Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (3,283 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.82 (2,115 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.71 (985 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.49 (542 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.21 (805 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.64 (595 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.81 (1,747 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.15 (782 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (653 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.48 (537 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (4,377 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (654 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.87 (317 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $866 (314,685 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $489 (177,809 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $70 (25,524 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $532 (193,279 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $332 (120,661 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $49 (17,884 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (9,872 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $415 (150,941 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (31,810 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.21 (1,894 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (13,251 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 1012% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (19,998 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (11,220 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (30,880 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (26,378 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,141 (8,048,050 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 349% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (327 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (10,150 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.32 (1,572 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (5,093 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $29 (10,439 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.68 (2,065 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (1,336 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (1,950 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.77 (644 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (592 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (3,566 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (7,518 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (4,759 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (22,193 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (9,877 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.70 (2,070 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.57 (1,297 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.94 (707 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $494 (179,695 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (105 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (13,367 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.09 (1,485 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 221% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,772 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria
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