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Cost of Living & Prices:
Spain 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

EURUSD

Spain vs. El Salvador - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.26 times more for grocery shopping in Spain than in El Salvador.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.28 EUR (2.7 USD) in Spain and 2.83 EUR (3.36 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Spain.

2.28 EUR
2.83 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.89 EUR (2.24 USD) in Spain and 1.58 EUR (1.87 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in El Salvador.

1.89 EUR
1.58 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.61 EUR (17.32 USD) in Spain and 8.11 EUR (9.61 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in El Salvador.

14.61 EUR
8.11 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.95 EUR (8.24 USD) in Spain and 10.12 EUR (12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Spain.

6.95 EUR
10.12 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.78 EUR (9.22 USD) in Spain and 4.84 EUR (5.74 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in El Salvador.

7.78 EUR
4.84 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6 EUR (7.11 USD) in Spain and 3.37 EUR (4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in El Salvador.

6.00 EUR
3.37 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.21 EUR (1.43 USD) in Spain and 1.47 EUR (1.74 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Spain.

1.21 EUR
1.47 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.97 EUR (3.52 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 2.21 EUR (2.62 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in El Salvador.

2.97 EUR
2.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.96 EUR (2.32 USD) in Spain and 2.06 EUR (2.44 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Spain.

1.96 EUR
2.06 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

13.90 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.19 EUR (1.41 USD) in Spain and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in El Salvador.

1.19 EUR
0.84 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.47 EUR (1.74 USD) in Spain and 1.69 EUR (2 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 13% lower in Spain.

1.47 EUR
1.69 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.58 EUR (14.91 USD) in Spain and 6.24 EUR (7.4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in El Salvador.

12.58 EUR
6.24 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.06 EUR (1.26 USD) in Spain and 1.6 EUR (1.9 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Spain.

1.06 EUR
1.60 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.84 EUR (2.18 USD) in Spain and 1.84 EUR (2.18 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 0% lower in El Salvador.

1.84 EUR
1.84 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.23 EUR (2.64 USD) in Spain and 2.15 EUR (2.55 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in El Salvador.

2.23 EUR
2.15 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.8 EUR (2.13 USD) in Spain and 2.01 EUR (2.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Spain.

1.80 EUR
2.01 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.46 EUR (1.73 USD) in Spain and 1.32 EUR (1.57 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in El Salvador.

1.46 EUR
1.32 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

9.26 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.38 EUR (2.82 USD) in Spain and 2.29 EUR (2.71 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in El Salvador.

2.38 EUR
2.29 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.84 EUR (1 USD) in Spain and 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Spain.

0.84 EUR
0.94 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Spain vs. El Salvador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.17 times more for meals in restaurants in Spain than in El Salvador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.72 EUR (3.22 USD) in Spain and 2.85 EUR (3.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Spain.

2.72 EUR
2.85 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.73 EUR (3.24 USD) in Spain and 0.94 EUR (1.12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in El Salvador.

2.73 EUR
0.94 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.5 EUR (4.15 USD) in Spain and 1.69 EUR (2 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in El Salvador.

3.50 EUR
1.69 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.74 USD) in Spain and 2.63 EUR (3.12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in El Salvador.

4.00 EUR
2.63 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (11.85 USD) in Spain and 5.91 EUR (7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in El Salvador.

10.00 EUR
5.91 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (71.11 USD) in Spain and 25.31 EUR (30 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in El Salvador.

60.00 EUR
25.31 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.78 USD) in Spain and 5.91 EUR (7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in El Salvador.

15.00 EUR
5.91 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.85 EUR (2.19 USD) in Spain and 0.73 EUR (0.86 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in El Salvador.

1.85 EUR
0.73 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Spain vs. El Salvador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.78 times more for fuel in Spain than in El Salvador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.4 EUR (1.66 USD) in Spain and 0.75 EUR (0.89 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in El Salvador.

1.40 EUR
0.75 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.48 EUR (1.75 USD) in Spain and 0.87 EUR (1.04 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in El Salvador.

1.48 EUR
0.87 EUR

LPG 1L

0.93 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

Spain vs. El Salvador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.71 times more for transportation in Spain than in El Salvador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 42.5 EUR (50.37 USD) in Spain and 22.15 EUR (26.25 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in El Salvador.

42.50 EUR
22.15 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.78 USD) in Spain and 0.3 EUR (0.35 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 80% lower in El Salvador.

1.50 EUR
0.30 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25 EUR (29.63 USD) in Spain and 12.66 EUR (15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in El Salvador.

25.00 EUR
12.66 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.3 EUR (1.54 USD) in Spain and 2.53 EUR (3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Spain.

1.30 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (4.15 USD) in Spain and 5.48 EUR (6.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
5.48 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Spain 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 10 EUR (11.85 USD) in Spain and 4.22 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in El Salvador.

10.00 EUR
4.22 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.82 EUR (54.31 USD) in Spain and 25.86 EUR (30.65 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in El Salvador.

45.82 EUR
25.86 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.33 EUR (18.17 USD) in Spain and 16.22 EUR (19.22 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Spain.

15.33 EUR
16.22 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Spain vs. El Salvador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.38 times more for renting an apartment in Spain 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 1412 EUR (1673.59 USD) in Spain and 579.33 EUR (686.63 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 59% lower in El Salvador.

1 412 EUR
579.33 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 980.31 EUR (1161.88 USD) in Spain and 543.65 EUR (644.34 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in El Salvador.

980.31 EUR
543.65 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 2531 EUR (3000.07 USD) in Spain and 928.8 EUR (1100.83 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in El Salvador.

2 531 EUR
928.80 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 1673 EUR (1982.47 USD) in Spain and 725.41 EUR (859.77 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in El Salvador.

1 673 EUR
725.41 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Spain vs. El Salvador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.42 times more for buying an apartment in Spain 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 6817 EUR (8079.76 USD) in Spain and 1988 EUR (2356.36 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in El Salvador.

6 817 EUR
1 988 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 4162 EUR (4932.78 USD) in Spain and 1224 EUR (1451.03 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in El Salvador.

4 162 EUR
1 224 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Spain vs. El Salvador - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 5.14 times higher than in El Salvador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2135 EUR (2530.22 USD) in Spain and 415.7 EUR (492.69 USD) in El Salvador. The average salary is 80.5% lower in El Salvador.

2 135 EUR
415.70 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

91.5 EUR
-

Two stars

103 EUR
77.8 EUR

Three stars

145 EUR
118 EUR

Four stars

184 EUR
131 EUR

Five stars

385 EUR
138 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Spain: 20 cities, 1357 hotels • El Salvador: 12 cities, 113 hotels

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