Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Macedonia
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in El Salvador is 27% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
El Salvador | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (967 ден) | 776 ден | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (406 ден) | 327 ден | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.42 (193 ден) | 255 ден | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.85 (105 ден) | 74 ден | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.76 (156 ден) | 139 ден | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.03 (115 ден) | 77 ден | + 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.11 (232 ден) | 235 ден | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (169 ден) | 57 ден | + 198% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.09 (118 ден) | 47 ден | + 153% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.39 (79 ден) | 58 ден | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (866 ден) | 331 ден | + 161% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (119 ден) | 96 ден | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (56 ден) | 53 ден | + 7% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in El Salvador is 8% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
El Salvador | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,066 (60,186 ден) | 39,662 ден | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $696 (39,289 ден) | 25,511 ден | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $62 (3,491 ден) | 7,801 ден | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $704 (39,781 ден) | 28,140 ден | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $374 (21,109 ден) | 20,534 ден | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $42 (2,392 ден) | 6,942 ден | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $18 (1,043 ден) | 1,054 ден | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | $346 (19,533 ден) | 28,656 ден | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (7,432 ден) | 6,842 ден | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (340 ден) | 589 ден | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6.00 (339 ден) | 531 ден | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in El Salvador is 7% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
El Salvador | Macedonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (3,635 ден) | 4,843 ден | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (2,389 ден) | 2,402 ден | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (5,640 ден) | 5,033 ден | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (5,093 ден) | 5,583 ден | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in El Salvador is 20% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
El Salvador | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,350 (1,149,481 ден) | 1,434,760 ден | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (65 ден) | 84 ден | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (1,453 ден) | 1,858 ден | - 22% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in El Salvador is 20% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
El Salvador | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.55 (313 ден) | 280 ден | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (925 ден) | 698 ден | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (2,175 ден) | 1,958 ден | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (395 ден) | 242 ден | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.08 (230 ден) | 206 ден | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.22 (295 ден) | 239 ден | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.08 (118 ден) | 92 ден | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.21 (68 ден) | 121 ден | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (548 ден) | 305 ден | + 80% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in El Salvador is 13% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
El Salvador | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (1,643 ден) | 1,397 ден | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (726 ден) | 672 ден | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (3,861 ден) | 1,232 ден | + 213% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (2,518 ден) | 2,556 ден | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (402 ден) | 294 ден | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (270 ден) | 164 ден | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.34 (132 ден) | 152 ден | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $780 (44,051 ден) | 40,000 ден | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (10 ден) | 20 ден | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (2,221 ден) | 3,686 ден | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.95 (223 ден) | 167 ден | + 34% | |
TOTAL | + 0% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 759 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
56.485
MKD
/
USD
Cost of living in El Salvador is about the same as in Macedonia
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