Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 45% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| El Salvador | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (S/. 38) | S/. 25 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (S/. 26) | S/. 19 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.16 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.01 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.91 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (S/. 7) | S/. 3.39 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (S/. 15) | S/. 12 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.65 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.10 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.29 (S/. 4.88) | S/. 6 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (S/. 63) | S/. 34 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (S/. 7) | S/. 8 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (S/. 3.65) | S/. 2.07 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 31% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| El Salvador | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (S/. 4,313) | S/. 3,043 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $673 (S/. 2,538) | S/. 1,657 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (S/. 397) | S/. 196 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (S/. 2,139) | S/. 1,767 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $387 (S/. 1,460) | S/. 1,117 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (S/. 174) | S/. 146 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (S/. 100) | S/. 70 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (S/. 1,356) | S/. 1,290 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (S/. 321) | S/. 400 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (S/. 30) | S/. 34 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | S/. 18 | - | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 47% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| El Salvador | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (S/. 205) | S/. 160 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (S/. 158) | S/. 98 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (S/. 365) | S/. 244 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (S/. 278) | S/. 240 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| El Salvador | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,710 (S/. 63,058) | S/. 62,940 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (S/. 4.81) | S/. 5.32 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (S/. 115) | S/. 106 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 40% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| El Salvador | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (S/. 23) | S/. 18 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (S/. 56) | S/. 11 | + 394% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (S/. 123) | S/. 93 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (S/. 20) | S/. 26 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.87 (S/. 15) | S/. 14 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (S/. 22) | S/. 17 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.42 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (S/. 4.14) | S/. 5.44 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (S/. 40) | S/. 37 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 15% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| El Salvador | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (S/. 65) | S/. 51 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (S/. 37) | S/. 29 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 113 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (S/. 161) | S/. 112 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (S/. 28) | S/. 33 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.63 (S/. 17) | S/. 15 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $611 (S/. 2,305) | S/. 1,934 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (S/. 0.61) | S/. 0.57 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (S/. 140) | S/. 152 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (S/. 30) | S/. 17 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,165 prices entered by 395 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 24% more expensive than in Peru
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