- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (2,592 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.61 (2,041 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.94 (706 ₦) | 928 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.51 (551 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (1,067 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.68 (611 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (1,661 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (1,039 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (772 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.24 (450 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,545 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.04 (742 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (256 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (325,056 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (222,126 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (96,967 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (190,530 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (131,481 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (105,815 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 682% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (16,597 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $439 (159,616 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (41,442 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.57 (2,024 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (4,092 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $73 (26,398 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (14,647 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (32,561 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (30,323 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 2% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,338 (6,670,266 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (324 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (8,385 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.37 (1,227 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (3,308 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $28 (10,024 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (2,340 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.55 (2,017 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (2,126 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (1,258 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (763 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (2,855 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (7,746 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (3,503 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $31 (11,421 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (14,645 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (3,358 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.94 (1,433 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.31 (839 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $824 (299,610 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 (49 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (10,337 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.20 (1,163 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
363.750
NGN
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,524 prices entered by 146 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria
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