- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (₨992) | ₨561 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.61 (₨781) | ₨625 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.94 (₨270) | ₨224 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.51 (₨211) | ₨107 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (₨408) | ₨122 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.68 (₨234) | ₨81 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (₨636) | ₨601 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (₨398) | ₨157 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (₨295) | ₨40 | + 639% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.24 (₨172) | ₨283 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨2,122) | ₨2,980 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.04 (₨284) | ₨117 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (₨98) | ₨57 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (₨124,396) | ₨55,913 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (₨85,006) | ₨35,841 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (₨37,109) | ₨8,271 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (₨72,914) | ₨45,604 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (₨50,317) | ₨29,046 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (₨40,494) | ₨7,054 | + 474% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨6,351) | ₨2,742 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $439 (₨61,084) | ₨41,241 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (₨15,860) | ₨11,212 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.57 (₨775) | ₨508 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (₨1,566) | ₨1,031 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $73 (₨10,102) | ₨2,517 | + 301% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (₨5,605) | ₨3,919 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (₨12,461) | ₨6,685 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (₨11,605) | ₨5,433 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,338 (₨2,552,653) | ₨2,201,860 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (₨124) | ₨92 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (₨3,209) | ₨2,619 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.37 (₨470) | ₨241 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (₨1,266) | ₨774 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $28 (₨3,836) | ₨2,396 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨895) | ₨458 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.55 (₨772) | ₨326 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (₨814) | ₨361 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (₨481) | ₨156 | + 209% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (₨292) | ₨111 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (₨1,093) | ₨585 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (₨2,964) | ₨1,463 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (₨1,341) | ₨1,197 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $31 (₨4,371) | ₨3,978 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (₨5,605) | ₨3,261 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨1,285) | ₨1,228 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.94 (₨548) | ₨400 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.31 (₨321) | ₨548 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $824 (₨114,658) | ₨57,507 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 (₨19) | ₨50 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (₨3,956) | ₨3,895 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.20 (₨445) | ₨275 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,574 prices entered by 575 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan
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