- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (€6) | €12 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.61 (€4.92) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $1.94 (€1.70) | €3.50 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.51 (€1.33) | €0.89 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (€2.57) | €2.46 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.68 (€1.47) | €1.73 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (€4.01) | €5.55 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (€2.51) | €1.81 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (€1.86) | €1.07 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.24 (€1.09) | €0.84 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €6 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.04 (€1.79) | €1.58 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.70 (€0.62) | €0.96 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 12% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (€784) | €1,295 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (€536) | €910 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (€234) | €130 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (€460) | €854 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (€317) | €643 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (€255) | €92 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (€40) | €29 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $439 (€385) | €366 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (€100) | €82 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.57 (€4.88) | €7 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€10) | €11 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 3% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $73 (€64) | €75 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (€35) | €29 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (€79) | €81 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (€73) | €94 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,338 (€16,088) | €19,323 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (€0.78) | €1.27 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (€20) | €49 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 11% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.37 (€2.96) | €5.98 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (€8) | €5.00 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $28 (€24) | €55 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.64) | €4.73 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.55 (€4.87) | €2.64 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (€5.13) | €2.84 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (€3.03) | €1.38 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (€1.84) | €1.68 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (€7) | €13 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 23% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (€19) | €31 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (€8) | €17 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $31 (€28) | €70 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (€35) | €46 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.94 (€3.46) | €2.15 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.31 (€2.02) | €4.14 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $824 (€723) | €448 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 (€0.12) | €0.19 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $28 (€25) | €44 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.20 (€2.80) | €5.12 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 21% cheaper than in Spain
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