Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (₨1,167) | ₨441 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (₨948) | ₨682 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.05 (₨314) | ₨269 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.60 (₨245) | ₨115 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.65 (₨406) | ₨152 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.98 (₨304) | ₨86 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.98 (₨610) | ₨730 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.06 (₨316) | ₨149 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (₨288) | ₨53 | + 448% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.60 (₨245) | ₨304 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨2,303) | ₨1,613 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.78 (₨273) | ₨130 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.95 (₨146) | ₨81 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,112 (₨170,513) | ₨68,178 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $632 (₨96,868) | ₨38,848 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (₨9,100) | ₨11,046 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $724 (₨111,026) | ₨53,451 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $357 (₨54,703) | ₨33,101 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $44 (₨6,775) | ₨9,791 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (₨5,076) | ₨2,408 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $344 (₨52,682) | ₨45,353 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (₨13,484) | ₨22,152 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.87 (₨747) | ₨767 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨1,600) | ₨518 | + 209% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (₨7,670) | ₨3,232 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (₨5,864) | ₨5,463 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (₨15,046) | ₨9,871 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (₨15,982) | ₨6,396 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,697 (₨3,173,134) | ₨2,677,660 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (₨157) | ₨106 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (₨4,202) | ₨2,392 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.77 (₨731) | ₨250 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (₨1,307) | ₨778 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (₨4,877) | ₨1,865 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (₨614) | ₨577 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.16 (₨638) | ₨370 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (₨846) | ₨526 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (₨345) | ₨185 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.25 (₨346) | ₨156 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (₨1,080) | ₨515 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (₨2,607) | ₨2,013 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (₨1,634) | ₨1,512 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $30 (₨4,599) | ₨2,928 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (₨6,421) | ₨3,842 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨1,188) | ₨1,548 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.54 (₨697) | ₨492 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (₨264) | ₨444 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $470 (₨72,132) | ₨58,650 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (₨31) | ₨41 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (₨4,717) | ₨3,909 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.73 (₨571) | ₨268 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,514 prices entered by 494 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan
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