Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| El Salvador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (¥1,598) | ¥1,025 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (¥994) | ¥723 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.34 (¥326) | ¥519 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.99 (¥277) | ¥197 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.78 (¥388) | ¥316 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.70 (¥236) | ¥629 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.54 (¥633) | ¥962 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.85 (¥397) | ¥902 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (¥333) | ¥574 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.43 (¥200) | ¥285 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (¥2,031) | ¥1,208 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.12 (¥295) | ¥184 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (¥135) | ¥206 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| El Salvador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $977 (¥136,079) | ¥326,267 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $664 (¥92,484) | ¥171,772 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $95 (¥13,246) | ¥28,488 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $590 (¥82,201) | ¥157,603 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $441 (¥61,445) | ¥82,713 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (¥6,067) | ¥24,082 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (¥2,998) | ¥4,699 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $352 (¥49,034) | ¥47,482 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (¥13,310) | ¥32,093 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (¥1,175) | ¥1,313 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| El Salvador | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (¥8,447) | ¥6,136 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (¥6,074) | ¥5,199 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (¥14,238) | ¥8,989 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (¥9,899) | ¥13,588 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| El Salvador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,448 (¥2,568,949) | ¥2,700,660 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.67 (¥233) | ¥165 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (¥4,237) | ¥10,143 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| El Salvador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (¥838) | ¥2,497 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (¥2,065) | ¥1,967 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (¥4,464) | ¥5,380 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (¥746) | ¥650 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (¥510) | ¥938 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (¥753) | ¥702 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.23 (¥311) | ¥218 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (¥154) | ¥216 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (¥1,195) | ¥3,927 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| El Salvador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (¥2,557) | ¥4,141 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (¥1,459) | ¥3,600 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (¥6,372) | ¥5,993 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (¥920) | ¥984 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (¥669) | ¥472 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.73 (¥380) | ¥575 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $682 (¥94,955) | ¥101,122 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (¥21) | ¥52 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (¥5,197) | ¥9,280 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.63 (¥505) | ¥592 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,184 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 32% cheaper than in Japan
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