Cost of living in Holland is 27% higher than in San Salvador (without rent).
Rent in Holland is 109% more expensive than in San Salvador.
Cost of living including rent in Holland is 70% higher than in San Salvador.
Food in Holland is 42% more expensive than in San Salvador.
Transport in Holland is 54% cheaper than in San Salvador.
| Holland | San Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Holland | San Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.5 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 80.6 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.17 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.95 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.97 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2 $ | 1.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.71 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.64 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.43 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.25 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.92 $ | 4.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.14 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.3 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.5 $ | 28.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 127 $ | 40 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.76 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.78 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.64 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.99 $ | 1.58 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
95 $ | 63.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
145 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.4 $ | 37.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,192 $ | 482 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,722 $ | 846 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,073 $ | 720 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,976 $ | 1,267 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,174 $ | 2,019 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,983 $ | 1,397 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,434 $ | 493 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.6 % | 10.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.6 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Haircut | 16.4 $ | 9.67 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.8 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52 $ | 69.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 807 $ | 160 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,108 $ | 4,693 $ |