Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 21% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| El Salvador | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (44 zł) | 35 zł | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (30 zł) | 27 zł | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.16 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.01 (9 zł) | 3.96 zł | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (13 zł) | 3.79 zł | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (9 zł) | 3.33 zł | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.29 (5.56 zł) | 4.18 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (72 zł) | 32 zł | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (4.16 zł) | 3.84 zł | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 17% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| El Salvador | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (4,907 zł) | 5,766 zł | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $673 (2,888 zł) | 4,275 zł | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (452 zł) | 940 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (2,434 zł) | 3,280 zł | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $387 (1,661 zł) | 2,499 zł | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (198 zł) | 430 zł | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (114 zł) | 53 zł | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (1,543 zł) | 1,953 zł | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (365 zł) | 483 zł | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (35 zł) | 42 zł | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 32 zł | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| El Salvador | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (234 zł) | 332 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (180 zł) | 149 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (415 zł) | 322 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (316 zł) | 394 zł | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 13% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| El Salvador | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,710 (71,742 zł) | 105,039 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (5.48 zł) | 7 zł | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (131 zł) | 125 zł | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 20% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| El Salvador | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (64 zł) | 42 zł | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (140 zł) | 175 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (23 zł) | 21 zł | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.87 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (10 zł) | 5.92 zł | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (4.71 zł) | 10 zł | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (46 zł) | 56 zł | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 13% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| El Salvador | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (74 zł) | 97 zł | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (42 zł) | 57 zł | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 170 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (183 zł) | 176 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (32 zł) | 26 zł | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.63 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $611 (2,622 zł) | 2,670 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (0.69 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (159 zł) | 138 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (35 zł) | 17 zł | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,911 prices entered by 264 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is about the same as in Poland
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