Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 117% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (19,859 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (12,242 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.27 (5,084 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.89 (2,936 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.32 (5,162 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.29 (3,562 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.17 (8,033 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.77 (4,311 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (3,391 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.66 (2,581 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (27,925 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.22 (3,455 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (1,379 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,373 (2,132,798 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $747 (1,160,066 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $101 (156,222 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $807 (1,253,502 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $461 (716,527 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (114,545 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (37,655 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $342 (531,949 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (214,402 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (9,674 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 341% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (20,020 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 571% | |
| Clothes | + 301% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 301% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (84,402 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 396% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (61,792 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 294% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (175,722 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (147,061 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,844 (32,386,005 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 548% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.35 (2,092 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (42,392 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 200% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 200% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.28 (8,208 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (12,858 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 627% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (61,451 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (10,322 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (7,274 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 316% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (10,829 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.31 (3,593 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (3,034 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (22,305 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 514% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (35,311 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (19,991 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 (67,556 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 344% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (80,257 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (12,822 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (7,582 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.40 (3,729 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $711 (1,104,853 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 270% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (225 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (66,162 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.71 (5,771 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 854 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria
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