In San Salvador, El Salvador, living costs about $1192 per month for one person and $2712 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in San Salvador are 17% cheaper than the European benchmark.
San Salvador is 61% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in San Salvador is, on average, 76% lower than in New York City.
San Salvador is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The main driver of costs in San Salvador is often attributed to housing expenses, which can be significant for many residents.
No, food is 23% lower than the European benchmark, making it more affordable for residents.
Public transport is 23% higher than the European benchmark, which may impact overall living expenses.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 10.7 $ |
| Dinner | 32.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.08 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.34 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.09 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 40 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.94 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.58 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 63 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 97 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 37.8 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 482 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 846 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 720 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,267 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,019 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,397 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 493 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.86% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.06 $ |
| Haircut | 9.67 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 16 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,693 $ |