Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 34% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (29 ﷼) | 58 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (23 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.27 (8 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (6 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (11 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (7 ﷼) | 4.80 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.21 (15 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.05 (7 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (7 ﷼) | 4.56 ﷼ | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (5.87 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (58 ﷼) | 126 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (7 ﷼) | 5.03 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.84 (3.07 ﷼) | 4.07 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 52% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,149 (4,183 ﷼) | 9,274 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (2,368 ﷼) | 6,126 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (269 ﷼) | 485 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (2,463 ﷼) | 6,241 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $351 (1,277 ﷼) | 3,789 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (147 ﷼) | 319 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (117 ﷼) | 262 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (1,255 ﷼) | 1,014 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (321 ﷼) | 310 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (18 ﷼) | 39 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (69 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | + 100% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 23% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (187 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (141 ﷼) | 194 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (306 ﷼) | 370 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (345 ﷼) | 384 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 49% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,930 (79,841 ﷼) | 73,418 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (3.63 ﷼) | 1.46 ﷼ | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (89 ﷼) | 354 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 33% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.35 (16 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (38 ﷼) | 67 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (112 ﷼) | 214 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (14 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (15 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (19 ﷼) | 26 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (8 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (8 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (28 ﷼) | 57 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 61% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (63 ﷼) | 177 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (39 ﷼) | 79 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 387 ﷼ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $37 (135 ﷼) | 343 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (23 ﷼) | 75 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (17 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (6 ﷼) | 49 ﷼ | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 (1,693 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (0.53 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (124 ﷼) | 618 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.56 (13 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 48% cheaper than in Qatar
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