Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 19% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (71 Dirham) | 77 Dirham | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (55 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (20 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (15 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (27 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (17 Dirham) | 5.18 Dirham | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (38 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (18 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (18 Dirham) | 5.69 Dirham | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (14 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (141 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (16 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.84 (8 Dirham) | 4.17 Dirham | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 40% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (10,257 Dirham) | 7,830 Dirham | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (5,807 Dirham) | 3,959 Dirham | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (659 Dirham) | 575 Dirham | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (6,039 Dirham) | 4,470 Dirham | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $351 (3,131 Dirham) | 2,405 Dirham | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (360 Dirham) | 393 Dirham | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (288 Dirham) | 213 Dirham | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (3,077 Dirham) | 3,296 Dirham | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (787 Dirham) | 1,029 Dirham | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (43 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (168 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 400% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 18% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (458 Dirham) | 316 Dirham | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (346 Dirham) | 334 Dirham | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (750 Dirham) | 616 Dirham | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (846 Dirham) | 537 Dirham | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,930 (195,767 Dirham) | 199,848 Dirham | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (9 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (217 Dirham) | 201 Dirham | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 25% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.35 (39 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (94 Dirham) | 95 Dirham | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (275 Dirham) | 196 Dirham | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (34 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (36 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (47 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (20 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (20 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (68 Dirham) | 47 Dirham | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 14% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (155 Dirham) | 285 Dirham | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (95 Dirham) | 98 Dirham | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 449 Dirham | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (331 Dirham) | 345 Dirham | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (57 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (42 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (15 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 (4,151 Dirham) | 4,876 Dirham | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (1.30 Dirham) | 1.03 Dirham | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (303 Dirham) | 286 Dirham | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.56 (32 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 14% more expensive than in Morocco
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