,837) | Rp 821,580 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (Rp 271,240,736) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (Rp 12,507) | Rp 8,713 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (Rp 405,331) | Rp 376,741 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 101,462) | Rp 25,888 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Rp 132,886) | Rp 86,121 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (Rp 349,309) | Rp 362,813 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Rp 93,990) | Rp 45,322 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (Rp 70,583) | Rp 23,501 | + 200% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (Rp 85,392) | Rp 33,880 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (Rp 27,852) | Rp 15,234 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (Rp 27,902) | Rp 13,078 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (Rp 101,906) | Rp 92,813 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (Rp 309,181) | Rp 207,987 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Rp 140,145) | Rp 98,924 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (Rp 363,387) | Rp 390,835 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (Rp 656,539) | Rp 480,517 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (Rp 87,644) | Rp 125,911 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (Rp 64,051) | Rp 46,550 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.86 (Rp 27,109) | Rp 57,305 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (Rp 9,935,344) | Rp 8,006,060 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (Rp 1,737) | Rp 1,764 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (Rp 474,616) | Rp 536,205 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (Rp 50,651) | Rp 24,432 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,938 prices entered by 360 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia
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