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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (€7) | €13 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.71 (€5.14) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.67 (€2.40) | €4.38 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (€1.35) | €1.22 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (€1.96) | €3.46 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.92 (€1.73) | €2.02 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.31 (€3.88) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.47 (€2.23) | €1.83 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (€1.67) | €1.27 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 (€1.32) | €1.35 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€11) | €7 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.76 (€1.58) | €1.86 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.86 (€0.77) | €1.24 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $879 (€792) | €1,276 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $498 (€449) | €903 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $80 (€72) | €134 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $517 (€466) | €804 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $298 (€269) | €606 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $47 (€43) | €108 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $27 (€24) | €25 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $396 (€357) | €346 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (€79) | €108 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.17 (€4.66) | €4.83 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $39 (€35) | €10 | + 249% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $58 (€52) | €82 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (€28) | €29 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (€76) | €88 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (€65) | €117 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 29% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,175 (€19,090) | €23,447 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (€0.82) | €1.56 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (€25) | €36 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.32 (€3.90) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€13) | €9 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (€23) | €75 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.79) | €4.39 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (€3.30) | €3.11 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.65 (€5.10) | €2.76 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.69 (€1.52) | €2.03 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (€1.36) | €1.73 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (€9) | €16 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (€19) | €36 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (€12) | €18 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $55 (€50) | €86 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $29 (€26) | €65 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.70 (€5.13) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.57 (€3.22) | €1.57 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.94 (€1.75) | €5.10 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $494 (€446) | €433 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (€0.26) | €0.17 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (€31) | €62 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.05 (€3.65) | €5.37 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2019.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 26% cheaper than in Italy
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