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Cost of living in El Salvador compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 | $14 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.60 | $8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.73 | $4.42 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.52 | $0.88 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.88 | $3.20 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.05 | $3.97 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.33 | $6 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.76 | $3.36 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 | $1.59 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.30 | $3.62 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $15 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.99 | $1.92 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.82 | $2.16 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $800 | $2,052 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $508 | $1,545 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $85 | $178 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $514 | $1,518 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $323 | $1,092 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 | $117 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 | $48 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $474 | $322 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 | $121 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.57 | $11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $43 | $22 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $67 | $47 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 | $44 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 | $86 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $62 | $113 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,116 | $22,238 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 | $0.78 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 | $85 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.15 | $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 | $18 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $25 | $111 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 | $7 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.55 | $3.43 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $5.03 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.80 | $3.45 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 | $1.82 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 | $20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 | $45 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 | $25 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $37 | $170 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 | $78 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 | $11 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 | $4.92 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.77 | $5.91 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $824 | $419 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.13 | $0.26 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 | $50 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.31 | $8 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 79,887 prices entered by 10,821 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 37% cheaper than in United States
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