- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (€5.84) | €13 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.33 (€4.69) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (€3.77) | €4.59 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (€1.36) | €1.31 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.84 (€2.50) | €3.79 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (€2.18) | €2.10 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (€3.60) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (€2.64) | €2.03 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (€1.58) | €1.25 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.45 (€1.28) | €1.39 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €8 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.70) | €1.94 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (€0.73) | €1.15 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 10% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (€787) | €1,334 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (€538) | €901 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (€235) | €134 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (€461) | €813 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (€318) | €546 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (€256) | €101 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (€40) | €24 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (€344) | €389 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (€110) | €114 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (€5.51) | €4.49 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 14% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (€57) | €83 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (€35) | €33 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (€72) | €96 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (€75) | €118 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (€16,349) | €21,657 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (€0.75) | €1.54 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (€24) | €35 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €9 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (€8) | €8 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (€21) | €86 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.67) | €5.12 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (€4.25) | €3.64 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (€5.15) | €3.26 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (€1.68) | €2.19 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (€1.68) | €2.02 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (€6) | €18 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (€19) | €34 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (€8) | €17 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (€22) | €65 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (€40) | €68 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (€5.28) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (€3.86) | €1.62 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.86 (€1.63) | €5.13 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (€599) | €457 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (€0.10) | €0.20 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (€29) | €64 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (€3.05) | €5.37 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 25% cheaper than in Italy
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