- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (¥755) | ¥1,039 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.33 (¥607) | ¥691 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (¥487) | ¥441 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (¥176) | ¥203 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.84 (¥323) | ¥288 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (¥282) | ¥754 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (¥465) | ¥924 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (¥341) | ¥683 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (¥205) | ¥401 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.45 (¥165) | ¥280 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (¥1,482) | ¥1,538 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (¥219) | ¥199 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (¥94) | ¥198 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (¥101,763) | ¥218,000 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (¥69,540) | ¥123,235 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (¥30,357) | ¥21,518 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (¥59,648) | ¥110,576 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (¥41,162) | ¥71,567 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (¥33,127) | ¥12,926 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (¥5,196) | ¥4,101 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (¥44,487) | ¥55,558 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (¥14,218) | ¥16,537 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (¥713) | ¥711 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (¥1,281) | ¥1,838 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 0% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (¥7,376) | ¥7,197 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (¥4,553) | ¥4,336 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (¥9,313) | ¥8,421 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (¥9,671) | ¥13,972 | - 31% | |
| 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 | $18,564 (¥2,114,058) | ¥2,510,720 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (¥97) | ¥145 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (¥3,159) | ¥11,257 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (¥791) | ¥1,278 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (¥1,036) | ¥1,019 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (¥2,723) | ¥3,622 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (¥733) | ¥612 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (¥550) | ¥707 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (¥666) | ¥455 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (¥217) | ¥137 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (¥217) | ¥229 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (¥794) | ¥2,862 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (¥2,410) | ¥3,989 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (¥1,092) | ¥3,357 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (¥2,832) | ¥14,181 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (¥5,117) | ¥7,538 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (¥683) | ¥964 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (¥499) | ¥487 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.86 (¥211) | ¥586 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (¥77,436) | ¥49,094 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (¥14) | ¥56 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (¥3,699) | ¥10,897 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (¥395) | ¥468 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 37% cheaper than in Japan
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