Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| El Salvador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 286 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 160 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.19 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 72 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.75 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 27 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.76 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 48 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.03 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 27 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.34 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 93 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.79 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 50 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 34 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.36 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 30 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 278 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| El Salvador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,023 (Mex$ 17,587) | Mex$ 20,382 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $641 (Mex$ 11,017) | Mex$ 10,140 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $63 (Mex$ 1,087) | Mex$ 1,116 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $690 (Mex$ 11,864) | Mex$ 13,306 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (Mex$ 6,881) | Mex$ 7,401 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $49 (Mex$ 840) | Mex$ 867 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $20 (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 417 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $346 (Mex$ 5,945) | Mex$ 6,257 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (Mex$ 1,945) | Mex$ 2,657 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 111 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6.00 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 115 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| El Salvador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (Mex$ 1,160) | Mex$ 1,016 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (Mex$ 806) | Mex$ 705 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (Mex$ 1,654) | Mex$ 1,750 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (Mex$ 1,555) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| El Salvador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,799 (Mex$ 323,082) | Mex$ 368,231 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.49 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 657 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| El Salvador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 89 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 194 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (Mex$ 585) | Mex$ 624 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 84 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.64 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 57 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.83 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 70 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.96 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 33 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.16 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 33 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 231 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| El Salvador | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $24 (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 360 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 161 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $69 (Mex$ 1,190) | Mex$ 785 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 798 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 168 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.02 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 82 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.22 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 48 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $752 (Mex$ 12,920) | Mex$ 11,935 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (Mex$ 3.16) | Mex$ 2.30 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (Mex$ 648) | Mex$ 947 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.00 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 82 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 9% cheaper than in Mexico
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