Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 68% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (3,011 KZT) | 2,511 KZT | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (2,614 KZT) | 1,759 KZT | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (953 KZT) | 798 KZT | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.67 (701 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (1,274 KZT) | 468 KZT | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (787 KZT) | 668 KZT | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (1,767 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (861 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (826 KZT) | 184 KZT | + 350% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.65 (694 KZT) | 284 KZT | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (6,516 KZT) | 3,643 KZT | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.78 (747 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (374 KZT) | 131 KZT | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 82% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (482,721 KZT) | 220,223 KZT | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (273,287 KZT) | 143,216 KZT | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (30,992 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (284,201 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $342 (143,810 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (16,963 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (13,556 KZT) | 4,346 KZT | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (144,818 KZT) | 110,533 KZT | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (37,029 KZT) | 37,871 KZT | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (2,039 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (4,686 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 11% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (21,553 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (16,577 KZT) | 14,408 KZT | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (35,313 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (39,807 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 53% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,888 (8,355,629 KZT) | 6,651,570 KZT | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (422 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (10,229 KZT) | 5,932 KZT | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 86% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.75 (1,994 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (4,403 KZT) | 1,766 KZT | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (12,933 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (1,581 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (1,712 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (2,205 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (953 KZT) | 360 KZT | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (949 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (3,180 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (7,279 KZT) | 7,173 KZT | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (4,523 KZT) | 2,632 KZT | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,556 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (17,312 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (2,682 KZT) | 2,020 KZT | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (1,956 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (722 KZT) | 774 KZT | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 (195,372 KZT) | 225,566 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (61 KZT) | 63 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (14,256 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.58 (1,503 KZT) | 498 KZT | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 50% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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