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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico 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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Mexico vs. El Salvador - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.11 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in El Salvador.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.54 EUR (2.98 USD) in Mexico and 2.86 EUR (3.36 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Mexico.

2.54 EUR
2.86 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in Mexico and 1.59 EUR (1.87 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in Mexico.

1.56 EUR
1.59 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.14 EUR (11.91 USD) in Mexico and 8.18 EUR (9.61 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in El Salvador.

10.14 EUR
8.18 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.18 EUR (10.79 USD) in Mexico and 10.22 EUR (12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Mexico.

9.18 EUR
10.22 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.29 EUR (8.57 USD) in Mexico and 4.89 EUR (5.74 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in El Salvador.

7.29 EUR
4.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.67 EUR (4.32 USD) in Mexico and 3.41 EUR (4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in El Salvador.

3.67 EUR
3.41 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Mexico and 1.48 EUR (1.74 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Mexico.

1.47 EUR
1.48 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.21 EUR (2.6 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.23 EUR (2.62 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Mexico.

2.21 EUR
2.23 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.08 EUR (3.61 USD) in Mexico and 2.08 EUR (2.44 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in El Salvador.

3.08 EUR
2.08 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

20.41 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.19 EUR (1.4 USD) in Mexico 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 2.29 EUR (2.69 USD) in Mexico and 1.7 EUR (2 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in El Salvador.

2.29 EUR
1.70 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.53 EUR (10.02 USD) in Mexico and 6.3 EUR (7.4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in El Salvador.

8.53 EUR
6.30 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.45 EUR (1.7 USD) in Mexico and 1.62 EUR (1.9 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Mexico.

1.45 EUR
1.62 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.95 EUR (2.29 USD) in Mexico and 1.86 EUR (2.18 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in El Salvador.

1.95 EUR
1.86 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Mexico and 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Mexico.

1.84 EUR
2.17 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.86 EUR (2.18 USD) in Mexico and 2.03 EUR (2.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Mexico.

1.86 EUR
2.03 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.68 EUR (1.98 USD) in Mexico and 1.34 EUR (1.57 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in El Salvador.

1.68 EUR
1.34 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.12 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.76 EUR (2.06 USD) in Mexico and 2.31 EUR (2.71 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Mexico.

1.76 EUR
2.31 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in El Salvador.

0.96 EUR
0.94 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. El Salvador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.69 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in El Salvador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.23 EUR (3.8 USD) in Mexico and 2.88 EUR (3.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in El Salvador.

3.23 EUR
2.88 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.49 EUR (1.76 USD) in Mexico and 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in El Salvador.

1.49 EUR
0.95 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.76 EUR (3.24 USD) in Mexico and 1.7 EUR (2 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in El Salvador.

2.76 EUR
1.70 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.13 EUR (4.85 USD) in Mexico and 2.66 EUR (3.12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in El Salvador.

4.13 EUR
2.66 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.27 EUR (9.71 USD) in Mexico and 5.96 EUR (7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in El Salvador.

8.27 EUR
5.96 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 45.92 EUR (53.94 USD) in Mexico and 25.54 EUR (30 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in El Salvador.

45.92 EUR
25.54 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.48 EUR (13.49 USD) in Mexico and 5.96 EUR (7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in El Salvador.

11.48 EUR
5.96 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Mexico and 0.73 EUR (0.86 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 27% lower in El Salvador.

1.00 EUR
0.73 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. El Salvador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.43 times more for fuel in Mexico than in El Salvador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.18 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in El Salvador.

1.18 EUR
0.76 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.88 EUR (1.04 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in El Salvador.

1.16 EUR
0.88 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. El Salvador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.89 times less for transportation in Mexico than in El Salvador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.53 EUR (19.42 USD) in Mexico and 22.35 EUR (26.25 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 26% lower in Mexico.

16.53 EUR
22.35 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 0.3 EUR (0.35 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in El Salvador.

0.32 EUR
0.30 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.64 EUR (5.45 USD) in Mexico and 12.77 EUR (15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Mexico.

4.64 EUR
12.77 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.39 EUR (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 2.55 EUR (3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Mexico.

0.39 EUR
2.55 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in Mexico and 5.53 EUR (6.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Mexico.

1.15 EUR
5.53 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico 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 5.51 EUR (6.47 USD) in Mexico and 4.26 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in El Salvador.

5.51 EUR
4.26 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.94 EUR (58.66 USD) in Mexico and 26.09 EUR (30.65 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in El Salvador.

49.94 EUR
26.09 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.84 EUR (25.65 USD) in Mexico and 16.36 EUR (19.22 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in El Salvador.

21.84 EUR
16.36 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. El Salvador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.62 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico 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 897.22 EUR (1053.92 USD) in Mexico and 584.54 EUR (686.63 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in El Salvador.

897.22 EUR
584.54 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 568.54 EUR (667.84 USD) in Mexico and 548.54 EUR (644.34 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in El Salvador.

568.54 EUR
548.54 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 1932 EUR (2269.82 USD) in Mexico and 937.16 EUR (1100.83 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in El Salvador.

1 932 EUR
937.16 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 1133 EUR (1330.93 USD) in Mexico and 731.94 EUR (859.77 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in El Salvador.

1 133 EUR
731.94 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. El Salvador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.59 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico 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 3051 EUR (3583.89 USD) in Mexico and 2006 EUR (2356.36 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in El Salvador.

3 051 EUR
2 006 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 2113 EUR (2482.48 USD) in Mexico and 1235 EUR (1451.03 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in El Salvador.

2 113 EUR
1 235 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. El Salvador - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.84 times higher than in El Salvador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 770.07 EUR (904.56 USD) in Mexico and 419.44 EUR (492.69 USD) in El Salvador. The average salary is 45.5% lower in El Salvador.

770.07 EUR
419.44 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.2 EUR
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Two stars

82.2 EUR
78.5 EUR

Three stars

119 EUR
119 EUR

Four stars

250 EUR
133 EUR

Five stars

682 EUR
139 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • El Salvador: 12 cities, 113 hotels

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