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 |
$7.50
SVC65.82
|
$4.17
-
$15.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.33
SVC55.55
|
$5.66
-
$8.67
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.96
SVC8.41
|
$0.73
-
$2.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.81
SVC7.09
|
$0.70
-
$1.33
|
El Salvador - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.12
SVC18.61
|
$1.00
-
$7.72
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.24
SVC28.40
|
$2.00
-
$11.02
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.95
SVC61.02
|
$5.30
-
$13.25
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.80
SVC24.55
|
$1.80
-
$4.60
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.68
SVC23.55
|
$1.13
-
$3.50
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.44
SVC12.66
|
$0.45
-
$2.50
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.77
SVC6.74
|
$0.36
-
$1.36
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.17
SVC10.23
|
$0.45
-
$2.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.22
SVC10.67
|
$0.45
-
$1.59
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.99
SVC8.72
|
$0.45
-
$1.72
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.98
SVC8.56
|
$0.45
-
$1.36
|
El Salvador - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.80
SVC33.33
|
$3.75
-
$4.50
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$20.00
SVC175.53
|
??
-
$30.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,333.33
SVC213,555.54
|
$19,000.00
-
$26,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$31.95
SVC280.42
|
$27.00
-
$48.00
|
El Salvador - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$42.14
SVC369.86
|
$39.67
-
$61.67
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$652.78
SVC5,728.94
|
$800.00
-
$900.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$463.89
SVC4,071.21
|
$550.00
-
$750.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$69.00
SVC605.59
|
$56.08
-
$102.84
|
El Salvador - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$160.29
SVC1,406.71
|
$92.00
-
$300.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,740.67
SVC50,381.55
|
$2,400.00
-
$11,500.00
|
El Salvador - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.00
SVC17.55
|
$1.00
-
$3.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.82
SVC24.77
|
$1.50
-
$5.67
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.00
SVC35.11
|
$3.00
-
$4.50
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.22
SVC265.24
|
$25.00
-
$40.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.33
SVC46.81
|
$5.00
-
$6.50
|
El Salvador - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$72.14
SVC633.14
|
$63.00
-
$75.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$47.86
SVC420.01
|
$35.00
-
$55.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$112.14
SVC984.19
|
$80.00
-
$130.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$108.33
SVC950.76
|
$80.00
-
$120.00
|
El Salvador - Cost of clothing
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