Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 36% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 8% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 33 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 30 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.06 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.59 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 14 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.78 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.06 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.05 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.84 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (Dirham 4.93) | Dirham 10 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 60 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (Dirham 3.56) | Dirham 4.75 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 64% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (Dirham 4,197) | Dirham 10,327 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $673 (Dirham 2,470) | Dirham 7,900 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (Dirham 386) | Dirham 989 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (Dirham 2,082) | Dirham 6,077 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $379 (Dirham 1,392) | Dirham 4,308 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 558 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 366 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (Dirham 1,320) | Dirham 1,419 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 338 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 50 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 51 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 12% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 197 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 190 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (Dirham 361) | Dirham 343 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (Dirham 310) | Dirham 348 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 25% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,386 (Dirham 71,193) | Dirham 89,840 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (Dirham 4.84) | Dirham 3.82 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 80 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 29 | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 40% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.01 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 14 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 56 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 382 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.90 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.02 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 27 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 62 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 45% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Salvador | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 188 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 91 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 783 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 259 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 64 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.47 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.76 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 40 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $506 (Dirham 1,859) | Dirham 2,128 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Dirham 0.74) | Dirham 0.67 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 255 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.52 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 871 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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