Cost of living in El Salvador compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| El Salvador | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (£8) | £13 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.61) | £6 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.16 (£1.75) | £3.47 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (£1.62) | £0.95 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.45 (£1.98) | £2.99 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (£1.41) | £2.07 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (£3.28) | £4.17 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (£2.39) | £2.04 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (£1.72) | £0.78 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.38 (£1.11) | £1.75 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£11) | £8 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (£1.60) | £2.03 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.06 (£0.85) | £0.92 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| El Salvador | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (£923) | £2,077 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $675 (£545) | £1,570 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (£59) | £193 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (£458) | £1,287 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $387 (£313) | £1,041 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (£37) | £136 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (£21) | £25 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $362 (£293) | £275 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (£69) | £91 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (£7) | £6 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (£16) | £13 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| El Salvador | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (£44) | £65 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (£34) | £32 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (£78) | £73 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (£60) | £75 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| El Salvador | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,710 (£13,498) | £23,466 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (£0.96) | £1.70 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (£21) | £95 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| El Salvador | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.86) | £3.73 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (£12) | £10 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (£26) | £83 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (£4.33) | £2.70 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (£2.96) | £1.75 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (£4.72) | £3.76 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (£1.80) | £2.04 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (£0.89) | £1.59 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (£9) | £15 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| El Salvador | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (£14) | £35 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (£8) | £21 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £119 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (£32) | £61 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (£6) | £10 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.34 (£3.51) | £3.24 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (£1.39) | £5.25 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $611 (£493) | £470 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (£0.13) | £0.13 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (£30) | £39 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (£7) | £13 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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