Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 29% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (46,633 Gs) | 62,718 Gs | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (39,549 Gs) | 31,283 Gs | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.10 (13,539 Gs) | 9,420 Gs | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (10,660 Gs) | 5,200 Gs | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 (16,281 Gs) | 11,605 Gs | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.98 (12,778 Gs) | 9,378 Gs | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.91 (25,159 Gs) | 13,891 Gs | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.06 (13,290 Gs) | 12,663 Gs | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (12,090 Gs) | 6,914 Gs | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (10,361 Gs) | 5,579 Gs | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (100,086 Gs) | 32,595 Gs | + 207% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (11,574 Gs) | 11,117 Gs | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.92 (5,941 Gs) | 2,742 Gs | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 50% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,190 (7,663,277 Gs) | 5,666,850 Gs | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (4,188,688 Gs) | 1,990,060 Gs | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (475,022 Gs) | 318,577 Gs | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (4,355,963 Gs) | 3,234,910 Gs | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $357 (2,296,510 Gs) | 1,878,660 Gs | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (259,986 Gs) | 318,468 Gs | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (207,769 Gs) | 86,486 Gs | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (2,219,625 Gs) | 1,790,100 Gs | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (567,539 Gs) | 992,189 Gs | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (31,255 Gs) | 21,724 Gs | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (71,823 Gs) | 27,548 Gs | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 35% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (330,348 Gs) | 256,810 Gs | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (250,847 Gs) | 198,423 Gs | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (541,251 Gs) | 433,758 Gs | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (610,121 Gs) | 214,873 Gs | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 26% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,888 (128,067,081 Gs) | 74,304,900 Gs | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (6,369 Gs) | 5,712 Gs | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (168,221 Gs) | 146,631 Gs | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 61% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.75 (30,565 Gs) | 25,989 Gs | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (67,482 Gs) | 38,307 Gs | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (198,226 Gs) | 125,587 Gs | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (24,237 Gs) | 27,357 Gs | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (26,233 Gs) | 14,890 Gs | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (33,789 Gs) | 21,386 Gs | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (14,610 Gs) | 6,254 Gs | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (14,542 Gs) | 10,088 Gs | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (48,748 Gs) | 42,465 Gs | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (103,825 Gs) | 69,952 Gs | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (65,977 Gs) | 61,162 Gs | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 115,724 Gs | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (270,333 Gs) | 169,041 Gs | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (44,456 Gs) | 23,716 Gs | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (28,973 Gs) | 21,279 Gs | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (11,095 Gs) | 10,849 Gs | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (2,776,255 Gs) | 4,670,990 Gs | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (959 Gs) | 1,181 Gs | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (209,956 Gs) | 235,139 Gs | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.65 (23,481 Gs) | 10,871 Gs | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 30% more expensive than in Paraguay
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