Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| El Salvador | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€9) | €10 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.16 (€2.00) | €3.35 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.01 (€1.86) | €0.88 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (€2.37) | €3.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (€1.62) | €2.06 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (€3.76) | €5.17 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (€2.74) | €1.81 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (€1.97) | €1.59 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.29 (€1.20) | €1.07 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€15) | €5.07 | + 205% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (€1.84) | €2.24 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (€0.90) | €0.89 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 22% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| El Salvador | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (€1,057) | €1,140 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $673 (€622) | €853 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (€97) | €129 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (€524) | €866 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $387 (€358) | €600 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (€43) | €99 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (€25) | €27 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (€332) | €346 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€79) | €100 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €8 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| El Salvador | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (€50) | €86 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€39) | €30 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€89) | €75 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (€68) | €89 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 31% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| El Salvador | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,710 (€15,455) | €28,500 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (€1.18) | €1.84 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (€28) | €37 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 9% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| El Salvador | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.57) | €5.89 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€14) | €8 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (€30) | €60 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (€4.96) | €3.93 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.87 (€3.58) | €3.82 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (€5.41) | €4.82 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (€2.06) | €2.32 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (€1.01) | €2.14 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (€10) | €15 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 26% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| El Salvador | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (€16) | €28 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (€9) | €14 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €47 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (€39) | €41 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.63 (€4.28) | €2.95 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (€1.59) | €1.98 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $611 (€565) | €592 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.15) | €0.40 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€34) | €34 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.14 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,088 prices entered by 358 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 20% cheaper than in Portugal
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