Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (¥773) | ¥947 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (¥671) | ¥693 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (¥245) | ¥417 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.67 (¥180) | ¥204 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (¥327) | ¥238 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (¥202) | ¥653 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (¥454) | ¥888 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (¥221) | ¥786 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (¥212) | ¥389 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.65 (¥178) | ¥306 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (¥1,674) | ¥1,339 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.78 (¥192) | ¥183 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (¥96) | ¥246 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (¥123,988) | ¥292,182 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (¥70,194) | ¥166,938 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (¥7,960) | ¥25,258 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (¥72,997) | ¥145,026 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $342 (¥36,938) | ¥81,047 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (¥4,357) | ¥13,235 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (¥3,482) | ¥3,869 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (¥37,197) | ¥55,604 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (¥9,511) | ¥12,951 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (¥524) | ¥778 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (¥1,204) | ¥2,599 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (¥5,536) | ¥6,849 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (¥4,258) | ¥4,780 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (¥9,070) | ¥8,249 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (¥10,224) | ¥12,511 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,888 (¥2,146,156) | ¥2,585,890 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (¥108) | ¥135 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (¥2,627) | ¥10,445 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.75 (¥512) | ¥1,225 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (¥1,131) | ¥1,626 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (¥3,322) | ¥6,148 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (¥406) | ¥812 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (¥440) | ¥655 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (¥566) | ¥501 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (¥245) | ¥170 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (¥244) | ¥229 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (¥817) | ¥2,983 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (¥1,870) | ¥3,633 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (¥1,162) | ¥3,632 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (¥4,447) | ¥6,378 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (¥689) | ¥1,122 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (¥502) | ¥432 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (¥185) | ¥556 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 (¥50,182) | ¥51,985 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (¥16) | ¥40 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (¥3,662) | ¥9,497 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.58 (¥386) | ¥525 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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