- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (₨754) | ₨499 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.85 (₨676) | ₨566 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.35 (₨387) | ₨226 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.43 (₨165) | ₨104 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (₨271) | ₨116 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.01 (₨347) | ₨86 | + 302% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.38 (₨505) | ₨462 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (₨346) | ₨145 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (₨208) | ₨39 | + 433% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.26 (₨145) | ₨252 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨1,498) | ₨1,400 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (₨210) | ₨116 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (₨96) | ₨56 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $829 (₨95,701) | ₨55,103 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $508 (₨58,659) | ₨34,195 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (₨30,790) | ₨8,791 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (₨60,499) | ₨43,999 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $364 (₨42,082) | ₨29,502 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (₨33,599) | ₨6,095 | + 451% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (₨5,104) | ₨2,759 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (₨45,122) | ₨39,879 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (₨14,421) | ₨10,578 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (₨723) | ₨529 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨816 | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (₨7,252) | ₨2,774 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (₨4,617) | ₨4,558 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (₨8,225) | ₨6,214 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (₨8,950) | ₨5,285 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (₨2,144,207) | ₨1,816,020 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (₨93) | ₨78 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (₨3,061) | ₨2,538 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨802) | ₨221 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (₨1,050) | ₨485 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (₨2,761) | ₨2,261 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨743) | ₨429 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (₨505) | ₨250 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (₨675) | ₨327 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (₨220) | ₨145 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (₨206) | ₨107 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (₨806) | ₨455 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (₨2,061) | ₨1,630 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $9 (₨1,083) | ₨1,112 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (₨2,894) | ₨2,379 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (₨5,199) | ₨3,097 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨984) | ₨613 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.24 (₨490) | ₨362 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.67 (₨193) | ₨427 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (₨78,541) | ₨54,617 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (₨14) | ₨76 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (₨3,644) | ₨3,656 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.45 (₨398) | ₨173 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan
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