- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 25% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (Dinar 4.709) | Dinar 12 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.33 (Dinar 3.786) | Dinar 4.892 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (Dinar 3.037) | Dinar 3.005 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (Dinar 1.099) | Dinar 1.156 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.84 (Dinar 2.016) | Dinar 1.997 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (Dinar 1.757) | Dinar 0.708 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (Dinar 2.903) | Dinar 3.977 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (Dinar 2.127) | Dinar 1.536 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (Dinar 1.276) | Dinar 0.782 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.45 (Dinar 1.031) | Dinar 3.237 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 17 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (Dinar 1.368) | Dinar 1.022 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (Dinar 0.588) | Dinar 0.425 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 20% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (Dinar 635) | Dinar 734 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (Dinar 434) | Dinar 418 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (Dinar 189) | Dinar 110 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (Dinar 372) | Dinar 512 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (Dinar 257) | Dinar 300 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (Dinar 207) | Dinar 50 | + 313% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 19 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (Dinar 278) | Dinar 244 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (Dinar 89) | Dinar 83 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Dinar 4.447) | Dinar 5.437 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.476 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 44% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 64 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 61 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 81 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 73 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 44% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (Dinar 13,188) | Dinar 21,746 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (Dinar 0.608) | Dinar 0.935 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 42 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 2% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dinar 4.933) | Dinar 2.963 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.961 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 25 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Dinar 4.570) | Dinar 2.974 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (Dinar 3.432) | Dinar 3.509 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (Dinar 4.152) | Dinar 3.361 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (Dinar 1.354) | Dinar 1.167 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (Dinar 1.357) | Dinar 2.917 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (Dinar 4.955) | Dinar 7 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 41% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 29 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 16 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 23 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 51 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (Dinar 4.261) | Dinar 9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (Dinar 3.114) | Dinar 3.408 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.86 (Dinar 1.318) | Dinar 5.382 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (Dinar 483) | Dinar 438 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (Dinar 0.084) | Dinar 0.094 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 73 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (Dinar 2.463) | Dinar 2.467 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.710
JOD
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,360 prices entered by 154 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 25% cheaper than in Jordan
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