Cost of living in El Salvador compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (£7) | £11 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.85 (£4.50) | £5.78 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.67 (£2.05) | £3.31 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.49 (£1.15) | £0.85 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.16 (£1.66) | £2.34 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.87 (£1.44) | £1.92 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.43 (£3.41) | £3.85 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.40 (£1.85) | £1.81 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (£1.43) | £0.97 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.52 (£1.17) | £1.77 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (£9) | £8 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.78 (£1.37) | £1.92 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.86 (£0.66) | £0.96 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $860 (£661) | £1,798 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $499 (£384) | £1,320 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $75 (£58) | £131 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $517 (£398) | £1,041 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $319 (£245) | £875 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $47 (£36) | £110 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (£21) | £23 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (£305) | £317 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (£67) | £87 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.21 (£4.01) | £7 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (£26) | £11 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (£42) | £68 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (£24) | £30 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (£65) | £68 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (£56) | £71 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,175 (£16,292) | £20,080 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (£0.69) | £1.27 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (£21) | £81 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.32 (£3.33) | £3.57 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (£11) | £9 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (£20) | £87 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.68 (£4.37) | £3.03 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (£2.83) | £1.42 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (£4.13) | £3.47 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.77 (£1.36) | £1.72 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (£1.25) | £1.42 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (£8) | £12 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (£16) | £29 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (£10) | £20 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $55 (£43) | £107 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (£21) | £54 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.70 (£4.38) | £9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.57 (£2.75) | £2.94 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.94 (£1.50) | £4.37 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $494 (£380) | £392 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (£0.22) | £0.11 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (£28) | £33 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.06 (£3.12) | £11 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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