Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 38% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| El Salvador | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€9) | €19 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.16 (€1.98) | €5.50 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (€1.84) | €1.19 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.45 (€2.25) | €3.01 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (€1.60) | €3.51 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (€3.73) | €9 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (€2.71) | €2.52 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (€1.96) | €1.49 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.33 (€1.22) | €1.91 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€16) | €8 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (€1.82) | €1.47 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (€0.89) | €2.84 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 63% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| El Salvador | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (€1,048) | €2,562 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $675 (€618) | €2,204 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (€67) | €300 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (€520) | €1,599 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $387 (€355) | €1,297 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (€42) | €617 | - 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (€24) | €52 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $362 (€332) | €474 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€78) | €152 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €4.50 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (€18) | €12 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 13% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| El Salvador | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (€50) | €75 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€38) | €36 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€89) | €102 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (€68) | €123 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 44% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| El Salvador | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,710 (€15,317) | €28,825 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (€1.10) | €1.61 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (€28) | €56 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is about the same as in Luxembourg | ||||
| El Salvador | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.52) | €8 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€14) | €8 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (€30) | €39 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (€4.91) | €2.99 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (€3.36) | €4.04 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (€5.36) | €1.45 | + 270% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (€2.04) | €1.44 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (€1.01) | €1.32 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (€10) | €33 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 17% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| El Salvador | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (€16) | €33 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (€9) | €24 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €76 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $39 (€36) | €85 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.63 (€4.24) | €3.61 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (€1.57) | €5.02 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $611 (€560) | €150 | + 273% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.15) | €0.09 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€34) | €48 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €5.81 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 45% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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