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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia 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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Colombia vs. El Salvador - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.41 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in El Salvador.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2 EUR (2.19 USD) in Colombia and 2.87 EUR (3.15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Colombia.

2.00 EUR
2.87 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.82 EUR (0.9 USD) in Colombia and 1.64 EUR (1.8 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 50% lower in Colombia.

0.82 EUR
1.64 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.28 EUR (6.88 USD) in Colombia and 9.49 EUR (10.4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Colombia.

6.28 EUR
9.49 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.73 EUR (9.57 USD) in Colombia and 8.21 EUR (9 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 6% lower in El Salvador.

8.73 EUR
8.21 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.87 EUR (4.24 USD) in Colombia and 4.62 EUR (5.07 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Colombia.

3.87 EUR
4.62 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.75 EUR (1.91 USD) in Colombia and 3.65 EUR (4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Colombia.

1.75 EUR
3.65 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.79 EUR (0.86 USD) in Colombia and 1.36 EUR (1.49 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Colombia.

0.79 EUR
1.36 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.7 EUR (1.87 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 2.11 EUR (2.31 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Colombia.

1.70 EUR
2.11 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.46 EUR (1.6 USD) in Colombia and 1.92 EUR (2.1 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 24% lower in Colombia.

1.46 EUR
1.92 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

17.27 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.59 EUR (0.64 USD) in Colombia and 0.88 EUR (0.97 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 33% lower in Colombia.

0.59 EUR
0.88 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.1 EUR (1.21 USD) in Colombia and 1.53 EUR (1.68 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Colombia.

1.10 EUR
1.53 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.58 EUR (5.02 USD) in Colombia and 5.89 EUR (6.46 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Colombia.

4.58 EUR
5.89 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.95 EUR (1.05 USD) in Colombia and 1.66 EUR (1.82 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Colombia.

0.95 EUR
1.66 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.76 EUR (0.83 USD) in Colombia and 1.79 EUR (1.96 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Colombia.

0.76 EUR
1.79 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.01 EUR (1.11 USD) in Colombia and 2.11 EUR (2.31 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Colombia.

1.01 EUR
2.11 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in Colombia and 2.13 EUR (2.34 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Colombia.

0.84 EUR
2.13 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.94 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 1.1 EUR (1.21 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Colombia.

0.94 EUR
1.10 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

15.43 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.02 EUR (1.12 USD) in Colombia and 2.17 EUR (2.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 53% lower in Colombia.

1.02 EUR
2.17 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.61 EUR (0.66 USD) in Colombia and 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Colombia.

0.61 EUR
0.84 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. El Salvador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.36 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in El Salvador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.21 EUR (1.32 USD) in Colombia and 2.45 EUR (2.69 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Colombia.

1.21 EUR
2.45 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.64 EUR (0.7 USD) in Colombia and 0.68 EUR (0.75 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Colombia.

0.64 EUR
0.68 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.09 EUR (1.2 USD) in Colombia and 1.37 EUR (1.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Colombia.

1.09 EUR
1.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.07 EUR (2.27 USD) in Colombia and 2.74 EUR (3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Colombia.

2.07 EUR
2.74 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.24 EUR (5.74 USD) in Colombia and 5.93 EUR (6.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Colombia.

5.24 EUR
5.93 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 19.63 EUR (21.52 USD) in Colombia and 25.03 EUR (27.44 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Colombia.

19.63 EUR
25.03 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.27 EUR (3.59 USD) in Colombia and 6.84 EUR (7.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Colombia.

3.27 EUR
6.84 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.51 EUR (0.56 USD) in Colombia and 0.64 EUR (0.7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Colombia.

0.51 EUR
0.64 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. El Salvador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.16 times less for fuel in Colombia than in El Salvador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.57 EUR (0.63 USD) in Colombia and 0.82 EUR (0.89 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Colombia.

0.57 EUR
0.82 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.9 EUR (0.99 USD) in Colombia and 0.88 EUR (0.97 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in El Salvador.

0.90 EUR
0.88 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. El Salvador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.02 times less for transportation in Colombia than in El Salvador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 30.35 EUR (33.27 USD) in Colombia and 22.8 EUR (25 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in El Salvador.

30.35 EUR
22.80 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.6 EUR (0.66 USD) in Colombia and 0.27 EUR (0.3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 55% lower in El Salvador.

0.60 EUR
0.27 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.4 EUR (5.92 USD) in Colombia and 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Colombia.

5.40 EUR
9.12 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.47 EUR (1.61 USD) in Colombia and 2.78 EUR (3.05 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Colombia.

1.47 EUR
2.78 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.09 EUR (1.2 USD) in Colombia and 4.56 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Colombia.

1.09 EUR
4.56 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia 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 3.49 EUR (3.83 USD) in Colombia and 4.56 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Colombia.

3.49 EUR
4.56 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 18.26 EUR (20.02 USD) in Colombia and 25.19 EUR (27.62 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Colombia.

18.26 EUR
25.19 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8.39 EUR (9.19 USD) in Colombia and 19.96 EUR (21.88 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 58% lower in Colombia.

8.39 EUR
19.96 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. El Salvador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.33 times less for renting an apartment in Colombia 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 339.04 EUR (371.67 USD) in Colombia and 524.51 EUR (575 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Colombia.

339.04 EUR
524.51 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 257.62 EUR (282.42 USD) in Colombia and 384.17 EUR (421.15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Colombia.

257.62 EUR
384.17 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 668.36 EUR (732.7 USD) in Colombia and 829.02 EUR (908.82 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Colombia.

668.36 EUR
829.02 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 483.18 EUR (529.69 USD) in Colombia and 592.96 EUR (650.04 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Colombia.

483.18 EUR
592.96 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. El Salvador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.33 times more for buying an apartment in Colombia 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 1515 EUR (1660.88 USD) in Colombia and 1214 EUR (1331 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in El Salvador.

1 515 EUR
1 214 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 1183 EUR (1296.69 USD) in Colombia and 811.85 EUR (890 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in El Salvador.

1 183 EUR
811.85 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. El Salvador - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 1.15 times lower than in El Salvador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 317.95 EUR (348.56 USD) in Colombia and 366.63 EUR (401.92 USD) in El Salvador. The average salary is 13.3% lower in Colombia.

317.95 EUR
366.63 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

27 EUR
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Two stars

56.1 EUR
84.1 EUR

Three stars

91.9 EUR
128 EUR

Four stars

158 EUR
142 EUR

Five stars

504 EUR
149 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Colombia: 20 cities, 1024 hotels • El Salvador: 12 cities, 113 hotels

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