Cost of living in El Salvador
compared to
El Salvador Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.50
SVC48.10
|
$4.17
-
$15.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.33
SVC55.36
|
$5.50
-
$8.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.99
SVC8.66
|
$0.73
-
$2.33
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.81
SVC7.06
|
$0.60
-
$1.67
|
El Salvador - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.95
SVC17.06
|
$1.50
-
$7.72
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.77
SVC32.94
|
$2.50
-
$11.02
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.72
SVC58.75
|
$5.60
-
$8.52
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.78
SVC24.31
|
$1.80
-
$4.80
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.82
SVC24.70
|
$1.90
-
$3.97
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.67
SVC14.63
|
$0.45
-
$3.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.76
SVC6.62
|
$0.36
-
$1.36
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.17
SVC10.19
|
$0.45
-
$2.27
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.22
SVC10.63
|
$0.45
-
$1.81
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.97
SVC8.46
|
$0.45
-
$1.81
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.98
SVC8.53
|
$0.45
-
$1.50
|
El Salvador - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.75
SVC32.77
|
$3.67
-
$4.00
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$15.00
SVC131.19
|
$10.50
-
$60.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,666.67
SVC215,741.20
|
$24,333.33
-
$30,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$29.78
SVC260.51
|
$28.00
-
$42.00
|
El Salvador - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$41.89
SVC366.37
|
$39.67
-
$60.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$666.67
SVC5,830.84
|
$800.00
-
$1,200.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$502.78
SVC4,397.43
|
$600.00
-
$900.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$64.97
SVC568.22
|
$48.43
-
$118.14
|
El Salvador - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$162.67
SVC1,422.73
|
$100.00
-
$400.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,420.00
SVC56,151.02
|
$4,800.00
-
$12,200.00
|
El Salvador - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.00
SVC17.49
|
$1.30
-
$3.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
SVC24.75
|
$1.95
-
$5.33
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.00
SVC34.99
|
$4.00
-
$4.50
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.27
SVC264.72
|
$20.00
-
$90.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.17
SVC45.19
|
$5.00
-
$6.50
|
El Salvador - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.60
SVC547.52
|
$45.00
-
$100.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$45.83
SVC400.87
|
$35.00
-
$60.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$131.80
SVC1,152.76
|
$75.00
-
$250.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$109.17
SVC954.80
|
$80.00
-
$135.00
|
El Salvador - Cost of clothing
These numbers reflect the average prices of 3 cities in El Salvador, such as
San Salvador,
Santa Ana,
Santa Tecla,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in El Salvador, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in El Salvador compared to El Salvador.
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