Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (¥999) | ¥1,041 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.82 (¥644) | ¥713 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.71 (¥300) | ¥467 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.49 (¥165) | ¥215 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.21 (¥245) | ¥287 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.64 (¥181) | ¥484 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.81 (¥532) | ¥1,246 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.15 (¥238) | ¥610 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (¥199) | ¥381 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.48 (¥163) | ¥267 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (¥1,332) | ¥1,801 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (¥199) | ¥223 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.87 (¥97) | ¥242 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $866 (¥95,767) | ¥197,391 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $489 (¥54,112) | ¥112,128 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $70 (¥7,768) | ¥15,296 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $532 (¥58,820) | ¥119,023 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $332 (¥36,721) | ¥92,673 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $49 (¥5,443) | ¥11,742 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (¥3,004) | ¥3,714 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $415 (¥45,936) | ¥37,069 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (¥9,681) | ¥10,892 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.21 (¥576) | ¥749 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (¥4,033) | ¥1,906 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (¥6,086) | ¥6,528 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (¥3,415) | ¥4,644 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (¥8,927) | ¥7,956 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (¥8,028) | ¥13,013 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,141 (¥2,449,249) | ¥2,936,380 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (¥99) | ¥143 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (¥3,089) | ¥9,633 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.32 (¥478) | ¥1,406 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (¥1,550) | ¥929 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $29 (¥3,177) | ¥8,740 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.68 (¥629) | ¥554 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (¥407) | ¥669 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (¥594) | ¥525 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.77 (¥196) | ¥218 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (¥180) | ¥251 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (¥1,085) | ¥2,654 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (¥2,288) | ¥3,633 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (¥1,448) | ¥3,165 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (¥6,754) | ¥15,347 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (¥3,006) | ¥6,734 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.70 (¥630) | ¥809 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.57 (¥395) | ¥511 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.94 (¥215) | ¥509 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $494 (¥54,686) | ¥47,454 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (¥32) | ¥26 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (¥4,068) | ¥8,766 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.09 (¥452) | ¥477 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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