Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Poland
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 10% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| El Salvador | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (62 zł) | 53 zł | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (34 zł) | 38 zł | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.78 (11 zł) | 22 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (8 zł) | 5.69 zł | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.91 (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.56 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.22 (20 zł) | 24 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.74 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.05 (8 zł) | 5.78 zł | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.60 (6 zł) | 6 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (59 zł) | 59 zł | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.17 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.27 (4.99 zł) | 5.76 zł | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 41% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| El Salvador | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,358 (5,325 zł) | 7,688 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $778 (3,051 zł) | 5,442 zł | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $99 (389 zł) | 1,468 zł | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $786 (3,081 zł) | 4,745 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $405 (1,587 zł) | 3,809 zł | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $76 (296 zł) | 886 zł | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (97 zł) | 75 zł | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $298 (1,170 zł) | 1,947 zł | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (481 zł) | 770 zł | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (25 zł) | 62 zł | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (42 zł) | 76 zł | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 29% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| El Salvador | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (227 zł) | 403 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (143 zł) | 194 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (436 zł) | 396 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (348 zł) | 582 zł | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| El Salvador | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,838 (89,560 zł) | 145,431 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (4.56 zł) | 7 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (104 zł) | 188 zł | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 34% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| El Salvador | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (25 zł) | 38 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (48 zł) | 71 zł | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (147 zł) | 268 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (25 zł) | 30 zł | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (14 zł) | 23 zł | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.15 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (42 zł) | 99 zł | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 22% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| El Salvador | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $24 (95 zł) | 146 zł | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (60 zł) | 68 zł | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (234 zł) | 435 zł | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (178 zł) | 230 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (30 zł) | 43 zł | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.60 (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.78 (7 zł) | 21 zł | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $795 (3,117 zł) | 2,935 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (0.79 zł) | 1.03 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (194 zł) | 210 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.98 (16 zł) | 24 zł | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,224 prices entered by 236 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 31% cheaper than in Poland
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