- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (2,413 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.33 (1,940 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (1,556 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (563 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.84 (1,033 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (901 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (1,488 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (1,090 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (654 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.45 (528 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (4,737 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (701 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (302 ₦) | 373 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (325,280 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (222,279 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (97,034 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (190,661 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (131,572 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (105,888 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 557% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (16,608 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (142,201 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (45,447 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (2,279 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (4,095 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (23,577 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 247% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (14,552 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (29,769 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (30,913 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (6,757,442 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (312 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (10,098 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,528 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (3,311 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (8,702 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (2,342 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (1,758 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (2,127 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (694 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (695 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (2,539 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (7,703 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (3,491 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (9,053 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (16,356 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (2,183 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (1,596 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.86 (675 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (247,520 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (43 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (11,824 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (1,262 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria
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