Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in El Salvador is 31% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
El Salvador | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 | $9 | + 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 | $7 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.42 | $2.90 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.76 | $1.07 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.76 | $2.43 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 | $1.14 | + 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.41 | $3.76 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.07 | $1.96 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.09 | $1.37 | + 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.53 | $1.75 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $12 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.18 | $2.13 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 | $1.21 | - 17% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in El Salvador is 15% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
El Salvador | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,170 | $837 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $725 | $448 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $87 | $59 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $669 | $497 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $372 | $307 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $42 | $57 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $18 | $26 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | $336 | $339 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 | $151 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 | $7 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $5.50 | $9 | - 41% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in El Salvador is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
El Salvador | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 | $62 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 | $42 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 | $111 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 | $103 | - 17% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in El Salvador is 10% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
El Salvador | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,350 | $20,107 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 | $0.94 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $26 | $23 | + 14% | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in El Salvador is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
El Salvador | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 | $5.73 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 | $10 | + 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $41 | $42 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $5.51 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.87 | $4.18 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.30 | $6 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.12 | $2.51 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.33 | $2.26 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 | $11 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in El Salvador is 6% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
El Salvador | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $26 | $18 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $14 | $12 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $68 | $53 | + 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 | $42 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 | $11 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 | $3.60 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.34 | $2.32 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $780 | $847 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 | $0.22 | - 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 | $56 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.95 | $5.09 | - 22% | |
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 1,865 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 12% more expensive than in Ecuador
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