- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 30% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (24 zł) | 26 zł | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.85 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.35 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.43 (5.28 zł) | 2.87 zł | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.01 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.38 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (11 zł) | 3.37 zł | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (7 zł) | 2.13 zł | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.26 (4.66 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (48 zł) | 30 zł | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (7 zł) | 5.03 zł | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (3.07 zł) | 2.55 zł | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 21% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $829 (3,067 zł) | 3,862 zł | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $556 (2,056 zł) | 2,805 zł | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (987 zł) | 423 zł | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (1,939 zł) | 2,361 zł | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $364 (1,349 zł) | 1,700 zł | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (1,077 zł) | 393 zł | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (164 zł) | 38 zł | + 334% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (1,446 zł) | 1,814 zł | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (462 zł) | 388 zł | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (23 zł) | 26 zł | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 23 zł | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 6% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (232 zł) | 286 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (148 zł) | 145 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (264 zł) | 283 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (287 zł) | 332 zł | - 14% | |
| 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 (68,716 zł) | 77,593 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (2.97 zł) | 4.70 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (98 zł) | 103 zł | - 5% | |
| 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) | 15 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (34 zł) | 33 zł | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (88 zł) | 114 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (7 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (26 zł) | 40 zł | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 3% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (66 zł) | 65 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $9 (35 zł) | 52 zł | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (93 zł) | 198 zł | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (167 zł) | 129 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.24 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.67 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (2,517 zł) | 2,111 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (0.44 zł) | 0.80 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (117 zł) | 121 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.45 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 9% more expensive than in Poland
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