Cost of living in El Salvador
compared to
These numbers reflect the average prices of 1 cities in El Salvador, such as
San Salvador,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in El Salvador, search for a city above.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.25
SVC54.64
|
$3.75
-
$15.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.25
SVC54.59
|
$5.75
-
$8.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.88
SVC7.67
|
$0.72
-
$2.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.76
SVC6.60
|
$0.60
-
$1.00
|
El Salvador - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.85
SVC16.19
|
$1.00
-
$3.00
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.20
SVC28.00
|
$2.00
-
$4.96
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.21
SVC63.04
|
$5.30
-
$13.25
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.05
SVC26.62
|
$2.20
-
$4.80
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.63
SVC22.99
|
$1.13
-
$3.74
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.29
SVC11.24
|
$0.45
-
$1.92
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
SVC6.25
|
$0.36
-
$1.36
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.95
SVC8.29
|
$0.45
-
$2.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.04
SVC9.06
|
$0.45
-
$1.59
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.93
SVC8.15
|
$0.45
-
$1.72
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.81
SVC7.05
|
$0.35
-
$1.36
|
El Salvador - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.05
SVC35.44
|
$3.82
-
$4.50
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$25.00
SVC218.54
|
??
-
$30.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,500.00
SVC170,463.46
|
$18,000.00
-
$30,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$29.00
SVC253.51
|
$23.00
-
$47.00
|
El Salvador - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$42.14
SVC368.40
|
$30.00
-
$55.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$571.43
SVC4,995.27
|
$800.00
-
$900.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$392.86
SVC3,434.25
|
$550.00
-
$750.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$61.31
SVC535.98
|
$42.06
-
$114.71
|
El Salvador - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$165.62
SVC1,447.85
|
$90.00
-
$250.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$4,585.71
SVC40,087.01
|
$2,400.00
-
$6,000.00
|
El Salvador - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.00
SVC17.48
|
$1.00
-
$3.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.51
SVC21.97
|
$1.50
-
$5.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.00
SVC34.97
|
$3.00
-
$4.50
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.44
SVC283.56
|
$20.00
-
$35.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.00
SVC43.71
|
$5.00
-
$6.00
|
El Salvador - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$69.29
SVC605.68
|
$45.00
-
$75.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$54.86
SVC479.55
|
$45.00
-
$80.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$99.29
SVC867.93
|
$75.00
-
$125.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$104.43
SVC912.88
|
$80.00
-
$120.00
|
El Salvador - Cost of clothing
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