- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (€5.45) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.16 (€4.46) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (€3.69) | €4.46 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.54 (€1.33) | €1.28 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (€2.21) | €3.89 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (€2.14) | €2.21 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (€3.53) | €6 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (€2.58) | €2.08 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (€1.55) | €1.36 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (€1.30) | €1.38 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €7 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.66) | €1.95 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (€0.72) | €1.24 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 12% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $900 (€777) | €1,288 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $556 (€480) | €873 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (€230) | €135 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (€452) | €773 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (€312) | €531 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (€251) | €133 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (€39) | €23 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (€337) | €396 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (€108) | €114 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (€5.40) | €4.50 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€10) | €10 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 17% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (€54) | €86 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (€35) | €34 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (€66) | €92 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (€71) | €116 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (€16,025) | €20,115 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (€0.74) | €1.51 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (€22) | €36 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.99) | €9 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (€21) | €84 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.55) | €5.19 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (€4.17) | €3.60 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (€5.04) | €3.07 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (€1.65) | €2.32 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (€1.65) | €2.02 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (€6) | €18 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (€18) | €33 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (€8) | €17 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (€21) | €67 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (€37) | €64 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (€5.18) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (€3.78) | €1.58 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.91 (€1.65) | €4.93 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (€587) | €454 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (€0.10) | €0.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (€29) | €59 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (€2.99) | €5.31 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 27% cheaper than in Italy
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