Cost of living in El Salvador compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 32% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| El Salvador | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (NZ$16) | NZ$21 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (NZ$11) | NZ$14 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.16 (NZ$3.48) | NZ$8 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.01 (NZ$3.23) | NZ$2.62 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (NZ$4.13) | NZ$9 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (NZ$2.82) | NZ$8 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (NZ$4.77) | NZ$4.77 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (NZ$3.44) | NZ$3.54 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.29 (NZ$2.09) | NZ$5.48 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (NZ$27) | NZ$19 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (NZ$3.20) | NZ$3.65 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (NZ$1.56) | NZ$2.80 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 52% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| El Salvador | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (NZ$1,842) | NZ$3,710 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $673 (NZ$1,084) | NZ$2,875 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (NZ$170) | NZ$250 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (NZ$914) | NZ$2,404 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $387 (NZ$624) | NZ$1,964 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (NZ$74) | NZ$188 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (NZ$43) | NZ$82 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (NZ$579) | NZ$662 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (NZ$137) | NZ$228 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (NZ$13) | NZ$14 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | NZ$33 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 22% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| El Salvador | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (NZ$88) | NZ$123 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (NZ$68) | NZ$83 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (NZ$156) | NZ$168 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (NZ$119) | NZ$211 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 52% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| El Salvador | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,710 (NZ$26,929) | NZ$37,966 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (NZ$2.06) | NZ$2.76 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (NZ$49) | NZ$144 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| El Salvador | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (NZ$24) | NZ$7 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (NZ$52) | NZ$70 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.87 (NZ$6) | NZ$6 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (NZ$3.58) | NZ$3.45 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (NZ$1.77) | NZ$4.34 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (NZ$17) | NZ$36 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| El Salvador | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (NZ$28) | NZ$74 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (NZ$16) | NZ$40 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$138 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (NZ$69) | NZ$125 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (NZ$12) | NZ$18 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.63 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.53 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (NZ$2.76) | NZ$11 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $611 (NZ$984) | NZ$912 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (NZ$0.26) | NZ$0.45 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (NZ$60) | NZ$66 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (NZ$13) | NZ$38 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,700 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 43% cheaper than in New Zealand
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