Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 30% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (€8) | €14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.85 (€5.27) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.67 (€2.40) | €4.16 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.49 (€1.35) | €1.09 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.16 (€1.95) | €3.47 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (€1.68) | €2.24 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.43 (€3.99) | €5.62 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.40 (€2.17) | €2.21 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (€1.67) | €1.85 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.52 (€1.37) | €1.30 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€11) | €7 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.78 (€1.60) | €2.37 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.86 (€0.77) | €1.20 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 44% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $860 (€775) | €1,807 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $499 (€450) | €1,375 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $75 (€68) | €154 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $517 (€466) | €1,077 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $319 (€288) | €798 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $47 (€43) | €121 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (€24) | €30 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (€357) | €530 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (€79) | €158 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.21 (€4.70) | €9 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (€31) | €14 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 27% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (€50) | €85 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (€28) | €34 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€77) | €89 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (€65) | €115 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,175 (€19,092) | €26,993 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (€0.81) | €1.63 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (€25) | €89 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.32 (€3.90) | €2.35 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€13) | €13 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (€24) | €25 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.68 (€5.12) | €3.16 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (€3.31) | €2.97 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (€4.84) | €2.85 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.77 (€1.60) | €1.62 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (€1.47) | €1.96 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (€9) | €26 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 27% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (€19) | €41 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (€12) | €23 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $55 (€50) | €82 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (€24) | €60 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.70 (€5.14) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.57 (€3.22) | €3.01 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.94 (€1.75) | €4.96 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $494 (€446) | €436 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (€0.26) | €0.12 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€33) | €34 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.06 (€3.66) | €7 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2020.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 41% cheaper than in Netherlands
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