Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Japan
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| El Salvador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (¥1,325) | ¥1,145 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (¥818) | ¥719 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.37 (¥301) | ¥437 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.58 (¥201) | ¥211 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.22 (¥283) | ¥282 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.06 (¥261) | ¥815 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.72 (¥473) | ¥951 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (¥372) | ¥984 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (¥258) | ¥421 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.48 (¥188) | ¥268 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (¥1,606) | ¥1,770 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (¥246) | ¥217 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.33 (¥169) | ¥225 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| El Salvador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,081 (¥137,283) | ¥194,768 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $604 (¥76,702) | ¥126,641 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $127 (¥16,084) | ¥21,178 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $571 (¥72,519) | ¥142,258 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $348 (¥44,261) | ¥80,836 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $69 (¥8,734) | ¥13,643 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (¥4,119) | ¥3,988 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $397 (¥50,444) | ¥59,521 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (¥13,011) | ¥17,809 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (¥873) | ¥665 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (¥1,114) | ¥2,700 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| El Salvador | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (¥5,938) | ¥7,941 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (¥4,627) | ¥4,162 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (¥10,892) | ¥7,471 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (¥9,714) | ¥15,388 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| El Salvador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,234 (¥2,189,579) | ¥2,576,380 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.08 (¥138) | ¥161 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (¥3,625) | ¥16,725 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| El Salvador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.78 (¥607) | ¥1,370 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (¥2,003) | ¥1,955 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (¥4,302) | ¥3,523 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.19 (¥659) | ¥2,205 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (¥476) | ¥648 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (¥960) | ¥409 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (¥328) | ¥143 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.94 (¥373) | ¥184 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (¥1,749) | ¥3,583 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| El Salvador | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $15 (¥1,869) | ¥4,280 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (¥1,247) | ¥3,593 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (¥6,139) | ¥20,657 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (¥4,227) | ¥6,242 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (¥1,287) | ¥1,034 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.71 (¥471) | ¥533 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.79 (¥228) | ¥526 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $577 (¥73,252) | ¥58,872 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (¥24) | ¥41 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (¥3,986) | ¥11,178 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.72 (¥472) | ¥554 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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