Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 7% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| El Salvador | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Dinar 4.970) | Dinar 5.375 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.16 (Dinar 1.535) | Dinar 2.665 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Dinar 1.423) | Dinar 1.120 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.45 (Dinar 1.742) | Dinar 1.606 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (Dinar 1.243) | Dinar 0.611 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (Dinar 2.887) | Dinar 3.323 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (Dinar 2.102) | Dinar 1.349 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (Dinar 1.515) | Dinar 0.529 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.33 (Dinar 0.947) | Dinar 3.595 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (Dinar 1.410) | Dinar 1.066 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (Dinar 0.688) | Dinar 0.279 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 17% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| El Salvador | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (Dinar 812) | Dinar 646 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $675 (Dinar 479) | Dinar 358 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 56 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (Dinar 403) | Dinar 485 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $387 (Dinar 275) | Dinar 236 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 29 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 16 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $362 (Dinar 257) | Dinar 172 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 103 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Dinar 5.719) | Dinar 5.986 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 5.061 | + 181% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 34% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| El Salvador | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 49 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 54 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 62 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 59 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 29% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| El Salvador | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,710 (Dinar 11,867) | Dinar 21,803 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.29 (Dinar 0.915) | Dinar 1.046 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 30 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| El Salvador | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Dinar 4.274) | Dinar 2.699 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 8 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 21 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (Dinar 3.807) | Dinar 5.838 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (Dinar 2.606) | Dinar 2.893 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (Dinar 4.153) | Dinar 3.658 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (Dinar 1.578) | Dinar 1.811 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (Dinar 0.779) | Dinar 2.135 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 27% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| El Salvador | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 32 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 19 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 41 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 49 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Dinar 5.282) | Dinar 6 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.63 (Dinar 3.286) | Dinar 3.742 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (Dinar 1.218) | Dinar 5.588 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $611 (Dinar 434) | Dinar 273 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (Dinar 0.114) | Dinar 0.100 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 52 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.608 | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 14% cheaper than in Jordan
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