Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (€7) | €14 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (€5.15) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (€1.87) | €4.24 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.63 (€1.34) | €1.24 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (€2.44) | €3.50 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (€1.54) | €2.08 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.02 (€3.31) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (€1.69) | €1.87 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (€1.62) | €1.30 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.58 (€1.30) | €1.16 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€14) | €6 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (€1.48) | €1.89 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.84 (€0.69) | €1.24 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,119 (€922) | €1,293 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $614 (€506) | €895 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (€61) | €120 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $623 (€513) | €870 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $334 (€275) | €607 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (€33) | €93 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $30 (€25) | €23 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (€284) | €375 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (€73) | €118 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.77 (€3.93) | €5.14 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (€10) | €11 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (€43) | €84 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€32) | €34 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (€69) | €86 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (€78) | €116 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,930 (€18,065) | €23,229 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (€0.84) | €1.49 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (€20) | €36 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.62 (€2.98) | €6 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $29 (€24) | €81 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (€3.10) | €5.60 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.05 (€3.34) | €3.59 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.16 (€4.25) | €2.74 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.23 (€1.83) | €2.20 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (€1.78) | €2.05 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (€5.91) | €18 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (€14) | €35 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (€9) | €18 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (€31) | €62 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (€5.26) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (€3.84) | €1.50 | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.70 (€1.40) | €4.98 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 (€383) | €449 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.12) | €0.19 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (€28) | €55 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.56 (€2.94) | €5.48 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 35% cheaper than in Italy
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