Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Slovenia
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in El Salvador is 16% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
El Salvador | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €6 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.16 (€1.98) | €4.68 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (€1.84) | €1.18 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.45 (€2.25) | €3.72 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (€1.61) | €2.25 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (€3.73) | €7 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (€2.72) | €1.68 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (€1.96) | €1.47 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.38 (€1.27) | €1.30 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€13) | €12 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (€1.82) | €1.88 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.06 (€0.97) | €1.38 | - 30% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in El Salvador is 22% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
El Salvador | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (€1,049) | €1,029 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $675 (€619) | €849 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (€68) | €250 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (€520) | €893 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $387 (€355) | €503 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (€42) | €274 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (€24) | €19 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | $362 (€332) | €416 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€78) | €88 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (€18) | €12 | + 52% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in El Salvador is 16% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
El Salvador | Slovenia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (€50) | €84 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€38) | €37 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€89) | €97 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (€68) | €128 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in El Salvador is 34% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
El Salvador | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,710 (€15,335) | €26,000 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (€1.09) | €1.55 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (€24) | €37 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in El Salvador is 13% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
El Salvador | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.52) | €16 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€14) | €8 | + 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (€30) | €54 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (€4.92) | €6 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (€3.37) | €3.62 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (€5.37) | €2.50 | + 115% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (€2.04) | €1.20 | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (€1.01) | €2.27 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (€10) | €18 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in El Salvador is 15% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
El Salvador | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (€16) | €30 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $10 (€9) | €13 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €50 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (€36) | €60 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.34 (€3.98) | €2.18 | + 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (€1.57) | €2.67 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $611 (€560) | €568 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.15) | €0.06 | + 133% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€34) | €60 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €4.35 | + 92% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 595 prices entered by 74 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 23% cheaper than in Slovenia
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