Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 39% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (€6) | €14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (€5.22) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (€1.90) | €4.59 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.67 (€1.40) | €1.04 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (€2.54) | €3.20 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (€1.57) | €2.38 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (€3.53) | €4.59 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (€1.72) | €2.21 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (€1.65) | €1.21 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.65 (€1.38) | €2.41 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €12 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.78 (€1.49) | €2.29 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (€0.75) | €1.33 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 57% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (€963) | €2,239 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (€545) | €1,764 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (€62) | €157 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (€567) | €1,539 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $342 (€287) | €1,293 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (€34) | €89 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (€27) | €33 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (€289) | €354 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (€74) | €108 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (€4.07) | €7 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 12% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (€43) | €70 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€33) | €32 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (€70) | €82 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (€79) | €87 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 71% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,888 (€16,676) | €26,934 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (€0.84) | €1.29 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (€20) | €133 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 27% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.75 (€3.98) | €6 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€9) | €14 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (€26) | €57 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (€3.16) | €4.83 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (€3.42) | €3.04 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (€4.40) | €4.50 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (€1.90) | €2.01 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (€1.89) | €2.35 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (€6) | €19 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 52% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (€15) | €40 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (€9) | €22 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €109 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (€35) | €63 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (€5.35) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (€3.90) | €3.64 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (€1.44) | €6 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 (€390) | €411 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.12) | €0.36 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (€28) | €45 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.58 (€3.00) | €14 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 56% cheaper than in Ireland
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