Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Qatar
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in El Salvador is 9% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
El Salvador | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (62 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | + 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (26 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.42 (12 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.85 (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.76 (10 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.03 (7 ﷼) | 5.39 ﷼ | + 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.11 (15 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (11 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.09 (8 ﷼) | 3.77 ﷼ | + 102% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.39 (5.07 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (56 ﷼) | 92 ﷼ | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (8 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (3.64 ﷼) | 5.28 ﷼ | - 31% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in El Salvador is 67% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
El Salvador | Qatar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,066 (3,880 ﷼) | 12,174 ﷼ | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $696 (2,533 ﷼) | 8,090 ﷼ | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $62 (225 ﷼) | 1,063 ﷼ | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $704 (2,564 ﷼) | 6,642 ﷼ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $374 (1,361 ﷼) | 4,084 ﷼ | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $42 (154 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $18 (67 ﷼) | 323 ﷼ | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | $346 (1,259 ﷼) | 2,301 ﷼ | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (479 ﷼) | 421 ﷼ | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (22 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6.00 (22 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in El Salvador is 9% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
El Salvador | Qatar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (234 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (154 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (364 ﷼) | 335 ﷼ | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (328 ﷼) | 348 ﷼ | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in El Salvador is 14% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
El Salvador | Qatar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,350 (74,096 ﷼) | 85,534 ﷼ | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (4.21 ﷼) | 2.12 ﷼ | + 99% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (94 ﷼) | 139 ﷼ | - 32% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in El Salvador is 34% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
El Salvador | Qatar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.55 (20 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (60 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (140 ﷼) | 291 ﷼ | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (25 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.08 (15 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.22 (19 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.08 (8 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.21 (4.40 ﷼) | 5.41 ﷼ | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (35 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in El Salvador is 44% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
El Salvador | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (106 ﷼) | 292 ﷼ | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (47 ﷼) | 88 ﷼ | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (249 ﷼) | 105 ﷼ | + 136% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (162 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (26 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (17 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.34 (9 ﷼) | 44 ﷼ | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $780 (2,840 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (0.67 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (143 ﷼) | 430 ﷼ | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.95 (14 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
These prices were last updated on March 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 39% cheaper than in Qatar
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