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Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Poland
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 36% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (28 zł) | 26 zł | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.60 (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.73 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.52 (5.77 zł) | 2.98 zł | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.88 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.05 (8 zł) | 5.97 zł | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.33 (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.76 (11 zł) | 3.32 zł | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (8 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 298% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.30 (4.96 zł) | 3.15 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (60 zł) | 29 zł | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.99 (8 zł) | 5.31 zł | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.82 (3.12 zł) | 2.73 zł | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 39% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $800 (3,045 zł) | 3,934 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $508 (1,934 zł) | 2,918 zł | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $85 (322 zł) | 496 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $514 (1,957 zł) | 2,505 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $323 (1,231 zł) | 1,862 zł | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (1,108 zł) | 327 zł | + 238% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (144 zł) | 42 zł | + 245% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $474 (1,806 zł) | 1,649 zł | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (431 zł) | 462 zł | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.57 (21 zł) | 27 zł | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $43 (165 zł) | 23 zł | + 624% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 8% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $67 (254 zł) | 304 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (153 zł) | 159 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (327 zł) | 307 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $62 (237 zł) | 345 zł | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 9% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,116 (80,408 zł) | 79,494 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (3.40 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (98 zł) | 106 zł | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 36% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.15 (16 zł) | 20 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (35 zł) | 35 zł | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $25 (95 zł) | 130 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.55 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (30 zł) | 13 zł | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.80 (11 zł) | 4.75 zł | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (30 zł) | 39 zł | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 18% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (83 zł) | 70 zł | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (40 zł) | 55 zł | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $37 (140 zł) | 226 zł | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (175 zł) | 130 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (35 zł) | 22 zł | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.77 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $824 (3,136 zł) | 1,928 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 (0.51 zł) | 0.54 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (103 zł) | 121 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.31 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,130 prices entered by 630 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 19% more expensive than in Poland
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