- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 23% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (Dinar 4.558) | Dinar 12 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.19 (Dinar 3.683) | Dinar 4.949 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (Dinar 3.033) | Dinar 2.737 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.97 (Dinar 1.398) | Dinar 1.164 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (Dinar 1.817) | Dinar 1.823 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (Dinar 1.755) | Dinar 0.709 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (Dinar 2.900) | Dinar 3.210 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (Dinar 2.124) | Dinar 1.364 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (Dinar 1.275) | Dinar 0.768 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (Dinar 1.066) | Dinar 3.268 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 17 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (Dinar 1.366) | Dinar 1.019 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (Dinar 0.588) | Dinar 0.354 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 18% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $900 (Dinar 638) | Dinar 703 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $556 (Dinar 394) | Dinar 410 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (Dinar 189) | Dinar 93 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (Dinar 372) | Dinar 514 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (Dinar 256) | Dinar 308 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (Dinar 206) | Dinar 39 | + 434% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 22 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (Dinar 277) | Dinar 279 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (Dinar 89) | Dinar 109 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Dinar 4.442) | Dinar 4.994 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 38% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 66 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 49 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 78 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 81 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 45% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (Dinar 13,171) | Dinar 22,199 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (Dinar 0.581) | Dinar 0.855 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 40 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 2% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dinar 4.927) | Dinar 2.608 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.478 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 24 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Dinar 4.564) | Dinar 3.109 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (Dinar 3.428) | Dinar 3.298 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (Dinar 4.147) | Dinar 3.269 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (Dinar 1.352) | Dinar 1.218 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (Dinar 1.355) | Dinar 2.438 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (Dinar 4.949) | Dinar 7 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 44% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 31 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 16 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 23 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 53 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (Dinar 4.256) | Dinar 8 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (Dinar 3.110) | Dinar 3.766 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.91 (Dinar 1.354) | Dinar 5.520 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (Dinar 482) | Dinar 438 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (Dinar 0.084) | Dinar 0.061 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 78 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (Dinar 2.460) | Dinar 2.291 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.709
JOD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,419 prices entered by 168 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 24% cheaper than in Jordan
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