Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 38% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (€5.10) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (€1.86) | €4.36 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (€1.37) | €1.14 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (€2.49) | €3.34 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (€1.54) | €2.23 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (€3.46) | €5.79 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (€1.68) | €2.40 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (€1.62) | €1.53 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (€1.33) | €1.39 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €9 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (€1.48) | €2.49 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.84 (€0.69) | €1.11 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 52% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (€944) | €1,849 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (€535) | €1,444 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (€61) | €174 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (€556) | €1,268 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $351 (€288) | €868 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (€33) | €111 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (€27) | €34 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (€283) | €428 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (€72) | €178 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (€3.99) | €8 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (€10) | €15 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 35% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (€42) | €82 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€32) | €44 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (€69) | €105 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (€78) | €137 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 65% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,930 (€18,024) | €28,378 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (€0.82) | €1.57 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (€20) | €100 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 22% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.35 (€3.58) | €3.46 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€9) | €14 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (€25) | €35 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (€3.09) | €2.86 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (€3.35) | €4.14 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (€4.31) | €4.24 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (€1.86) | €1.68 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (€1.86) | €2.04 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (€6) | €25 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 45% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (€14) | €41 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (€9) | €22 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €75 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (€30) | €67 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (€5.25) | €11 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (€3.83) | €3.61 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (€1.41) | €5.06 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 (€382) | €464 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.12) | €0.12 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (€28) | €47 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.56 (€2.92) | €8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands
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