Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is about the same as in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 28% more expensive than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Salvador | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Q83) | Q40 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Q54) | Q35 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.11 (Q16) | Q22 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.06 (Q16) | Q13 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.59 (Q20) | Q14 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.78 (Q14) | Q8 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.05 (Q32) | Q22 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.86 (Q22) | Q20 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (Q17) | Q11 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (Q10) | Q17 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Q126) | Q100 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (Q16) | Q15 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (Q8) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is about the same as in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Salvador | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (Q8,905) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $673 (Q5,241) | Q2,700 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (Q820) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (Q4,417) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $379 (Q2,952) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (Q356) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (Q207) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (Q2,800) | Q2,342 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (Q686) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Q52) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Q86) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 26% cheaper than in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (Q404) | Q500 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Q328) | Q499 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (Q767) | Q895 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (Q658) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is about the same as in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Salvador | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,386 (Q151,046) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (Q10) | Q10 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (Q241) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (Q185) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is about the same as in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Salvador | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.01 (Q39) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (Q110) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (Q243) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.90 (Q38) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.02 (Q31) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Q50) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (Q17) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (Q14) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (Q91) | Q60 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is about the same as in Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Salvador | Puerto Barrios | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (Q135) | Q150 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Q75) | Q85 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (Q331) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (Q319) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Q67) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.47 (Q35) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.76 (Q14) | Q10 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $506 (Q3,945) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Q1.56) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (Q264) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.52 (Q27) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 491 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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