- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 36% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (25 zł) | 27 zł | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.33 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (5.85 zł) | 2.96 zł | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.84 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (11 zł) | 3.47 zł | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (7 zł) | 2.09 zł | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.45 (5.49 zł) | 3.10 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (49 zł) | 30 zł | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (7 zł) | 5.22 zł | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (3.14 zł) | 2.71 zł | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 34% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (3,382 zł) | 3,899 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (2,311 zł) | 2,858 zł | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (1,009 zł) | 450 zł | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (1,982 zł) | 2,343 zł | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (1,368 zł) | 1,780 zł | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (1,101 zł) | 301 zł | + 266% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (173 zł) | 36 zł | + 374% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (1,479 zł) | 1,834 zł | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (473 zł) | 416 zł | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (24 zł) | 26 zł | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (43 zł) | 22 zł | + 98% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 3% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (245 zł) | 283 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (151 zł) | 152 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (310 zł) | 298 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (321 zł) | 333 zł | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 11% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (70,263 zł) | 79,937 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (3.24 zł) | 5.00 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (105 zł) | 104 zł | + 1% | |
| 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) | 20 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (34 zł) | 31 zł | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (90 zł) | 127 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 61% | |
| 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 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (7 zł) | 4.77 zł | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (26 zł) | 38 zł | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 8% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (80 zł) | 66 zł | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (36 zł) | 54 zł | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (94 zł) | 222 zł | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (170 zł) | 125 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (23 zł) | 21 zł | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.86 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (2,574 zł) | 1,955 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (0.45 zł) | 0.50 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (123 zł) | 127 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 16% more expensive than in Poland
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