Cost of living in Paradise is 45% higher than in San Salvador (without rent).
Rent in Paradise is 137% more expensive than in San Salvador.
Cost of living including rent in Paradise is 94% higher than in San Salvador.
Food in Paradise is 61% more expensive than in San Salvador.
Transport in Paradise is 13% cheaper than in San Salvador.
| Paradise | San Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Paradise | San Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.6 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.4 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.17 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.45 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.65 $ | 1.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.36 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.3 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.62 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.88 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.77 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.6 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.32 $ | 4.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.8 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.07 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.1 $ | 28.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 98.4 $ | 40 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.1 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.38 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.76 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ | 1.58 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
136 $ | 63.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
206 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.4 $ | 37.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,285 $ | 482 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,275 $ | 846 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,334 $ | 720 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,540 $ | 1,267 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,048 $ | 2,019 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,732 $ | 1,397 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,431 $ | 493 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.67 % | 10.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.5 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.8 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Haircut | 17 $ | 9.67 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.8 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.3 $ | 69.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,068 $ | 160 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,618 $ | 4,693 $ |