- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (₨781) | ₨513 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.85 (₨711) | ₨606 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.35 (₨407) | ₨229 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.42 (₨172) | ₨105 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (₨286) | ₨117 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.85 (₨346) | ₨81 | + 327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (₨497) | ₨477 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (₨364) | ₨155 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (₨218) | ₨40 | + 446% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.35 (₨164) | ₨282 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨1,583) | ₨1,862 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.89 (₨230) | ₨116 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (₨101) | ₨54 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $857 (₨104,239) | ₨54,970 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $556 (₨67,555) | ₨33,795 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (₨32,416) | ₨8,248 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (₨63,693) | ₨43,470 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $364 (₨44,304) | ₨28,720 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (₨35,373) | ₨6,246 | + 466% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨5,548) | ₨2,720 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (₨47,504) | ₨40,532 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (₨15,182) | ₨10,999 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (₨761) | ₨530 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (₨1,368) | ₨954 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (₨7,635) | ₨2,642 | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (₨4,861) | ₨4,581 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (₨9,234) | ₨6,398 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (₨9,975) | ₨5,618 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (₨2,257,431) | ₨1,778,140 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (₨100) | ₨81 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (₨3,053) | ₨2,420 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨844) | ₨205 | + 311% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (₨1,106) | ₨1,014 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (₨2,907) | ₨2,107 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨782) | ₨398 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (₨587) | ₨255 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (₨711) | ₨342 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (₨232) | ₨141 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (₨232) | ₨110 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (₨848) | ₨454 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (₨2,256) | ₨1,581 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $9 (₨1,150) | ₨1,138 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (₨3,047) | ₨3,973 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (₨5,207) | ₨3,166 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨1,036) | ₨510 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 (₨534) | ₨356 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.92 (₨233) | ₨496 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (₨82,688) | ₨57,586 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (₨14) | ₨27 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (₨4,190) | ₨3,816 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.45 (₨420) | ₨172 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,981 prices entered by 562 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan
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