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Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 36% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (66 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.60 (54 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.57 (25 Dirham) | 26 Dirham | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.52 (15 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.65 (25 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.95 (19 Dirham) | 4.59 Dirham | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (44 Dirham) | 41 Dirham | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.76 (26 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (21 Dirham) | 4.70 Dirham | + 338% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.36 (13 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (145 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (19 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.78 (7 Dirham) | 5.23 Dirham | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 56% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $849 (8,129 Dirham) | 6,256 Dirham | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $530 (5,075 Dirham) | 3,434 Dirham | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $94 (901 Dirham) | 746 Dirham | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $600 (5,741 Dirham) | 4,977 Dirham | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (3,459 Dirham) | 3,109 Dirham | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (2,784 Dirham) | 484 Dirham | + 475% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (363 Dirham) | 220 Dirham | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $439 (4,199 Dirham) | 3,700 Dirham | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (1,084 Dirham) | 794 Dirham | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.57 (53 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (115 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 6% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $70 (673 Dirham) | 416 Dirham | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (385 Dirham) | 391 Dirham | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (821 Dirham) | 773 Dirham | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (679 Dirham) | 902 Dirham | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 8% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,355 (204,347 Dirham) | 200,929 Dirham | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (8 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (234 Dirham) | 171 Dirham | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 70% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.15 (40 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (87 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $25 (238 Dirham) | 242 Dirham | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (62 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.55 (53 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (76 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 270% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.80 (27 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (20 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (75 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 6% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (211 Dirham) | 233 Dirham | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (97 Dirham) | 109 Dirham | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $37 (351 Dirham) | 331 Dirham | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (439 Dirham) | 266 Dirham | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (87 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (38 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.88 (28 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $824 (7,882 Dirham) | 5,716 Dirham | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 (1.28 Dirham) | 1.92 Dirham | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (260 Dirham) | 303 Dirham | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.15 (30 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 28% more expensive than in Morocco
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