Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 28% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| El Salvador | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (65 lei) | 48 lei | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (34 lei) | 33 lei | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.06 (13 lei) | 16 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.93 (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.29 (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.66 (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.28 (23 lei) | 23 lei | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.90 (13 lei) | 4.84 lei | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.26 (10 lei) | 3.39 lei | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (7 lei) | 4.60 lei | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (75 lei) | 32 lei | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (3.89 lei) | 3.50 lei | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 41% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| El Salvador | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,373 (6,026 lei) | 3,494 lei | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $747 (3,277 lei) | 2,497 lei | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $101 (441 lei) | 558 lei | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $807 (3,541 lei) | 2,294 lei | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $461 (2,024 lei) | 1,715 lei | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $67 (293 lei) | 400 lei | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (116 lei) | 37 lei | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (1,514 lei) | 1,212 lei | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (628 lei) | 457 lei | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (27 lei) | 61 lei | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (73 lei) | 80 lei | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| El Salvador | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (238 lei) | 350 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (175 lei) | 151 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (496 lei) | 365 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (415 lei) | 397 lei | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 5% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| El Salvador | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,844 (91,497 lei) | 126,790 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.35 (5.91 lei) | 7 lei | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (120 lei) | 97 lei | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 14% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| El Salvador | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.28 (23 lei) | 29 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (36 lei) | 46 lei | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (174 lei) | 325 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (29 lei) | 22 lei | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (21 lei) | 21 lei | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (31 lei) | 24 lei | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.31 (10 lei) | 8 lei | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (9 lei) | 16 lei | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (63 lei) | 60 lei | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| El Salvador | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (100 lei) | 148 lei | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (56 lei) | 61 lei | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 (191 lei) | 237 lei | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (227 lei) | 209 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (36 lei) | 32 lei | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (21 lei) | 17 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.40 (11 lei) | 12 lei | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $711 (3,121 lei) | 3,692 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (0.63 lei) | 0.25 lei | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (187 lei) | 193 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.71 (16 lei) | 28 lei | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,252 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 11% more expensive than in Romania
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