- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 10% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (€5.79) | €12 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.33 (€4.66) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (€3.73) | €3.51 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (€1.35) | €0.89 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.84 (€2.48) | €2.49 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (€2.16) | €1.73 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (€3.57) | €5.60 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (€2.62) | €1.79 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (€1.57) | €1.06 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.45 (€1.27) | €0.82 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €6 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (€1.68) | €1.56 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (€0.72) | €0.94 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 14% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (€780) | €1,287 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (€533) | €891 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (€233) | €130 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (€457) | €839 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (€316) | €630 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (€254) | €93 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (€40) | €31 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (€341) | €361 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (€109) | €80 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (€5.47) | €7 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€10) | €11 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 0% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (€57) | €74 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (€35) | €29 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (€71) | €80 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (€74) | €95 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (€16,214) | €19,621 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (€0.75) | €1.26 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (€24) | €49 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 7% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €6 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (€8) | €4.68 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (€21) | €57 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.62) | €4.48 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (€4.22) | €2.51 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (€5.10) | €2.87 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (€1.66) | €1.28 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (€1.67) | €1.60 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (€6) | €13 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 28% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (€18) | €31 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (€8) | €17 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (€22) | €68 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (€39) | €46 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (€5.24) | €8 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (€3.83) | €2.11 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.86 (€1.62) | €4.18 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (€594) | €470 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (€0.10) | €0.19 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (€28) | €44 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (€3.03) | €5.10 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 20% cheaper than in Spain
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