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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 10.7 PLN (2.97 USD) in Mexico and 12.11 PLN (3.36 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Mexico.

10.70 PLN
12.11 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.56 PLN (1.82 USD) in Mexico and 6.74 PLN (1.87 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Mexico.

6.56 PLN
6.74 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 42.72 PLN (11.86 USD) in Mexico and 34.63 PLN (9.61 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in El Salvador.

42.72 PLN
34.63 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 38.68 PLN (10.74 USD) in Mexico and 43.24 PLN (12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Mexico.

38.68 PLN
43.24 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 30.72 PLN (8.53 USD) in Mexico and 20.68 PLN (5.74 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in El Salvador.

30.72 PLN
20.68 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.47 PLN (4.29 USD) in Mexico and 14.41 PLN (4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in El Salvador.

15.47 PLN
14.41 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.17 PLN (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 6.27 PLN (1.74 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Mexico.

6.17 PLN
6.27 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.32 PLN (2.59 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 9.44 PLN (2.62 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Mexico.

9.32 PLN
9.44 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.96 PLN (3.6 USD) in Mexico and 8.79 PLN (2.44 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in El Salvador.

12.96 PLN
8.79 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

86.40 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.03 PLN (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 29% lower in El Salvador.

5.03 PLN
3.57 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.64 PLN (2.68 USD) in Mexico and 7.21 PLN (2 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in El Salvador.

9.64 PLN
7.21 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 35.92 PLN (9.97 USD) in Mexico and 26.66 PLN (7.4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in El Salvador.

35.92 PLN
26.66 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.11 PLN (1.7 USD) in Mexico and 6.85 PLN (1.9 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Mexico.

6.11 PLN
6.85 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 8.22 PLN (2.28 USD) in Mexico and 7.85 PLN (2.18 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in El Salvador.

8.22 PLN
7.85 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.76 PLN (2.15 USD) in Mexico and 9.19 PLN (2.55 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Mexico.

7.76 PLN
9.19 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.82 PLN (2.17 USD) in Mexico and 8.58 PLN (2.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Mexico.

7.82 PLN
8.58 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.09 PLN (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 5.66 PLN (1.57 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in El Salvador.

7.09 PLN
5.66 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

47.06 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.39 PLN (2.05 USD) in Mexico and 9.76 PLN (2.71 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Mexico.

7.39 PLN
9.76 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.03 PLN (1.12 USD) in Mexico and 4 PLN (1.11 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in El Salvador.

4.03 PLN
4.00 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. El Salvador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.68 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in El Salvador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.61 PLN (3.78 USD) in Mexico and 12.18 PLN (3.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in El Salvador.

13.61 PLN
12.18 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.29 PLN (1.75 USD) in Mexico and 4.04 PLN (1.12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in El Salvador.

6.29 PLN
4.04 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 11.6 PLN (3.22 USD) in Mexico and 7.21 PLN (2 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in El Salvador.

11.60 PLN
7.21 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.41 PLN (4.83 USD) in Mexico and 11.24 PLN (3.12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in El Salvador.

17.41 PLN
11.24 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 34.81 PLN (9.66 USD) in Mexico and 25.22 PLN (7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in El Salvador.

34.81 PLN
25.22 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 193.4 PLN (53.68 USD) in Mexico and 108.09 PLN (30 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in El Salvador.

193.40 PLN
108.09 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 48.35 PLN (13.42 USD) in Mexico and 25.22 PLN (7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in El Salvador.

48.35 PLN
25.22 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.21 PLN (1.17 USD) in Mexico and 3.1 PLN (0.86 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in El Salvador.

4.21 PLN
3.10 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. El Salvador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.42 times more for fuel in Mexico than in El Salvador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 5.01 PLN (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 3.21 PLN (0.89 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in El Salvador.

5.01 PLN
3.21 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.89 PLN (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 3.74 PLN (1.04 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in El Salvador.

4.89 PLN
3.74 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. El Salvador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.9 times less for transportation in Mexico than in El Salvador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 69.62 PLN (19.32 USD) in Mexico and 94.58 PLN (26.25 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Mexico.

69.62 PLN
94.58 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.35 PLN (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 1.26 PLN (0.35 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in El Salvador.

1.35 PLN
1.26 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.53 PLN (5.42 USD) in Mexico and 54.05 PLN (15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Mexico.

19.53 PLN
54.05 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.62 PLN (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 10.81 PLN (3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 85% lower in Mexico.

1.62 PLN
10.81 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.83 PLN (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 23.42 PLN (6.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Mexico.

4.83 PLN
23.42 PLN

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 23.21 PLN (6.44 USD) in Mexico and 18.02 PLN (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in El Salvador.

23.21 PLN
18.02 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 210.32 PLN (58.37 USD) in Mexico and 110.43 PLN (30.65 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in El Salvador.

210.32 PLN
110.43 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 91.97 PLN (25.53 USD) in Mexico and 69.25 PLN (19.22 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in El Salvador.

91.97 PLN
69.25 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. El Salvador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.61 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 3779 PLN (1048.74 USD) in Mexico and 2474 PLN (686.63 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in El Salvador.

3 779 PLN
2 474 PLN

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 2394 PLN (664.56 USD) in Mexico and 2322 PLN (644.34 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 3% lower in El Salvador.

2 394 PLN
2 322 PLN

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 8138 PLN (2258.66 USD) in Mexico and 3966 PLN (1100.83 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in El Salvador.

8 138 PLN
3 966 PLN

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 4772 PLN (1324.38 USD) in Mexico and 3098 PLN (859.77 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in El Salvador.

4 772 PLN
3 098 PLN

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 12849 PLN (3566.26 USD) in Mexico and 8490 PLN (2356.36 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in El Salvador.

12 849 PLN
8 490 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8901 PLN (2470.28 USD) in Mexico and 5228 PLN (1451.03 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in El Salvador.

8 901 PLN
5 228 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. El Salvador - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.83 times higher than in El Salvador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3243 PLN (900.12 USD) in Mexico and 1775 PLN (492.69 USD) in El Salvador. The average salary is 45.3% lower in El Salvador.

3 243 PLN
1 775 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

85.6 PLN
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Two stars

348 PLN
332 PLN

Three stars

505 PLN
506 PLN

Four stars

1 057 PLN
561 PLN

Five stars

2 886 PLN
588 PLN

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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