Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (5,343 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (3,323 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.34 (1,089 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.99 (927 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.78 (1,296 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.70 (790 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.54 (2,115 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.85 (1,328 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (1,113 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.43 (668 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (6,789 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.12 (987 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (451 ₦) | 642 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 42% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $977 (454,896 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $664 (309,164 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $95 (44,281 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $590 (274,789 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $441 (205,403 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (20,280 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (10,022 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $352 (163,913 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (44,493 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (3,929 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (28,238 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (20,304 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (47,597 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (33,091 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,448 (8,587,692 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.67 (778 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (14,165 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (2,802 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 632% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (6,903 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (14,921 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (2,495 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (1,706 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (2,518 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.23 (1,040 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (513 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (3,994 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (8,546 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (4,876 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (21,300 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (3,077 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (2,235 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.73 (1,270 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $682 (317,423 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (72 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (17,374 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.63 (1,690 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 771 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria
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