- 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 (₨791) | ₨506 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.19 (₨639) | ₨594 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (₨527) | ₨214 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.97 (₨243) | ₨105 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (₨315) | ₨119 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (₨305) | ₨82 | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (₨503) | ₨481 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (₨369) | ₨150 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (₨221) | ₨40 | + 454% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (₨185) | ₨311 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨1,603) | ₨2,217 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (₨237) | ₨119 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (₨102) | ₨54 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $900 (₨110,819) | ₨56,830 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $556 (₨68,416) | ₨33,442 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (₨32,829) | ₨7,867 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (₨64,505) | ₨42,799 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (₨44,514) | ₨25,665 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (₨35,824) | ₨6,434 | + 457% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (₨5,619) | ₨2,590 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (₨48,110) | ₨40,917 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (₨15,376) | ₨10,990 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (₨771) | ₨509 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (₨1,385) | ₨1,097 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (₨7,732) | ₨2,520 | + 207% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (₨4,923) | ₨4,267 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (₨9,352) | ₨6,098 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (₨10,102) | ₨5,524 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (₨2,286,206) | ₨1,809,730 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (₨101) | ₨85 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (₨3,092) | ₨2,543 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨855) | ₨221 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (₨1,120) | ₨542 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (₨2,944) | ₨2,075 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨792) | ₨386 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (₨595) | ₨243 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (₨720) | ₨332 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (₨235) | ₨136 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (₨235) | ₨104 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (₨859) | ₨612 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 1% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (₨2,285) | ₨1,486 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (₨1,215) | ₨1,147 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (₨3,063) | ₨3,939 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (₨5,274) | ₨3,130 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (₨739) | ₨500 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (₨540) | ₨374 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.91 (₨235) | ₨444 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (₨83,742) | ₨55,174 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (₨15) | ₨44 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (₨4,243) | ₨4,065 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (₨427) | ₨177 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
123.150
PKR
/
USD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,850 prices entered by 583 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan
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