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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.85 EUR (3.36 USD) in El Salvador and 6.29 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in El Salvador.

2.85 EUR
6.29 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.59 EUR (1.87 USD) in El Salvador and 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in El Salvador.

1.59 EUR
2.14 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.16 EUR (9.61 USD) in El Salvador and 16.93 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in El Salvador.

8.16 EUR
16.93 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in El Salvador and 15.28 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in El Salvador.

10.19 EUR
15.28 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.87 EUR (5.74 USD) in El Salvador and 13.65 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in El Salvador.

4.87 EUR
13.65 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.4 EUR (4 USD) in El Salvador and 16.13 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in El Salvador.

3.40 EUR
16.13 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.48 EUR (1.74 USD) in El Salvador and 2.84 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in El Salvador.

1.48 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.22 EUR (2.62 USD) for 12 eggs in El Salvador and 6.1 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in El Salvador.

2.22 EUR
6.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.07 EUR (2.44 USD) in El Salvador and 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in El Salvador.

2.07 EUR
3.23 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.22 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in El Salvador and 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in El Salvador.

0.84 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.7 EUR (2 USD) in El Salvador and 4.25 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in El Salvador.

1.70 EUR
4.25 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.28 EUR (7.4 USD) in El Salvador and 14.57 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in El Salvador.

6.28 EUR
14.57 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.61 EUR (1.9 USD) in El Salvador and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in the United States.

1.61 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.85 EUR (2.18 USD) in El Salvador and 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in El Salvador.

1.85 EUR
3.40 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in El Salvador and 4.86 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in El Salvador.

2.16 EUR
4.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.02 EUR (2.38 USD) in El Salvador and 3.18 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in El Salvador.

2.02 EUR
3.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.33 EUR (1.57 USD) in El Salvador and 7.02 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in El Salvador.

1.33 EUR
7.02 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
7.62 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.3 EUR (2.71 USD) in El Salvador and 5.41 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in El Salvador.

2.30 EUR
5.41 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in El Salvador and 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in El Salvador.

0.94 EUR
2.11 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

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 2.87 EUR (3.38 USD) in El Salvador and 4.98 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in El Salvador.

2.87 EUR
4.98 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in El Salvador and 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in El Salvador.

0.95 EUR
2.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.7 EUR (2 USD) in El Salvador and 6.79 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in El Salvador.

1.70 EUR
6.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.65 EUR (3.12 USD) in El Salvador and 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in El Salvador.

2.65 EUR
10.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.94 EUR (7 USD) in El Salvador and 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in El Salvador.

5.94 EUR
10.19 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 25.47 EUR (30 USD) in El Salvador and 118.86 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in El Salvador.

25.47 EUR
118.86 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.94 EUR (7 USD) in El Salvador and 22.07 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in El Salvador.

5.94 EUR
22.07 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.86 USD) in El Salvador and 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in El Salvador.

0.73 EUR
2.16 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in El Salvador and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in El Salvador.

0.76 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.88 EUR (1.04 USD) in El Salvador and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in the United States.

0.88 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

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 22.29 EUR (26.25 USD) in El Salvador and 112.07 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in El Salvador.

22.29 EUR
112.07 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.3 EUR (0.35 USD) in El Salvador and 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in El Salvador.

0.30 EUR
2.46 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 12.74 EUR (15 USD) in El Salvador and 35.66 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in El Salvador.

12.74 EUR
35.66 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.55 EUR (3 USD) in El Salvador and 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in the United States.

2.55 EUR
1.84 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.52 EUR (6.5 USD) in El Salvador and 4.24 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in the United States.

5.52 EUR
4.24 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 4.25 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador and 16.98 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in El Salvador.

4.25 EUR
16.98 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 26.02 EUR (30.65 USD) in El Salvador and 133.95 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in El Salvador.

26.02 EUR
133.95 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.32 EUR (19.22 USD) in El Salvador and 55.19 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in El Salvador.

16.32 EUR
55.19 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

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 582.96 EUR (686.63 USD) in El Salvador and 3445 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in El Salvador.

582.96 EUR
3 445 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 547.05 EUR (644.34 USD) in El Salvador and 2159 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in El Salvador.

547.05 EUR
2 159 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 934.62 EUR (1100.83 USD) in El Salvador and 6980 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in El Salvador.

934.62 EUR
6 980 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 729.95 EUR (859.77 USD) in El Salvador and 4438 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in El Salvador.

729.95 EUR
4 438 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

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 2001 EUR (2356.36 USD) in El Salvador and 14735 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in El Salvador.

2 001 EUR
14 735 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 1232 EUR (1451.03 USD) in El Salvador and 10338 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in El Salvador.

1 232 EUR
10 338 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

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 418.3 EUR (492.69 USD) in El Salvador and 4368 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 90.4% lower in El Salvador.

418.30 EUR
4 368 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

-
88.1 EUR

Two stars

78.3 EUR
124 EUR

Three stars

119 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

132 EUR
214 EUR

Five stars

139 EUR
510 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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