Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 67% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| El Salvador | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (CI$8) | CI$24 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (CI$5.83) | CI$12 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.16 (CI$1.80) | CI$6 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (CI$1.67) | CI$3.21 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.45 (CI$2.04) | CI$8 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (CI$1.46) | CI$8 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (CI$3.39) | CI$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (CI$2.47) | CI$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (CI$1.78) | CI$5.10 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.33 (CI$1.11) | CI$4.29 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (CI$14) | CI$30 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (CI$1.65) | CI$5.43 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (CI$0.81) | CI$3.34 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 74% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| El Salvador | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (CI$952) | CI$4,044 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $675 (CI$562) | CI$2,489 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (CI$61) | CI$382 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (CI$472) | CI$1,958 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $387 (CI$322) | CI$1,536 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (CI$38) | CI$162 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (CI$22) | CI$80 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $362 (CI$302) | CI$429 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (CI$71) | CI$358 | - 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (CI$7) | CI$14 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (CI$17) | CI$16 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 46% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| El Salvador | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (CI$45) | CI$70 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (CI$35) | CI$70 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (CI$81) | CI$141 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (CI$61) | CI$100 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 6% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| El Salvador | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,710 (CI$13,925) | CI$8,000 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.29 (CI$1.07) | CI$1.35 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (CI$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 54% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| El Salvador | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (CI$5.02) | CI$9 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (CI$12) | CI$8 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (CI$27) | CI$127 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (CI$4.47) | CI$5.00 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (CI$3.06) | CI$6 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (CI$4.87) | CI$6 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (CI$1.85) | CI$5.00 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (CI$0.91) | CI$4.69 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (CI$9) | CI$40 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 55% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| El Salvador | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (CI$14) | CI$84 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (CI$8) | CI$24 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CI$45 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (CI$33) | CI$130 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (CI$6) | CI$15 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.63 (CI$3.86) | CI$7 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (CI$1.43) | CI$6 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $611 (CI$509) | CI$600 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (CI$0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (CI$31) | CI$58 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (CI$8) | CI$11 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 61% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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