- 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 | $6 (2,321 ₦) | 2,460 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.19 (1,876 ₦) | 1,906 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (1,545 ₦) | 1,007 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.97 (712 ₦) | 832 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (925 ₦) | 593 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (894 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (1,477 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (1,082 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (649 ₦) | 845 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (543 ₦) | 345 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (4,702 ₦) | 2,404 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (696 ₦) | 380 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (299 ₦) | 369 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $900 (325,142 ₦) | 332,937 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $556 (200,730 ₦) | 203,059 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (96,320 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (189,257 ₦) | 216,517 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (130,603 ₦) | 119,786 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (105,108 ₦) | 17,516 ₦ | + 500% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (16,486 ₦) | 5,493 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (141,154 ₦) | 117,048 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (45,112 ₦) | 38,623 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (2,262 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (4,065 ₦) | 1,491 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (22,685 ₦) | 6,183 ₦ | + 267% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (14,445 ₦) | 9,445 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (27,439 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (29,638 ₦) | 26,338 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 0% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (6,707,689 ₦) | 6,199,200 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (296 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (9,071 ₦) | 11,380 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,509 ₦) | 1,672 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (3,286 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (8,638 ₦) | 7,629 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (2,324 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (1,745 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (2,112 ₦) | 1,483 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (689 ₦) | 417 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (690 ₦) | 439 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (2,520 ₦) | 1,439 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (6,705 ₦) | 5,811 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (3,564 ₦) | 3,170 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (8,986 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (15,473 ₦) | 16,701 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (2,167 ₦) | 2,468 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (1,584 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.91 (689 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (245,698 ₦) | 231,505 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (43 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (12,449 ₦) | 14,221 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (1,253 ₦) | 453 ₦ | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
361.320
NGN
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USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,694 prices entered by 168 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria
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