Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Israel
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (24 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (20 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.10 (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (5.45 ₪) | 5.98 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.98 (7 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.91 (13 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.06 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (6 ₪) | 3.98 ₪ | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (5.30 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (51 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (5.91 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.92 (3.04 ₪) | 5.18 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,190 (3,916 ₪) | 6,951 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (2,141 ₪) | 5,811 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (243 ₪) | 680 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (2,226 ₪) | 4,654 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $357 (1,174 ₪) | 3,640 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (133 ₪) | 413 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (106 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (1,134 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (290 ₪) | 414 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (16 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (37 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 12% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (169 ₪) | 213 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (128 ₪) | 138 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (277 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (312 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,888 (65,450 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (3.25 ₪) | 5.41 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (86 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 31% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.75 (16 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (34 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (101 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (12 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (13 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (17 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (25 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (53 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (34 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 160 ₪ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (138 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (23 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (5.67 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (1,419 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (0.49 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (107 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.58 (12 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3.291
ILS
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 48% cheaper than in Israel
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