Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 136% | |||
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Food in El Salvador is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (₨4,772) | ₨853 | + 460% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨2,007) | ₨1,049 | + 91% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.42 (₨953) | ₨492 | + 94% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.85 (₨517) | ₨185 | + 179% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.76 (₨770) | ₨314 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.03 (₨567) | ₨168 | + 238% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.11 (₨1,145) | ₨1,416 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (₨835) | ₨317 | + 164% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.09 (₨584) | ₨97 | + 503% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.39 (₨389) | ₨506 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨4,278) | ₨2,654 | + 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (₨585) | ₨204 | + 187% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (₨279) | ₨193 | + 45% | |
Housing | + 65% | |||
Housing in El Salvador is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,066 (₨297,147) | ₨152,835 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $696 (₨193,974) | ₨91,231 | + 113% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $62 (₨17,235) | ₨33,939 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $704 (₨196,404) | ₨75,769 | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $374 (₨104,217) | ₨53,656 | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $42 (₨11,812) | ₨20,047 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $18 (₨5,150) | ₨2,152 | + 139% | |
40” flat screen tv | $346 (₨96,438) | ₨60,264 | + 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (₨36,691) | ₨26,966 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (₨1,677) | ₨1,409 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6.00 (₨1,673) | ₨2,151 | - 22% | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in El Salvador is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (₨17,947) | ₨4,450 | + 303% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (₨11,795) | ₨8,668 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨27,847) | ₨18,609 | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (₨25,143) | ₨7,339 | + 243% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in El Salvador is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,350 (₨5,675,162) | ₨4,426,660 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (₨322) | ₨277 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (₨7,171) | ₨3,424 | + 109% | |
Personal Care | + 151% | |||
Personal Care in El Salvador is 151% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.55 (₨1,547) | ₨606 | + 155% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (₨4,566) | ₨998 | + 357% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (₨10,736) | ₨2,526 | + 325% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨1,948) | ₨851 | + 129% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.08 (₨1,137) | ₨669 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.22 (₨1,455) | ₨526 | + 176% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.08 (₨581) | ₨209 | + 179% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.21 (₨337) | ₨282 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (₨2,707) | ₨2,238 | + 21% | |
Entertainment | + 154% | |||
Entertainment in El Salvador is 154% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (₨8,113) | ₨3,608 | + 125% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (₨3,585) | ₨1,829 | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (₨19,063) | ₨5,580 | + 242% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (₨12,432) | ₨6,757 | + 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨1,986) | ₨2,441 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (₨1,335) | ₨794 | + 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.34 (₨653) | ₨706 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $780 (₨217,487) | ₨72,434 | + 200% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (₨51) | ₨3.61 | + 1322% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (₨10,965) | ₨2,832 | + 287% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.95 (₨1,102) | ₨441 | + 150% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,992 prices entered by 491 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan
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