- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (£5.16) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.33 (£4.15) | £5.60 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (£3.33) | £3.61 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (£1.20) | £0.87 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.84 (£2.21) | £2.67 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (£1.93) | £1.91 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (£3.18) | £4.53 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (£2.33) | £1.97 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (£1.40) | £0.85 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.45 (£1.13) | £1.76 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £9 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (£1.50) | £1.82 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (£0.65) | £0.92 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (£696) | £1,862 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (£475) | £1,198 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (£208) | £157 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (£408) | £1,145 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (£281) | £791 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (£227) | £145 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (£36) | £22 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (£304) | £338 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (£97) | £85 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (£4.87) | £6 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (£9) | £11 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (£50) | £63 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (£31) | £32 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (£64) | £70 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (£66) | £72 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 63% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (£14,455) | £18,349 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (£0.67) | £1.24 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (£22) | £94 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.41) | £3.33 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (£7) | £8 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (£19) | £74 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£5.01) | £3.48 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (£3.76) | £1.53 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (£4.55) | £3.22 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (£1.48) | £1.79 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (£1.49) | £1.54 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (£5.43) | £13 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (£16) | £31 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (£7) | £21 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (£19) | £115 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (£35) | £54 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (£4.67) | £9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (£3.41) | £2.96 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.86 (£1.44) | £4.35 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (£529) | £402 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (£0.09) | £0.15 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (£25) | £43 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (£2.70) | £10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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