Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨3,588) | ₨851 | + 322% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨2,171) | ₨952 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (₨793) | ₨348 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.03 (₨584) | ₨169 | + 245% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (₨845) | ₨282 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.70 (₨489) | ₨252 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.87 (₨1,398) | ₨1,139 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.88 (₨827) | ₨290 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.36 (₨677) | ₨122 | + 453% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.38 (₨397) | ₨549 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (₨3,912) | ₨2,949 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.25 (₨646) | ₨289 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (₨280) | ₨191 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $951 (₨272,975) | ₨118,562 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $656 (₨188,336) | ₨73,692 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $73 (₨20,934) | ₨23,696 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $609 (₨174,897) | ₨59,994 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $443 (₨127,141) | ₨50,948 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (₨11,567) | ₨20,196 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $20 (₨5,804) | ₨2,076 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $320 (₨91,989) | ₨71,670 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (₨27,423) | ₨22,629 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨1,939) | ₨1,673 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,564 | - | |
| Clothes | + 153% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (₨19,094) | ₨3,426 | + 457% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (₨13,326) | ₨6,254 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (₨28,204) | ₨13,199 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (₨25,457) | ₨8,569 | + 197% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,245 (₨5,524,172) | ₨4,456,060 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.58 (₨454) | ₨270 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (₨8,699) | ₨4,626 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨1,812) | ₨1,015 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (₨5,856) | ₨1,391 | + 321% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (₨9,776) | ₨3,667 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.46 (₨1,282) | ₨521 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (₨1,078) | ₨922 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.51 (₨1,580) | ₨736 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.11 (₨606) | ₨249 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.12 (₨321) | ₨242 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (₨2,939) | ₨860 | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (₨5,198) | ₨3,545 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (₨3,264) | ₨2,089 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $30 (₨8,611) | ₨2,959 | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (₨12,624) | ₨7,109 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨1,868) | ₨880 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (₨1,388) | ₨669 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.14 (₨614) | ₨1,106 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $635 (₨182,217) | ₨119,622 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (₨44) | ₨3.79 | + 1059% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (₨11,188) | ₨3,764 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.88 (₨1,114) | ₨415 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,240 prices entered by 503 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan
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