Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| El Salvador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 289 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 161 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.78 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 69 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 28 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.91 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 47 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.56 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 34 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.22 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 91 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.74 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 47 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.05 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 33 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.60 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 29 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 275 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.17 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 37 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.27 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 26 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| El Salvador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,358 (Mex$ 26,390) | Mex$ 21,193 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $778 (Mex$ 15,118) | Mex$ 11,330 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $99 (Mex$ 1,928) | Mex$ 1,231 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $786 (Mex$ 15,267) | Mex$ 13,924 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $405 (Mex$ 7,864) | Mex$ 7,344 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $76 (Mex$ 1,469) | Mex$ 826 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 418 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $298 (Mex$ 5,800) | Mex$ 6,120 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (Mex$ 2,384) | Mex$ 2,640 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 131 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 119 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| El Salvador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (Mex$ 1,123) | Mex$ 983 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 661 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (Mex$ 2,163) | Mex$ 1,735 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (Mex$ 1,725) | Mex$ 1,398 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| El Salvador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,838 (Mex$ 443,846) | Mex$ 361,931 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 593 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| El Salvador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 89 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 228 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (Mex$ 729) | Mex$ 727 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 82 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 65 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 74 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.15 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 40 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 40 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 285 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| El Salvador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $24 (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 390 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 170 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (Mex$ 1,162) | Mex$ 809 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (Mex$ 880) | Mex$ 890 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 187 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.60 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 88 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.78 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 55 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $795 (Mex$ 15,445) | Mex$ 11,015 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Mex$ 3.92) | Mex$ 2.82 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Mex$ 962) | Mex$ 982 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.98 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 77 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,302 prices entered by 796 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 11% more expensive than in Mexico
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