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Cost of Living & Prices:
Argentina vs. El Salvador

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Argentina vs. El Salvador - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.01 times more for grocery shopping in Argentina than in El Salvador.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.15 EUR (2.5 USD) in Argentina and 2.89 EUR (3.36 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Argentina.

2.15 EUR
2.89 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.78 EUR (2.07 USD) in Argentina and 1.61 EUR (1.87 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in El Salvador.

1.78 EUR
1.61 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.1 EUR (9.42 USD) in Argentina and 8.26 EUR (9.61 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Argentina.

8.10 EUR
8.26 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.16 EUR (6 USD) in Argentina and 10.32 EUR (12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 50% lower in Argentina.

5.16 EUR
10.32 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.92 EUR (8.05 USD) in Argentina and 4.94 EUR (5.74 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in El Salvador.

6.92 EUR
4.94 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.01 EUR (3.5 USD) in Argentina and 3.44 EUR (4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Argentina.

3.01 EUR
3.44 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.88 EUR (2.19 USD) in Argentina and 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in El Salvador.

1.88 EUR
1.50 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.86 EUR (3.32 USD) for 12 eggs in Argentina and 2.25 EUR (2.62 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in El Salvador.

2.86 EUR
2.25 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.68 EUR (3.12 USD) in Argentina and 2.1 EUR (2.44 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in El Salvador.

2.68 EUR
2.10 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

19.24 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.63 EUR (1.89 USD) in Argentina and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in El Salvador.

1.63 EUR
0.85 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.3 EUR (2.68 USD) in Argentina and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in El Salvador.

2.30 EUR
1.72 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.68 EUR (12.42 USD) in Argentina and 6.36 EUR (7.4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in El Salvador.

10.68 EUR
6.36 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.3 EUR (1.51 USD) in Argentina and 1.63 EUR (1.9 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Argentina.

1.30 EUR
1.63 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.2 EUR (1.39 USD) in Argentina and 1.87 EUR (2.18 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Argentina.

1.20 EUR
1.87 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Argentina and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Argentina.

1.04 EUR
2.19 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.23 EUR (1.43 USD) in Argentina and 2.05 EUR (2.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 40% lower in Argentina.

1.23 EUR
2.05 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in Argentina and 1.35 EUR (1.57 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in El Salvador.

1.87 EUR
1.35 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.21 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.21 EUR (2.57 USD) in Argentina and 2.33 EUR (2.71 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Argentina.

2.21 EUR
2.33 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.26 EUR (1.47 USD) in Argentina and 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in El Salvador.

1.26 EUR
0.95 EUR

Restaurant

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Argentina vs. El Salvador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.88 times more for meals in restaurants in Argentina than in El Salvador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.45 EUR (4.01 USD) in Argentina and 2.91 EUR (3.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in El Salvador.

3.45 EUR
2.91 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.85 EUR (2.15 USD) in Argentina and 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in El Salvador.

1.85 EUR
0.96 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.05 EUR (3.55 USD) in Argentina and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in El Salvador.

3.05 EUR
1.72 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.44 EUR (4 USD) in Argentina and 2.68 EUR (3.12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in El Salvador.

3.44 EUR
2.68 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.32 EUR (12 USD) in Argentina and 6.02 EUR (7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in El Salvador.

10.32 EUR
6.02 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 51.6 EUR (60 USD) in Argentina and 25.8 EUR (30 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 50% lower in El Salvador.

51.60 EUR
25.80 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.9 EUR (15 USD) in Argentina and 6.02 EUR (7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in El Salvador.

12.90 EUR
6.02 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.26 EUR (1.47 USD) in Argentina and 0.74 EUR (0.86 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in El Salvador.

1.26 EUR
0.74 EUR

Fuel

EURARSUSD

Argentina vs. El Salvador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.11 times more for fuel in Argentina than in El Salvador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Argentina and 0.77 EUR (0.89 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in El Salvador.

0.94 EUR
0.77 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Argentina and 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in El Salvador.

0.90 EUR
0.89 EUR

Transportation

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Argentina vs. El Salvador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.82 times less for transportation in Argentina than in El Salvador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.48 EUR (18 USD) in Argentina and 22.57 EUR (26.25 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Argentina.

15.48 EUR
22.57 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.6 EUR (0.7 USD) in Argentina and 0.3 EUR (0.35 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 50% lower in El Salvador.

0.60 EUR
0.30 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.8 EUR (6.75 USD) in Argentina and 12.9 EUR (15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 55% lower in Argentina.

5.80 EUR
12.90 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Argentina and 2.58 EUR (3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Argentina.

0.86 EUR
2.58 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Argentina and 5.59 EUR (6.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 75% lower in Argentina.

1.40 EUR
5.59 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Argentina vs. El Salvador - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 7.74 EUR (9 USD) in Argentina and 4.3 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in El Salvador.

7.74 EUR
4.30 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 35.77 EUR (41.59 USD) in Argentina and 26.36 EUR (30.65 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in El Salvador.

35.77 EUR
26.36 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 10.44 EUR (12.14 USD) in Argentina and 16.53 EUR (19.22 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Argentina.

10.44 EUR
16.53 EUR

Flats for rent

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Argentina vs. El Salvador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.07 times less for renting an apartment in Argentina than in El Salvador.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 565.71 EUR (657.84 USD) in Argentina and 590.47 EUR (686.63 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Argentina.

565.71 EUR
590.47 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 384.22 EUR (446.79 USD) in Argentina and 554.1 EUR (644.34 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Argentina.

384.22 EUR
554.10 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1013 EUR (1178.33 USD) in Argentina and 946.66 EUR (1100.83 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in El Salvador.

1 013 EUR
946.66 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 692.92 EUR (805.77 USD) in Argentina and 739.36 EUR (859.77 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Argentina.

692.92 EUR
739.36 EUR

Flats for sale

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Argentina vs. El Salvador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.21 times more for buying an apartment in Argentina than in El Salvador.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2290 EUR (2663.48 USD) in Argentina and 2026 EUR (2356.36 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in El Salvador.

2 290 EUR
2 026 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1679 EUR (1952.94 USD) in Argentina and 1248 EUR (1451.03 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in El Salvador.

1 679 EUR
1 248 EUR

Salary

EURARSUSD

Argentina vs. El Salvador - average salary. The average salary in Argentina is 1.52 times higher than in El Salvador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 644.96 EUR (750 USD) in Argentina and 423.69 EUR (492.69 USD) in El Salvador. The average salary is 34.3% lower in El Salvador.

644.96 EUR
423.69 EUR

Hotels

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Argentina vs. El Salvador - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

36.6 EUR
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Two stars

54.1 EUR
79.3 EUR

Three stars

117 EUR
121 EUR

Four stars

195 EUR
134 EUR

Five stars

343 EUR
140 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Argentina: 20 cities, 528 hotels • El Salvador: 12 cities, 113 hotels

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