Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 11% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (Dinar 5.076) | Dinar 4.292 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (Dinar 4.407) | Dinar 4.247 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (Dinar 1.607) | Dinar 2.006 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.67 (Dinar 1.181) | Dinar 0.942 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (Dinar 2.148) | Dinar 1.414 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (Dinar 1.327) | Dinar 0.583 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (Dinar 2.979) | Dinar 2.748 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (Dinar 1.451) | Dinar 1.285 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (Dinar 1.392) | Dinar 0.608 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.65 (Dinar 1.170) | Dinar 5.002 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 16 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.78 (Dinar 1.259) | Dinar 1.098 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (Dinar 0.631) | Dinar 0.365 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 26% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (Dinar 814) | Dinar 592 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (Dinar 461) | Dinar 325 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 71 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (Dinar 479) | Dinar 372 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $351 (Dinar 248) | Dinar 225 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 39 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 16 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (Dinar 244) | Dinar 195 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 88 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (Dinar 3.437) | Dinar 4.719 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.797 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 30% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 40 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 51 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 57 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 44 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 38% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,888 (Dinar 14,085) | Dinar 18,921 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (Dinar 0.711) | Dinar 0.861 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 37 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 6% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.75 (Dinar 3.362) | Dinar 3.829 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.766 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 19 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (Dinar 2.666) | Dinar 4.862 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (Dinar 2.885) | Dinar 2.846 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (Dinar 3.716) | Dinar 3.554 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (Dinar 1.607) | Dinar 1.147 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (Dinar 1.599) | Dinar 2.454 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (Dinar 5.361) | Dinar 5.499 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 32% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 19 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 17 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 23 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 39 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (Dinar 4.522) | Dinar 3.959 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (Dinar 3.298) | Dinar 3.087 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (Dinar 1.217) | Dinar 9 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 (Dinar 329) | Dinar 426 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (Dinar 0.103) | Dinar 0.036 | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 40 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.58 (Dinar 2.534) | Dinar 2.792 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 15% cheaper than in Jordan
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