- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 32% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (24 zł) | 26 zł | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.85 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.35 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.42 (5.33 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.85 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (11 zł) | 3.58 zł | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (7 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 228% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.35 (5.08 zł) | 3.19 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (49 zł) | 30 zł | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.89 (7 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (3.12 zł) | 2.55 zł | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 30% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $857 (3,230 zł) | 3,811 zł | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $556 (2,093 zł) | 2,813 zł | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (1,004 zł) | 449 zł | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (1,973 zł) | 2,337 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $364 (1,373 zł) | 1,726 zł | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (1,096 zł) | 310 zł | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (172 zł) | 37 zł | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (1,472 zł) | 1,899 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (470 zł) | 407 zł | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (24 zł) | 27 zł | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (42 zł) | 24 zł | + 77% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 3% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (237 zł) | 270 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (151 zł) | 147 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (286 zł) | 291 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (309 zł) | 336 zł | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 14% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (69,945 zł) | 77,940 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (3.09 zł) | 4.80 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (95 zł) | 103 zł | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 23% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (34 zł) | 29 zł | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (90 zł) | 122 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (7 zł) | 4.92 zł | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (26 zł) | 41 zł | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 9% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (70 zł) | 67 zł | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $9 (36 zł) | 52 zł | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (94 zł) | 208 zł | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (161 zł) | 120 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (32 zł) | 22 zł | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.92 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (2,562 zł) | 2,025 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (0.45 zł) | 0.41 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (130 zł) | 123 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.45 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 14% more expensive than in Poland
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