Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Slovenia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 21% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| El Salvador | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€9) | €15 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.16 (€1.99) | €4.68 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.01 (€1.85) | €1.18 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.56 (€2.36) | €3.83 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (€1.61) | €2.25 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (€3.75) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (€2.73) | €1.68 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (€1.97) | €1.47 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.29 (€1.19) | €1.30 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€15) | €15 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (€1.83) | €1.88 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.97 (€0.89) | €1.24 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 27% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| El Salvador | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,143 (€1,054) | €1,047 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $673 (€620) | €913 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (€97) | €264 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $567 (€523) | €959 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $387 (€357) | €617 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $46 (€42) | €221 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (€25) | €19 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (€331) | €416 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€78) | €88 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 16% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| El Salvador | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (€50) | €84 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€39) | €37 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€89) | €100 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (€68) | €128 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 28% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| El Salvador | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,710 (€15,412) | €26,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (€1.18) | €1.55 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (€28) | €37 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 12% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| El Salvador | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.55) | €16 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€14) | €8 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (€30) | €54 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.36 (€4.94) | €6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.87 (€3.57) | €3.62 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.85 (€5.39) | €2.50 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.22 (€2.05) | €1.20 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (€1.01) | €2.27 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (€10) | €18 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is about the same as in Slovenia | ||||
| El Salvador | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (€16) | €24 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (€9) | €13 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €50 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (€39) | €40 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.63 (€4.27) | €2.20 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (€1.58) | €2.67 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $611 (€563) | €568 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.15) | €0.06 | + 134% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (€34) | €60 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €4.54 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 567 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in El Salvador is 22% cheaper than in Slovenia
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