Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 20% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| El Salvador | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€11) | €15 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (€2.32) | €4.39 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (€1.69) | €1.08 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.27 (€2.31) | €4.31 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.02 (€2.06) | €2.47 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.05 (€4.13) | €5.61 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.97 (€3.03) | €2.77 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (€2.06) | €1.64 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.44 (€1.47) | €1.31 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€13) | €7 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.88 (€1.92) | €3.10 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.20 (€1.22) | €1.34 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 45% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| El Salvador | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,220 (€1,244) | €1,886 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $637 (€649) | €1,549 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $81 (€83) | €261 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $534 (€545) | €1,338 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $378 (€386) | €1,014 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $57 (€58) | €159 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $28 (€29) | €36 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $387 (€395) | €357 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€99) | €126 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€8) | €6 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (€14) | €20 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 31% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| El Salvador | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€48) | €90 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (€42) | €50 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (€89) | €129 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (€78) | €143 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| El Salvador | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,142 (€17,483) | €29,655 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.08 (€1.11) | €2.16 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (€24) | €80 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 16% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| El Salvador | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.78 (€4.88) | €3.53 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€16) | €12 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (€31) | €37 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.19 (€5.29) | €5.91 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (€3.82) | €4.38 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (€8) | €3.87 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.53 (€3.60) | €1.65 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.94 (€3.00) | €3.44 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (€13) | €24 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 26% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| El Salvador | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (€20) | €52 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (€10) | €24 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €248 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (€38) | €72 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (€6) | €12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.87 (€3.94) | €3.48 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.77 (€1.81) | €5.33 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $583 (€594) | €552 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (€0.19) | €0.14 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (€36) | €40 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (€12) | €7 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 39% cheaper than in Netherlands
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