- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 31% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (23 zł) | 26 zł | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.16 (19 zł) | 19 zł | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.54 (5.71 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (11 zł) | 3.59 zł | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (7 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (5.58 zł) | 3.16 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (48 zł) | 29 zł | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (7 zł) | 5.12 zł | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (3.08 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 29% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $900 (3,345 zł) | 3,903 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $556 (2,065 zł) | 2,851 zł | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (991 zł) | 472 zł | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (1,947 zł) | 2,375 zł | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (1,343 zł) | 1,739 zł | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (1,081 zł) | 305 zł | + 254% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (170 zł) | 37 zł | + 361% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (1,452 zł) | 1,914 zł | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (464 zł) | 416 zł | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (23 zł) | 26 zł | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (42 zł) | 25 zł | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 5% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (233 zł) | 278 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (149 zł) | 148 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (282 zł) | 293 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (305 zł) | 334 zł | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 16% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (69,000 zł) | 78,628 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (3.18 zł) | 4.88 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (93 zł) | 105 zł | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 18% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (34 zł) | 30 zł | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (89 zł) | 128 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (7 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (26 zł) | 40 zł | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 5% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (80 zł) | 66 zł | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (36 zł) | 53 zł | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (92 zł) | 215 zł | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (159 zł) | 120 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (22 zł) | 21 zł | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.91 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (2,527 zł) | 2,058 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (0.44 zł) | 0.49 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (126 zł) | 127 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 12% more expensive than in Poland
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