Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 12% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 19% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (28 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (16 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.48 (5.59 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.04 (4.59 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (6 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.65 (3.72 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.42 (10 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.05 (7 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (5.57 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.44 (3.24 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (36 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.17 (4.88 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (2.18 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 12% cheaper than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,043 (2,348 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $663 (1,493 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $95 (214 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $591 (1,331 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $394 (888 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $48 (109 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (48 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $352 (793 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (215 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (16 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (25 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 232% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 30% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (132 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (96 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (207 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $70 (159 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 26% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,864 (40,235 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (2.64 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (70 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (53 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 327% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 56% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.01 (11 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (32 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $34 (77 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.90 (11 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.89 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (15 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.26 (5.09 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.40 (3.16 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (24 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 6% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| San Salvador | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (41 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (23 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $42 (96 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (94 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (18 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (11 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.06 (4.64 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $646 (1,454 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (0.31 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (79 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.55 (8 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 405 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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