Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (4,990 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (2,719 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.19 (908 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.57 (653 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.15 (892 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.15 (894 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (1,560 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (1,215 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (842 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.54 (640 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (5,660 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (813 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.37 (568 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,012 (420,366 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $580 (240,930 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $87 (36,142 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $571 (237,026 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $348 (144,665 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $69 (28,547 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 273% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (13,457 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $399 (165,877 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (42,065 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (2,828 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (3,641 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (19,891 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (15,124 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (35,601 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (31,897 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,817 (7,398,675 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (437 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (11,849 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.78 (1,985 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 278% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (6,548 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 266% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (14,477 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.19 (2,155 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (1,557 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (3,138 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (1,072 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.94 (1,220 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (5,715 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| El Salvador | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (6,716 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (4,140 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (20,064 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (13,761 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (4,207 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 334% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.71 (1,541 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.78 (740 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $577 (239,421 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (106 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 330% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (13,029 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.72 (1,544 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 858 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria
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