Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨2,327) | ₨519 | + 348% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨1,268) | ₨742 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.19 (₨423) | ₨215 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.57 (₨304) | ₨119 | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.15 (₨416) | ₨168 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.15 (₨417) | ₨102 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.76 (₨728) | ₨658 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (₨567) | ₨194 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (₨393) | ₨51 | + 665% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.54 (₨298) | ₨220 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (₨2,640) | ₨2,141 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (₨379) | ₨170 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.37 (₨265) | ₨77 | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 125% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,012 (₨196,036) | ₨65,360 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $580 (₨112,357) | ₨44,450 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $87 (₨16,854) | ₨14,918 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $571 (₨110,536) | ₨47,849 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $348 (₨67,464) | ₨35,800 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $69 (₨13,313) | ₨10,123 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (₨6,276) | ₨2,270 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $399 (₨77,356) | ₨53,975 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (₨19,617) | ₨18,356 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨1,319) | ₨851 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨1,698) | ₨797 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (₨9,276) | ₨4,868 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (₨7,053) | ₨7,670 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (₨16,602) | ₨17,357 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (₨14,875) | ₨8,106 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,817 (₨3,450,340) | ₨5,697,890 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (₨204) | ₨146 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (₨5,526) | ₨4,073 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.78 (₨926) | ₨237 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (₨3,054) | ₨572 | + 434% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (₨6,751) | ₨1,768 | + 282% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.19 (₨1,005) | ₨1,267 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (₨726) | ₨575 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (₨1,464) | ₨371 | + 295% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 (₨500) | ₨352 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.94 (₨569) | ₨116 | + 389% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (₨2,665) | ₨681 | + 292% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| El Salvador | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (₨3,132) | ₨2,016 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (₨1,931) | ₨1,908 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (₨9,357) | ₨2,708 | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (₨6,418) | ₨4,907 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₨1,962) | ₨1,025 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.71 (₨718) | ₨469 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.78 (₨345) | ₨513 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $577 (₨111,653) | ₨107,118 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (₨49) | ₨4.02 | + 1129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (₨6,076) | ₨4,729 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.72 (₨720) | ₨237 | + 203% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan
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