Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Spain
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 16% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| El Salvador | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€9) | €17 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €9 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.16 (€1.99) | €3.73 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (€1.84) | €0.94 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.45 (€2.26) | €2.74 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (€1.61) | €1.99 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (€3.74) | €6 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (€2.72) | €2.02 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (€1.96) | €1.16 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.38 (€1.27) | €0.97 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€13) | €7 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (€1.83) | €1.88 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.06 (€0.97) | €0.94 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 18% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| El Salvador | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (€1,052) | €1,168 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $675 (€621) | €796 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (€68) | €133 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (€522) | €764 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $387 (€356) | €562 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (€42) | €81 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (€24) | €30 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $362 (€333) | €353 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€78) | €96 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €7 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (€18) | €11 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| El Salvador | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (€50) | €73 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€39) | €31 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€89) | €86 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (€68) | €88 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| El Salvador | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,710 (€15,377) | €24,655 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (€1.09) | €1.81 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (€24) | €36 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| El Salvador | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.54) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€14) | €7 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (€30) | €66 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (€4.93) | €3.99 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (€3.38) | €2.46 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (€5.38) | €2.92 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (€2.05) | €1.66 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (€1.01) | €1.81 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (€10) | €20 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 13% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| El Salvador | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (€16) | €32 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (€9) | €16 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €51 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (€36) | €45 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.34 (€4.00) | €2.73 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (€1.58) | €4.32 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $611 (€562) | €425 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.15) | €0.17 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€34) | €45 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €5.02 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 20% cheaper than in Spain
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