Cost of living in Santa Ana

In Santa Ana, El Salvador, living costs about $709 per month for one person and $1833 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Santa Ana compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Santa Ana is 50% cheaper overall.

How does Santa Ana compare to your city?

Santa Ana is 67% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Santa Ana is, on average, 91% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Santa Ana?

Who is Santa Ana a good fit for?

Santa Ana tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Santa Ana so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in Santa Ana is rent and utilities, which can be significant for many residents.

Is food expensive in Santa Ana?

Food costs in Santa Ana are 39% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Santa Ana?

Public transport is 11% higher than the European benchmark, which may be a consideration for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
709 $
Without Rent
467 $
Rent & Utilities
242 $
Food
292 $
Transport
83 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
524 $
GDP per Capita
5,344 $
Freedom Index
6.85
Lifespan
72 years
Speak English
1%
Population
245.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 2.5 $
Dinner 17.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 4.95 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.01 $
Capuccino 1.99 $
Coke, 330ml 0.71 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.84 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.9 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.67 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.74 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.28 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.43 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.18 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.67 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.59 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.7 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.48 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.17 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.69 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.02 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.49 $
Cigarette pack 3.99 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.35 $
Monthly Pass 25.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.06 $
Taxi, 8 km 29.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 30.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.62 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.65 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.62 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.82 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 35 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 54 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 43.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 136 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 302 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 271 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 501 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,616 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,305 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 524 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 10.77%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 34.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 5.03 $
Haircut 6.16 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 108 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 74 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 158 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,663 $

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Santa Ana vs George Town (George Town is 414% more expensive)
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Santa Ana vs Nassau (Nassau is 288% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Freeport (Freeport is 210% more expensive)
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Santa Ana vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 231% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Luganville (Luganville is 331% more expensive)
United States
Santa Ana vs New York City (New York City is 471% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 350% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Chicago (Chicago is 276% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Houston (Houston is 217% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 234% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 258% more expensive) Santa Ana vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 209% more expensive) Santa Ana vs San Diego (San Diego is 372% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Dallas (Dallas is 260% more expensive) Santa Ana vs San Jose (San Jose is 418% more expensive)
Canada
Santa Ana vs Toronto (Toronto is 263% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Montreal (Montreal is 176% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Calgary (Calgary is 203% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 215% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 152% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 147% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 249% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 274% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Brampton (Brampton is 200% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 204% more expensive)
Barbados
Santa Ana vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 92% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Holetown (Holetown is 96% more expensive)
Panama
Santa Ana vs Panama City (Panama City is 95% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Colon (Colon is 67% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 74% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 49% more expensive) Santa Ana vs David (David is 17% more expensive) Santa Ana vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 34% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Balboa (Balboa is 76% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Pacora (Pacora is 76% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Chitre (Chitre is 54% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Penonome (Penonome is 55% more expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Santa Ana vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 75% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Cayon (Cayon is 75% more expensive)
Cuba
Santa Ana vs Havana (Havana is 44% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 100% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Holguin (Holguin is 81% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 115% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 49% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 64% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 120% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 119% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 55% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 24% more expensive)
Costa Rica
Santa Ana vs San Jose (San Jose is 75% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Limon (Limon is 69% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Liberia (Liberia is 27% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 74% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 80% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Cartago (Cartago is 36% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Heredia (Heredia is 76% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 138% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 85% more expensive)
Saint Lucia
Santa Ana vs Castries (Castries is 63% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 69% more expensive)
Jamaica
Santa Ana vs Kingston (Kingston is 87% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 10% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 44% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 64% more expensive) Santa Ana vs May Pen (May Pen is 16% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 38% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 20% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Linstead (Linstead is 48% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 58% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 61% more expensive)
El Salvador
Santa Ana vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 68% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana has similar costs) Santa Ana vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 65% more expensive) Santa Ana vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 52% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 64% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Apopa (Apopa is 61% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 70% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 105% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 53% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 24% more expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Santa Ana vs St. John's (St. John's is 53% more expensive) Santa Ana vs All Saints (All Saints is 52% more expensive)
Grenada
Santa Ana vs St. George's (St. George's is 50% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Grenville (Grenville is 50% more expensive)
Dominica
Santa Ana vs Roseau (Roseau is 41% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 61% more expensive)
Saint Vincent
Santa Ana vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 38% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 42% more expensive)
Belize
Santa Ana vs Belize City (Belize City is 24% more expensive) Santa Ana vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 54% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 3% more expensive) Santa Ana vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 88% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 122% more expensive)
Guatemala
Santa Ana vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 42% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Mixco (Mixco is 10% less expensive) Santa Ana vs Coban (Coban is 29% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 10% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 28% more expensive) Santa Ana vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 27% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 23% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 23% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Flores (Flores is 21% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 12% more expensive)
Honduras
Santa Ana vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 17% more expensive) Santa Ana vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 46% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Choloma (Choloma is 16% less expensive) Santa Ana vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 8% less expensive) Santa Ana vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 25% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 22% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 1% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 2% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Yoro (Yoro is 4% more expensive) Santa Ana vs La Lima (La Lima is 23% more expensive)
Dominican Republic
Santa Ana vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 12% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 48% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 8% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Higuey (Higuey is 8% more expensive) Santa Ana vs La Vega (La Vega is 19% less expensive) Santa Ana vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 17% more expensive) Santa Ana vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 3% more expensive) Santa Ana vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 26% less expensive) Santa Ana vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 12% less expensive) Santa Ana vs Bonao (Bonao is 24% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Santa Ana vs Managua (Managua is 9% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Leon (Leon is 10% less expensive) Santa Ana vs Masaya (Masaya is 0% more expensive) Santa Ana vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 22% less expensive) Santa Ana vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 10% less expensive) Santa Ana vs Esteli (Esteli is 16% less expensive) Santa Ana vs Granada (Granada is 2% less expensive) Santa Ana vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 36% less expensive) Santa Ana vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 6% less expensive) Santa Ana vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 26% more expensive)