Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Slovenia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 11% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (€7) | €10 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (€5.34) | €5.74 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.26 (€1.93) | €4.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (€1.41) | €1.04 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.98 (€2.54) | €2.60 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.96 (€1.67) | €2.50 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.14 (€3.52) | €7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.10 (€1.79) | €1.53 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (€1.72) | €0.89 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.57 (€1.33) | €1.13 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €5.88 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (€1.53) | €1.81 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.87 (€0.74) | €0.52 | + 41% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 31% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,147 (€976) | €1,265 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $616 (€524) | €838 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $76 (€65) | €236 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $650 (€553) | €688 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $326 (€278) | €520 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $43 (€37) | €134 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $29 (€25) | €21 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $360 (€307) | €493 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (€79) | €77 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.84 (€4.12) | €7 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (€10) | €11 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 19% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (€45) | €69 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€33) | €32 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (€72) | €94 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (€78) | €140 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 28% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,930 (€18,664) | €20,228 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (€0.88) | €1.24 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (€20) | €36 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 25% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.62 (€3.08) | €9 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $28 (€24) | €53 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (€3.20) | €5.74 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.01 (€3.41) | €3.46 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (€4.30) | €2.52 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.20 (€1.87) | €1.63 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.15 (€1.83) | €3.04 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (€5.54) | €16 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 31% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (€14) | €31 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (€9) | €13 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $91 (€77) | €77 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $36 (€31) | €58 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (€5.47) | €7 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.67 (€3.97) | €1.66 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.53 (€1.30) | €2.90 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $415 (€353) | €568 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.13) | €0.06 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (€28) | €44 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.57 (€3.04) | €4.22 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 26% cheaper than in Slovenia
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