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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

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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 11.89 PLN (3.15 USD) in El Salvador and 22.04 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in El Salvador.

11.89 PLN
22.04 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.79 PLN (1.8 USD) in El Salvador and 9.02 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in El Salvador.

6.79 PLN
9.02 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 39.24 PLN (10.4 USD) in El Salvador and 79.2 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in El Salvador.

39.24 PLN
79.20 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 33.96 PLN (9 USD) in El Salvador and 67.92 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in El Salvador.

33.96 PLN
67.92 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 19.13 PLN (5.07 USD) in El Salvador and 65.73 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in El Salvador.

19.13 PLN
65.73 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.09 PLN (4 USD) in El Salvador and 60.37 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in El Salvador.

15.09 PLN
60.37 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.62 PLN (1.49 USD) in El Salvador and 12.11 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in El Salvador.

5.62 PLN
12.11 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 8.72 PLN (2.31 USD) for 12 eggs in El Salvador and 17.89 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in El Salvador.

8.72 PLN
17.89 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.92 PLN (2.1 USD) in El Salvador and 14.83 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in El Salvador.

7.92 PLN
14.83 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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94.29 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.66 PLN (0.97 USD) in El Salvador and 10.72 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in El Salvador.

3.66 PLN
10.72 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 6.34 PLN (1.68 USD) in El Salvador and 16.11 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in El Salvador.

6.34 PLN
16.11 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 24.38 PLN (6.46 USD) in El Salvador and 63.05 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in El Salvador.

24.38 PLN
63.05 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.87 PLN (1.82 USD) in El Salvador and 4.72 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United States.

6.87 PLN
4.72 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.4 PLN (1.96 USD) in El Salvador and 14.72 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in El Salvador.

7.40 PLN
14.72 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 8.72 PLN (2.31 USD) in El Salvador and 20.11 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in El Salvador.

8.72 PLN
20.11 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.83 PLN (2.34 USD) in El Salvador and 16.07 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in El Salvador.

8.83 PLN
16.07 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.57 PLN (1.21 USD) in El Salvador and 31.02 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in El Salvador.

4.57 PLN
31.02 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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33.88 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 8.98 PLN (2.38 USD) in El Salvador and 23.58 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in El Salvador.

8.98 PLN
23.58 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.47 PLN (0.92 USD) in El Salvador and 9.43 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in El Salvador.

3.47 PLN
9.43 PLN

Restaurant

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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 10.15 PLN (2.69 USD) in El Salvador and 19.7 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in El Salvador.

10.15 PLN
19.70 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.83 PLN (0.75 USD) in El Salvador and 10.57 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in El Salvador.

2.83 PLN
10.57 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.66 PLN (1.5 USD) in El Salvador and 30.19 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in El Salvador.

5.66 PLN
30.19 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.32 PLN (3 USD) in El Salvador and 37.73 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in El Salvador.

11.32 PLN
37.73 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 24.53 PLN (6.5 USD) in El Salvador and 45.28 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in El Salvador.

24.53 PLN
45.28 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 103.54 PLN (27.44 USD) in El Salvador and 377.32 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in El Salvador.

103.54 PLN
377.32 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.3 PLN (7.5 USD) in El Salvador and 94.33 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in El Salvador.

28.30 PLN
94.33 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.64 PLN (0.7 USD) in El Salvador and 8.3 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in El Salvador.

2.64 PLN
8.30 PLN

Fuel

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El Salvador vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1 times more for fuel in El Salvador than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.38 PLN (0.89 USD) in El Salvador and 3.57 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in El Salvador.

3.38 PLN
3.57 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.66 PLN (0.97 USD) in El Salvador and 3.46 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in the United States.

3.66 PLN
3.46 PLN

Transportation

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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 94.33 PLN (25 USD) in El Salvador and 486.75 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in El Salvador.

94.33 PLN
486.75 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.13 PLN (0.3 USD) in El Salvador and 10.38 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in El Salvador.

1.13 PLN
10.38 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 37.73 PLN (10 USD) in El Salvador and 113.2 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in El Salvador.

37.73 PLN
113.20 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 11.51 PLN (3.05 USD) in El Salvador and 7.02 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39% lower in the United States.

11.51 PLN
7.02 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.87 PLN (5 USD) in El Salvador and 16.98 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10% lower in the United States.

18.87 PLN
16.98 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 18.87 PLN (5 USD) in El Salvador and 67.92 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in El Salvador.

18.87 PLN
67.92 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 104.22 PLN (27.62 USD) in El Salvador and 370.76 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in El Salvador.

104.22 PLN
370.76 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 82.56 PLN (21.88 USD) in El Salvador and 143.38 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in El Salvador.

82.56 PLN
143.38 PLN

Flats for rent

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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 2170 PLN (575 USD) in El Salvador and 14340 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in El Salvador.

2 170 PLN
14 340 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 1589 PLN (421.15 USD) in El Salvador and 8981 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in El Salvador.

1 589 PLN
8 981 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 3429 PLN (908.82 USD) in El Salvador and 26768 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in El Salvador.

3 429 PLN
26 768 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 2453 PLN (650.04 USD) in El Salvador and 15498 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in El Salvador.

2 453 PLN
15 498 PLN

Flats for sale

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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 5022 PLN (1331 USD) in El Salvador and 53874 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in El Salvador.

5 022 PLN
53 874 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 3358 PLN (890 USD) in El Salvador and 34997 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in El Salvador.

3 358 PLN
34 997 PLN

Salary

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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 1517 PLN (401.92 USD) in El Salvador and 22628 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 93.3% lower in El Salvador.

1 517 PLN
22 628 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
391 PLN

Two stars

348 PLN
552 PLN

Three stars

529 PLN
736 PLN

Four stars

588 PLN
952 PLN

Five stars

616 PLN
2 268 PLN

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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