- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 42% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (60 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.16 (49 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (40 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.54 (15 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (24 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (23 Dirham) | 5.24 Dirham | + 346% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (39 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (28 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (17 Dirham) | 4.64 Dirham | + 266% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (14 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (123 Dirham) | 84 Dirham | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (18 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (8 Dirham) | 5.41 Dirham | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 67% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $900 (8,490 Dirham) | 6,405 Dirham | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $556 (5,241 Dirham) | 3,422 Dirham | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (2,515 Dirham) | 732 Dirham | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (4,942 Dirham) | 4,605 Dirham | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (3,410 Dirham) | 2,999 Dirham | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (2,745 Dirham) | 443 Dirham | + 520% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (430 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (3,686 Dirham) | 4,388 Dirham | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (1,178 Dirham) | 1,237 Dirham | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (59 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (106 Dirham) | 70 Dirham | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 9% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (592 Dirham) | 387 Dirham | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (377 Dirham) | 368 Dirham | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (716 Dirham) | 764 Dirham | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (774 Dirham) | 736 Dirham | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 1% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (175,148 Dirham) | 213,868 Dirham | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (8 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (237 Dirham) | 159 Dirham | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 42% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (66 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (86 Dirham) | 91 Dirham | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (226 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (61 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (46 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (55 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (18 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (18 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (66 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 4% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (202 Dirham) | 200 Dirham | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (91 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (235 Dirham) | 346 Dirham | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (404 Dirham) | 298 Dirham | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (57 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (41 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.91 (18 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (6,416 Dirham) | 6,314 Dirham | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (1.12 Dirham) | 1.68 Dirham | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (320 Dirham) | 302 Dirham | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (33 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
9.435
MAD
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,681 prices entered by 180 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 28% more expensive than in Morocco
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