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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 2.27 times less for grocery shopping in El Salvador than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.15 PLN (3.36 USD) in El Salvador and 26.8 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in El Salvador.

12.15 PLN
26.80 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.76 PLN (1.87 USD) in El Salvador and 9.12 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in El Salvador.

6.76 PLN
9.12 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 34.76 PLN (9.61 USD) in El Salvador and 72.13 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in El Salvador.

34.76 PLN
72.13 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 43.41 PLN (12 USD) in El Salvador and 65.11 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in El Salvador.

43.41 PLN
65.11 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 20.76 PLN (5.74 USD) in El Salvador and 58.17 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in El Salvador.

20.76 PLN
58.17 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.47 PLN (4 USD) in El Salvador and 68.73 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in El Salvador.

14.47 PLN
68.73 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.29 PLN (1.74 USD) in El Salvador and 12.08 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in El Salvador.

6.29 PLN
12.08 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.48 PLN (2.62 USD) for 12 eggs in El Salvador and 26.01 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in El Salvador.

9.48 PLN
26.01 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.83 PLN (2.44 USD) in El Salvador and 13.78 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in El Salvador.

8.83 PLN
13.78 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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90.40 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.58 PLN (0.99 USD) in El Salvador and 10.63 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in El Salvador.

3.58 PLN
10.63 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.23 PLN (2 USD) in El Salvador and 18.12 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in El Salvador.

7.23 PLN
18.12 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 26.77 PLN (7.4 USD) in El Salvador and 62.07 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in El Salvador.

26.77 PLN
62.07 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.87 PLN (1.9 USD) in El Salvador and 5.75 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in the United States.

6.87 PLN
5.75 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.89 PLN (2.18 USD) in El Salvador and 14.51 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in El Salvador.

7.89 PLN
14.51 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.22 PLN (2.55 USD) in El Salvador and 20.69 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in El Salvador.

9.22 PLN
20.69 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.61 PLN (2.38 USD) in El Salvador and 13.53 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in El Salvador.

8.61 PLN
13.53 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.68 PLN (1.57 USD) in El Salvador and 29.92 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in El Salvador.

5.68 PLN
29.92 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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32.48 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 9.8 PLN (2.71 USD) in El Salvador and 23.04 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in El Salvador.

9.80 PLN
23.04 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.02 PLN (1.11 USD) in El Salvador and 9.01 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in El Salvador.

4.02 PLN
9.01 PLN

Restaurant

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El Salvador vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.85 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 12.23 PLN (3.38 USD) in El Salvador and 21.2 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in El Salvador.

12.23 PLN
21.20 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.05 PLN (1.12 USD) in El Salvador and 11.94 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in El Salvador.

4.05 PLN
11.94 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.23 PLN (2 USD) in El Salvador and 28.94 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in El Salvador.

7.23 PLN
28.94 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.29 PLN (3.12 USD) in El Salvador and 43.41 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in El Salvador.

11.29 PLN
43.41 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 25.32 PLN (7 USD) in El Salvador and 43.41 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in El Salvador.

25.32 PLN
43.41 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 108.52 PLN (30 USD) in El Salvador and 506.42 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in El Salvador.

108.52 PLN
506.42 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25.32 PLN (7 USD) in El Salvador and 94.05 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in El Salvador.

25.32 PLN
94.05 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 3.11 PLN (0.86 USD) in El Salvador and 9.22 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in El Salvador.

3.11 PLN
9.22 PLN

Fuel

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El Salvador vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.01 times more for fuel in El Salvador than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.22 PLN (0.89 USD) in El Salvador and 3.56 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in El Salvador.

3.22 PLN
3.56 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.75 PLN (1.04 USD) in El Salvador and 3.36 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in the United States.

3.75 PLN
3.36 PLN

Transportation

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El Salvador vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.6 times less for transportation in El Salvador than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 94.95 PLN (26.25 USD) in El Salvador and 477.49 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in El Salvador.

94.95 PLN
477.49 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.27 PLN (0.35 USD) in El Salvador and 10.49 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in El Salvador.

1.27 PLN
10.49 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 54.26 PLN (15 USD) in El Salvador and 151.93 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in El Salvador.

54.26 PLN
151.93 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 10.85 PLN (3 USD) in El Salvador and 7.85 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in the United States.

10.85 PLN
7.85 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 23.51 PLN (6.5 USD) in El Salvador and 18.05 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in the United States.

23.51 PLN
18.05 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 18.09 PLN (5 USD) in El Salvador and 72.35 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in El Salvador.

18.09 PLN
72.35 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 110.87 PLN (30.65 USD) in El Salvador and 570.7 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in El Salvador.

110.87 PLN
570.70 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 69.52 PLN (19.22 USD) in El Salvador and 235.13 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in El Salvador.

69.52 PLN
235.13 PLN

Flats for rent

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El Salvador vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.09 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 2484 PLN (686.63 USD) in El Salvador and 14678 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in El Salvador.

2 484 PLN
14 678 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 2331 PLN (644.34 USD) in El Salvador and 9199 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in El Salvador.

2 331 PLN
9 199 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 3982 PLN (1100.83 USD) in El Salvador and 29739 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in El Salvador.

3 982 PLN
29 739 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 3110 PLN (859.77 USD) in El Salvador and 18907 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in El Salvador.

3 110 PLN
18 907 PLN

Flats for sale

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El Salvador vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.76 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 8524 PLN (2356.36 USD) in El Salvador and 62779 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in El Salvador.

8 524 PLN
62 779 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 5249 PLN (1451.03 USD) in El Salvador and 44045 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in El Salvador.

5 249 PLN
44 045 PLN

Salary

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El Salvador vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in El Salvador is 10.44 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1782 PLN (492.69 USD) in El Salvador and 18612 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 90.4% lower in El Salvador.

1 782 PLN
18 612 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

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375 PLN

Two stars

334 PLN
529 PLN

Three stars

508 PLN
706 PLN

Four stars

564 PLN
913 PLN

Five stars

590 PLN
2 174 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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