Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Spain
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 6% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| El Salvador | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €15 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (€5.47) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.14 (€1.87) | €3.28 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.53 (€1.34) | €0.81 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.13 (€1.86) | €2.27 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.17 (€1.91) | €1.58 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.10 (€3.59) | €6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.45 (€2.15) | €1.74 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.11 (€1.85) | €1.06 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.58 (€1.38) | €0.87 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€12) | €6 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (€1.67) | €1.70 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.28 (€1.12) | €0.82 | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| El Salvador | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,087 (€952) | €1,171 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $606 (€531) | €743 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $80 (€70) | €107 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $637 (€558) | €680 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $414 (€363) | €509 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $69 (€60) | €71 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $23 (€20) | €29 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $351 (€308) | €357 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (€83) | €88 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.76 (€5.05) | €7 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (€7) | €10 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| El Salvador | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€36) | €74 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (€28) | €29 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€74) | €78 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $77 (€67) | €94 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| El Salvador | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,248 (€17,736) | €23,440 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (€0.90) | €1.33 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (€37) | €41 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 24% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| El Salvador | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.09 (€4.46) | €5.27 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€12) | €6 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (€30) | €59 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€8) | €4.03 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.18 (€3.66) | €2.29 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €2.83 | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.12 (€2.73) | €1.40 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.01 (€2.64) | €1.87 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (€12) | €15 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| El Salvador | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (€15) | €29 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (€9) | €15 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (€42) | €44 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (€39) | €40 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€13) | €9 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.59 (€4.90) | €2.58 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.37 (€2.08) | €3.72 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $437 (€383) | €457 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (€0.46) | €0.18 | + 159% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $26 (€23) | €47 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.88 (€3.40) | €4.95 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,168 prices entered by 1,231 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 12% cheaper than in Spain
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