- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Netherlands
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 31% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (€5.46) | €14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.19 (€4.41) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (€3.63) | €4.01 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.97 (€1.67) | €1.09 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (€2.18) | €3.20 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (€2.10) | €2.36 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (€3.47) | €5.97 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (€2.54) | €2.42 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (€1.53) | €1.53 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (€1.28) | €1.23 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €8 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.64) | €2.52 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (€0.70) | €1.31 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 41% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $900 (€765) | €1,963 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $556 (€472) | €1,416 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (€226) | €145 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (€445) | €1,268 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (€307) | €911 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (€247) | €104 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (€39) | €28 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (€332) | €423 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (€106) | €118 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (€5.32) | €7 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€10) | €15 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 25% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (€53) | €84 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (€34) | €37 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (€65) | €100 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (€70) | €133 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 61% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (€15,773) | €25,897 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (€0.70) | €1.59 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (€21) | €81 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 11% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.90) | €4.40 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (€20) | €35 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.47) | €3.48 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (€4.10) | €3.44 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (€4.97) | €2.93 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (€1.62) | €1.54 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (€1.62) | €1.77 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (€5.93) | €26 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 45% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (€16) | €44 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (€8) | €23 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (€21) | €76 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (€36) | €77 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (€5.10) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (€3.72) | €3.27 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.91 (€1.62) | €4.60 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (€578) | €503 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (€0.10) | €0.22 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (€29) | €35 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (€2.95) | €7 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 43% cheaper than in Netherlands
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