- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (£4.88) | £11 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.19 (£3.95) | £5.62 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (£3.25) | £3.65 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.97 (£1.50) | £0.87 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (£1.95) | £2.70 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (£1.88) | £1.94 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (£3.11) | £4.49 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (£2.28) | £1.98 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (£1.37) | £0.86 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (£1.14) | £1.81 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£10) | £9 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (£1.46) | £1.81 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (£0.63) | £0.92 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $900 (£684) | £1,836 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $556 (£422) | £1,197 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (£203) | £152 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (£398) | £1,121 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (£275) | £763 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (£221) | £154 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (£35) | £21 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (£297) | £334 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (£95) | £84 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (£4.76) | £6 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (£9) | £11 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $63 (£48) | £63 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (£30) | £32 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (£58) | £70 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (£62) | £71 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (£14,108) | £18,214 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (£0.62) | £1.23 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (£19) | £96 | - 80% | |
| 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 (£5.28) | £3.22 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (£7) | £8 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (£18) | £70 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (£4.89) | £3.40 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (£3.67) | £1.52 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (£4.44) | £3.24 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (£1.45) | £1.76 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (£1.45) | £1.52 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (£5.30) | £13 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $19 (£14) | £31 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (£7) | £21 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (£19) | £116 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (£33) | £56 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (£4.56) | £9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (£3.33) | £2.95 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.91 (£1.45) | £4.35 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (£517) | £400 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (£0.09) | £0.15 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (£26) | £43 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (£2.63) | £10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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