- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Netherlands
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 32% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (€5.32) | €13 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.85 (€4.76) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.35 (€2.73) | €4.05 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.43 (€1.16) | €1.07 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (€1.91) | €2.90 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.01 (€2.45) | €2.14 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.38 (€3.56) | €5.45 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (€2.44) | €2.27 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (€1.46) | €1.52 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.26 (€1.02) | €1.18 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €8 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (€1.48) | €2.30 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (€0.67) | €1.27 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 40% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $829 (€674) | €1,849 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $508 (€413) | €1,284 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (€217) | €159 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (€426) | €1,167 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $399 (€324) | €829 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (€237) | €109 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (€36) | €27 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (€318) | €424 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (€102) | €124 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (€5.09) | €6 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 29% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (€51) | €85 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (€33) | €37 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (€58) | €94 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (€63) | €140 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 62% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (€15,108) | €25,603 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (€0.65) | €1.55 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (€22) | €84 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 25% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.65) | €2.71 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (€7) | €13 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (€19) | €48 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.24) | €3.27 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (€3.56) | €3.30 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (€4.76) | €2.69 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (€1.55) | €1.39 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (€1.45) | €1.90 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (€5.68) | €24 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 48% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (€15) | €43 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $9 (€8) | €23 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (€20) | €115 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (€37) | €71 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.24 (€3.45) | €3.10 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.67 (€1.36) | €4.71 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (€553) | €520 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (€0.10) | €0.23 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (€26) | €33 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.45 (€2.81) | €7 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 45% cheaper than in Netherlands
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