Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 23% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (28 zł) | 30 zł | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (23 zł) | 21 zł | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.10 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (6 zł) | 2.92 zł | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.98 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.91 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.06 (8 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (7 zł) | 2.78 zł | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (6 zł) | 3.42 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (59 zł) | 27 zł | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.92 (3.52 zł) | 2.79 zł | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 8% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,190 (4,536 zł) | 4,150 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (2,479 zł) | 2,870 zł | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (281 zł) | 480 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (2,578 zł) | 2,512 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $357 (1,359 zł) | 1,931 zł | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (154 zł) | 271 zł | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (123 zł) | 45 zł | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (1,314 zł) | 1,679 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (336 zł) | 419 zł | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (18 zł) | 30 zł | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (43 zł) | 22 zł | + 92% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 12% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (196 zł) | 292 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (148 zł) | 163 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (320 zł) | 279 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (361 zł) | 342 zł | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 5% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,888 (75,797 zł) | 75,214 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (3.77 zł) | 4.62 zł | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (100 zł) | 103 zł | - 4% | |
| 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) | $4.75 (18 zł) | 18 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (40 zł) | 35 zł | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (117 zł) | 131 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (9 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (29 zł) | 48 zł | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (61 zł) | 69 zł | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (39 zł) | 57 zł | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 229 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (160 zł) | 125 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (26 zł) | 21 zł | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (1,643 zł) | 2,006 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (0.57 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (124 zł) | 108 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.65 (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 5% more expensive than in Poland
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