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Cost of Living & Prices:
El Salvador vs. United States

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

El Salvador vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.41 times less for grocery shopping in El Salvador than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.9 EUR (3.15 USD) in El Salvador and 5.38 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in El Salvador.

2.90 EUR
5.38 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.66 EUR (1.8 USD) in El Salvador and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in El Salvador.

1.66 EUR
2.20 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.59 EUR (10.4 USD) in El Salvador and 19.35 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in El Salvador.

9.59 EUR
19.35 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.3 EUR (9 USD) in El Salvador and 16.6 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in El Salvador.

8.30 EUR
16.60 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.67 EUR (5.07 USD) in El Salvador and 16.06 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in El Salvador.

4.67 EUR
16.06 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.69 EUR (4 USD) in El Salvador and 14.75 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in El Salvador.

3.69 EUR
14.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.37 EUR (1.49 USD) in El Salvador and 2.96 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in El Salvador.

1.37 EUR
2.96 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.13 EUR (2.31 USD) for 12 eggs in El Salvador and 4.37 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in El Salvador.

2.13 EUR
4.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.94 EUR (2.1 USD) in El Salvador and 3.62 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in El Salvador.

1.94 EUR
3.62 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
23.04 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.89 EUR (0.97 USD) in El Salvador and 2.62 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in El Salvador.

0.89 EUR
2.62 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.55 EUR (1.68 USD) in El Salvador and 3.94 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in El Salvador.

1.55 EUR
3.94 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.96 EUR (6.46 USD) in El Salvador and 15.41 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in El Salvador.

5.96 EUR
15.41 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.68 EUR (1.82 USD) in El Salvador and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in the United States.

1.68 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.81 EUR (1.96 USD) in El Salvador and 3.6 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in El Salvador.

1.81 EUR
3.60 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.13 EUR (2.31 USD) in El Salvador and 4.91 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in El Salvador.

2.13 EUR
4.91 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.16 EUR (2.34 USD) in El Salvador and 3.93 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in El Salvador.

2.16 EUR
3.93 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.12 EUR (1.21 USD) in El Salvador and 7.58 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in El Salvador.

1.12 EUR
7.58 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
8.28 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.19 EUR (2.38 USD) in El Salvador and 5.76 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62% lower in El Salvador.

2.19 EUR
5.76 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in El Salvador and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in El Salvador.

0.85 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

El Salvador vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.3 times less for meals in restaurants in El Salvador than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.48 EUR (2.69 USD) in El Salvador and 4.81 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in El Salvador.

2.48 EUR
4.81 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.69 EUR (0.75 USD) in El Salvador and 2.58 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in El Salvador.

0.69 EUR
2.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.38 EUR (1.5 USD) in El Salvador and 7.38 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in El Salvador.

1.38 EUR
7.38 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.77 EUR (3 USD) in El Salvador and 9.22 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in El Salvador.

2.77 EUR
9.22 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.99 EUR (6.5 USD) in El Salvador and 11.06 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in El Salvador.

5.99 EUR
11.06 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 25.3 EUR (27.44 USD) in El Salvador and 92.2 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in El Salvador.

25.30 EUR
92.20 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.91 EUR (7.5 USD) in El Salvador and 23.05 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in El Salvador.

6.91 EUR
23.05 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.65 EUR (0.7 USD) in El Salvador and 2.03 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in El Salvador.

0.65 EUR
2.03 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

El Salvador vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.89 USD) in El Salvador and 0.87 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in El Salvador.

0.83 EUR
0.87 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.89 EUR (0.97 USD) in El Salvador and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in the United States.

0.89 EUR
0.85 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

El Salvador vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.88 times less for transportation in El Salvador than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 23.05 EUR (25 USD) in El Salvador and 118.94 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in El Salvador.

23.05 EUR
118.94 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.28 EUR (0.3 USD) in El Salvador and 2.54 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in El Salvador.

0.28 EUR
2.54 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 9.22 EUR (10 USD) in El Salvador and 27.66 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in El Salvador.

9.22 EUR
27.66 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.81 EUR (3.05 USD) in El Salvador and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in the United States.

2.81 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.61 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador and 4.15 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10% lower in the United States.

4.61 EUR
4.15 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

El Salvador vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.61 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador and 16.6 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in El Salvador.

4.61 EUR
16.60 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 25.47 EUR (27.62 USD) in El Salvador and 90.59 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in El Salvador.

25.47 EUR
90.59 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.17 EUR (21.88 USD) in El Salvador and 35.04 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in El Salvador.

20.17 EUR
35.04 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

El Salvador vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.8 times less for renting an apartment in El Salvador than in the United States.

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 530.14 EUR (575 USD) in El Salvador and 3504 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in El Salvador.

530.14 EUR
3 504 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 388.29 EUR (421.15 USD) in El Salvador and 2194 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in El Salvador.

388.29 EUR
2 194 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 837.92 EUR (908.82 USD) in El Salvador and 6541 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in El Salvador.

837.92 EUR
6 541 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 599.33 EUR (650.04 USD) in El Salvador and 3787 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in El Salvador.

599.33 EUR
3 787 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

El Salvador vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.61 times less for buying an apartment in El Salvador than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1227 EUR (1331 USD) in El Salvador and 13164 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in El Salvador.

1 227 EUR
13 164 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 820.56 EUR (890 USD) in El Salvador and 8552 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in El Salvador.

820.56 EUR
8 552 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

El Salvador vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in El Salvador is 14.92 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 370.56 EUR (401.92 USD) in El Salvador and 5529 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 93.3% lower in El Salvador.

370.56 EUR
5 529 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

-
95.6 EUR

Two stars

85 EUR
135 EUR

Three stars

129 EUR
180 EUR

Four stars

144 EUR
233 EUR

Five stars

150 EUR
554 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • El Salvador: 12 cities, 113 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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