Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Saudi Arabia
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in El Salvador is 6% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
El Salvador | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (﷼ 64) | ﷼ 43 | + 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 33 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.42 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 20 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.85 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 5.64 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.76 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 28 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.03 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 7 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.11 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 21 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 7 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.09 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 5.33 | + 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.39 (﷼ 5.23) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (﷼ 58) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 12 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (﷼ 3.75) | ﷼ 2.68 | + 40% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in El Salvador is 37% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
El Salvador | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,066 (﷼ 3,996) | ﷼ 3,853 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $696 (﷼ 2,609) | ﷼ 2,769 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $62 (﷼ 232) | ﷼ 553 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $704 (﷼ 2,641) | ﷼ 4,945 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $374 (﷼ 1,402) | ﷼ 1,772 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $42 (﷼ 159) | ﷼ 278 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $18 (﷼ 69) | ﷼ 228 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | $346 (﷼ 1,297) | ﷼ 1,008 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (﷼ 493) | ﷼ 425 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 32 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6.00 (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 50 | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in El Salvador is 39% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
El Salvador | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (﷼ 241) | ﷼ 263 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (﷼ 159) | ﷼ 343 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (﷼ 374) | ﷼ 309 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (﷼ 338) | ﷼ 560 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in El Salvador is 37% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
El Salvador | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,350 (﷼ 76,321) | ﷼ 17,330 | + 340% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (﷼ 4.34) | ﷼ 2.19 | + 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (﷼ 96) | ﷼ 280 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in El Salvador is 29% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
El Salvador | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.55 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 6 | + 224% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (﷼ 61) | ﷼ 82 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (﷼ 144) | ﷼ 299 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (﷼ 26) | ﷼ 24 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.08 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 20 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.22 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 20 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.08 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 11 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.21 (﷼ 4.53) | ﷼ 25 | - 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (﷼ 36) | ﷼ 49 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in El Salvador is 16% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
El Salvador | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (﷼ 109) | ﷼ 49 | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (﷼ 48) | ﷼ 79 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 (﷼ 256) | ﷼ 439 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (﷼ 167) | ﷼ 306 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (﷼ 27) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 12 | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.34 (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $780 (﷼ 2,925) | ﷼ 2,988 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (﷼ 0.69) | ﷼ 0.38 | + 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (﷼ 147) | ﷼ 437 | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.95 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 24 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 822 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
3.750
SAR
/
USD
Cost of living in El Salvador is 26% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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