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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

EURMXNUSD

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.24 EUR (2.51 USD) in Mexico and 2.82 EUR (3.15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Mexico.

2.24 EUR
2.82 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.16 EUR (1.3 USD) in Mexico and 1.61 EUR (1.8 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 28% lower in Mexico.

1.16 EUR
1.61 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.65 EUR (9.67 USD) in Mexico and 9.3 EUR (10.4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 7% lower in Mexico.

8.65 EUR
9.30 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.15 EUR (11.35 USD) in Mexico and 8.05 EUR (9 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in El Salvador.

10.15 EUR
8.05 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.88 EUR (6.57 USD) in Mexico and 4.54 EUR (5.07 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in El Salvador.

5.88 EUR
4.54 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.23 EUR (3.61 USD) in Mexico and 3.58 EUR (4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Mexico.

3.23 EUR
3.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.28 EUR (1.43 USD) in Mexico and 1.33 EUR (1.49 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Mexico.

1.28 EUR
1.33 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.79 EUR (2 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.07 EUR (2.31 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Mexico.

1.79 EUR
2.07 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.38 EUR (2.67 USD) in Mexico and 1.88 EUR (2.1 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 21% lower in El Salvador.

2.38 EUR
1.88 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.46 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.88 EUR (0.98 USD) in Mexico and 0.87 EUR (0.97 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in El Salvador.

0.88 EUR
0.87 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.77 EUR (1.98 USD) in Mexico and 1.5 EUR (1.68 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in El Salvador.

1.77 EUR
1.50 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.29 EUR (8.15 USD) in Mexico and 5.78 EUR (6.46 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in El Salvador.

7.29 EUR
5.78 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.2 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 1.63 EUR (1.82 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Mexico.

1.20 EUR
1.63 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.34 EUR (1.49 USD) in Mexico and 1.75 EUR (1.96 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Mexico.

1.34 EUR
1.75 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.3 EUR (1.46 USD) in Mexico and 2.07 EUR (2.31 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Mexico.

1.30 EUR
2.07 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.43 EUR (1.6 USD) in Mexico and 2.09 EUR (2.34 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Mexico.

1.43 EUR
2.09 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.27 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.08 EUR (1.21 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 15% lower in El Salvador.

1.27 EUR
1.08 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.68 EUR
-

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.41 EUR (1.57 USD) in Mexico and 2.13 EUR (2.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Mexico.

1.41 EUR
2.13 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.82 USD) in Mexico and 0.82 EUR (0.92 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 11% lower in Mexico.

0.73 EUR
0.82 EUR

Restaurant

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. El Salvador - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.29 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in El Salvador.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.44 EUR (2.73 USD) in Mexico and 2.41 EUR (2.69 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in El Salvador.

2.44 EUR
2.41 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.92 EUR (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 0.67 EUR (0.75 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in El Salvador.

0.92 EUR
0.67 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.31 EUR (2.58 USD) in Mexico and 1.34 EUR (1.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 42% lower in El Salvador.

2.31 EUR
1.34 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.42 EUR (3.82 USD) in Mexico and 2.68 EUR (3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in El Salvador.

3.42 EUR
2.68 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.93 EUR (6.63 USD) in Mexico and 5.82 EUR (6.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in El Salvador.

5.93 EUR
5.82 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 35.07 EUR (39.2 USD) in Mexico and 24.55 EUR (27.44 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 30% lower in El Salvador.

35.07 EUR
24.55 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.92 EUR (7.74 USD) in Mexico and 6.71 EUR (7.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 3% lower in El Salvador.

6.92 EUR
6.71 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.66 EUR (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 0.63 EUR (0.7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in El Salvador.

0.66 EUR
0.63 EUR

Fuel

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. El Salvador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.41 times more for fuel in Mexico than in El Salvador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.18 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.8 EUR (0.89 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in El Salvador.

1.18 EUR
0.80 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.17 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.87 EUR (0.97 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in El Salvador.

1.17 EUR
0.87 EUR

Transportation

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. El Salvador - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.83 times less for transportation in Mexico than in El Salvador.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 14.05 EUR (15.7 USD) in Mexico and 22.37 EUR (25 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Mexico.

14.05 EUR
22.37 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.28 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.27 EUR (0.3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in El Salvador.

0.28 EUR
0.27 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.54 EUR (6.19 USD) in Mexico and 8.95 EUR (10 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Mexico.

5.54 EUR
8.95 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in Mexico and 2.73 EUR (3.05 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Mexico.

0.46 EUR
2.73 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.92 EUR (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 4.47 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Mexico.

0.92 EUR
4.47 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURMXNUSD

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 4.15 EUR (4.64 USD) in Mexico and 4.47 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Mexico.

4.15 EUR
4.47 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.34 EUR (46.2 USD) in Mexico and 24.71 EUR (27.62 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in El Salvador.

41.34 EUR
24.71 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.81 EUR (21.02 USD) in Mexico and 19.58 EUR (21.88 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in Mexico.

18.81 EUR
19.58 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. El Salvador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.44 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 704.31 EUR (787.2 USD) in Mexico and 514.45 EUR (575 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 27% lower in El Salvador.

704.31 EUR
514.45 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 426.41 EUR (476.59 USD) in Mexico and 376.8 EUR (421.15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in El Salvador.

426.41 EUR
376.80 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 1371 EUR (1532.29 USD) in Mexico and 813.12 EUR (908.82 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in El Salvador.

1 371 EUR
813.12 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 800.38 EUR (894.57 USD) in Mexico and 581.59 EUR (650.04 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in El Salvador.

800.38 EUR
581.59 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. El Salvador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.01 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 2423 EUR (2707.93 USD) in Mexico and 1191 EUR (1331 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in El Salvador.

2 423 EUR
1 191 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 1580 EUR (1765.46 USD) in Mexico and 796.29 EUR (890 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in El Salvador.

1 580 EUR
796.29 EUR

Salary

EURMXNUSD

Mexico vs. El Salvador - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.7 times higher than in El Salvador.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 609.63 EUR (681.37 USD) in Mexico and 359.6 EUR (401.92 USD) in El Salvador. The average salary is 41% lower in El Salvador.

609.63 EUR
359.60 EUR

Hotels

EURMXNUSD

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

One star

21.3 EUR
-

Two stars

86.4 EUR
82.5 EUR

Three stars

126 EUR
126 EUR

Four stars

262 EUR
139 EUR

Five stars

717 EUR
146 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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