Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 49% more expensive than in Managua (Nicaragua)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 18% more expensive than in Managua (Nicaragua) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Managua | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (388 C$) | 261 C$ | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (255 C$) | 242 C$ | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (77 C$) | 67 C$ | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.06 (75 C$) | 38 C$ | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.59 (94 C$) | 75 C$ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.78 (65 C$) | 79 C$ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.05 (148 C$) | 82 C$ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (104 C$) | 110 C$ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (79 C$) | 86 C$ | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (49 C$) | 47 C$ | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (588 C$) | 600 C$ | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (73 C$) | 49 C$ | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (35 C$) | 28 C$ | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 62% more expensive than in Managua (Nicaragua) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Managua | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (41,718 C$) | 16,618 C$ | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $673 (24,551 C$) | 10,919 C$ | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (3,841 C$) | 1,497 C$ | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (20,691 C$) | 17,310 C$ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $379 (13,831 C$) | 9,549 C$ | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (1,666 C$) | 1,879 C$ | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (970 C$) | 838 C$ | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (13,119 C$) | 13,807 C$ | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (3,214 C$) | 4,320 C$ | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (243 C$) | 212 C$ | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (404 C$) | 126 C$ | + 220% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 75% more expensive than in Managua (Nicaragua) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Managua | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (1,894 C$) | 1,325 C$ | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (1,538 C$) | 770 C$ | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (3,593 C$) | 2,256 C$ | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (3,082 C$) | 2,089 C$ | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 97% more expensive than in Managua (Nicaragua) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Managua | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,386 (707,623 C$) | 531,567 C$ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (48 C$) | 47 C$ | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (1,128 C$) | 256 C$ | + 341% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (865 C$) | 323 C$ | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 66% more expensive than in Managua (Nicaragua) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Managua | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.01 (183 C$) | 150 C$ | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (517 C$) | 139 C$ | + 272% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (1,140 C$) | 745 C$ | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.90 (179 C$) | 179 C$ | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.02 (147 C$) | 82 C$ | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (233 C$) | 150 C$ | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (80 C$) | 70 C$ | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (65 C$) | 54 C$ | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (425 C$) | 279 C$ | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 13% more expensive than in Managua (Nicaragua) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Managua | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (632 C$) | 345 C$ | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (353 C$) | 319 C$ | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (1,551 C$) | 715 C$ | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (1,495 C$) | 1,914 C$ | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (316 C$) | 239 C$ | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.47 (163 C$) | 144 C$ | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.76 (64 C$) | 46 C$ | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $506 (18,480 C$) | 23,688 C$ | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (7 C$) | 2.67 C$ | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (1,237 C$) | 1,402 C$ | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.52 (128 C$) | 113 C$ | + 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 860 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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