- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (¥782) | ¥1,006 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.61 (¥616) | ¥711 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.94 (¥213) | ¥445 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.51 (¥166) | ¥198 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (¥322) | ¥270 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.68 (¥184) | ¥689 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (¥501) | ¥889 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (¥313) | ¥637 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (¥233) | ¥430 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.24 (¥136) | ¥262 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (¥1,673) | ¥1,549 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.04 (¥224) | ¥212 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (¥77) | ¥195 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (¥98,098) | ¥242,113 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (¥67,035) | ¥121,422 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (¥29,263) | ¥21,895 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (¥57,499) | ¥116,929 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (¥39,679) | ¥79,022 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (¥31,934) | ¥12,611 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (¥5,009) | ¥4,156 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $439 (¥48,170) | ¥55,558 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (¥12,507) | ¥16,830 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.57 (¥611) | ¥693 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (¥1,235) | ¥1,827 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $73 (¥7,967) | ¥7,207 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (¥4,420) | ¥4,012 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (¥9,827) | ¥8,544 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (¥9,151) | ¥15,007 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,338 (¥2,012,999) | ¥2,657,440 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (¥98) | ¥147 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (¥2,530) | ¥11,877 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.37 (¥370) | ¥1,278 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (¥998) | ¥1,016 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $28 (¥3,025) | ¥4,123 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (¥706) | ¥630 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.55 (¥609) | ¥711 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (¥642) | ¥484 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (¥380) | ¥145 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (¥230) | ¥213 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (¥862) | ¥2,946 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (¥2,337) | ¥4,119 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (¥1,057) | ¥3,373 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $31 (¥3,447) | ¥12,005 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (¥4,420) | ¥8,157 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (¥1,013) | ¥903 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.94 (¥432) | ¥498 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.31 (¥253) | ¥551 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $824 (¥90,418) | ¥49,094 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 (¥15) | ¥56 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (¥3,120) | ¥10,056 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.20 (¥351) | ¥474 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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