Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 38% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (€5.16) | €9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.10 (€1.77) | €4.21 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (€1.39) | €1.13 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 (€2.12) | €3.26 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.98 (€1.67) | €2.25 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.91 (€3.28) | €5.93 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.06 (€1.73) | €2.46 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (€1.58) | €1.53 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (€1.35) | €1.37 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€13) | €8 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.80 (€1.51) | €2.42 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.92 (€0.78) | €1.14 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,190 (€1,000) | €1,785 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $650 (€547) | €1,416 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (€62) | €168 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $676 (€568) | €1,241 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $357 (€300) | €904 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $40 (€34) | €114 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (€27) | €34 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (€290) | €448 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (€74) | €181 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.85 (€4.08) | €8 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€9) | €15 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 31% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (€43) | €76 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€33) | €42 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (€71) | €100 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (€80) | €143 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 64% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,888 (€16,712) | €28,943 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (€0.83) | €1.57 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $26 (€22) | €96 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 16% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.75 (€3.99) | €2.33 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€9) | €14 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $31 (€26) | €35 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.76 (€3.16) | €2.86 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.07 (€3.42) | €3.98 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (€4.41) | €4.24 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.27 (€1.91) | €1.48 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (€1.90) | €1.98 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (€6) | €24 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 44% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (€14) | €40 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (€9) | €22 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €59 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (€35) | €66 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€5.80) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (€3.78) | €3.71 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (€1.45) | €5.15 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (€362) | €471 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.13) | €0.14 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (€27) | €46 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.58 (€3.01) | €8 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands
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