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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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

EURUSD

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.41 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.92 EUR (3.15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 46% lower in El Salvador.

5.41 EUR
2.92 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.22 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.8 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in El Salvador.

2.22 EUR
1.67 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.46 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 9.64 EUR (10.4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in El Salvador.

19.46 EUR
9.64 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.68 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8.34 EUR (9 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 50% lower in El Salvador.

16.68 EUR
8.34 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.15 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 4.7 EUR (5.07 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in El Salvador.

16.15 EUR
4.70 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.83 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 3.71 EUR (4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 75% lower in El Salvador.

14.83 EUR
3.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.98 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.38 EUR (1.49 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in El Salvador.

2.98 EUR
1.38 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.39 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.14 EUR (2.31 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in El Salvador.

4.39 EUR
2.14 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.64 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.95 EUR (2.1 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in El Salvador.

3.64 EUR
1.95 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

23.16 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.63 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (0.97 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in El Salvador.

2.63 EUR
0.90 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.96 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.56 EUR (1.68 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in El Salvador.

3.96 EUR
1.56 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.49 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 5.99 EUR (6.46 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in El Salvador.

15.49 EUR
5.99 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.69 EUR (1.82 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in the United States.

1.16 EUR
1.69 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.61 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (1.96 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in El Salvador.

3.61 EUR
1.82 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.94 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.14 EUR (2.31 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in El Salvador.

4.94 EUR
2.14 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.95 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 2.17 EUR (2.34 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in El Salvador.

3.95 EUR
2.17 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.62 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.12 EUR (1.21 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in El Salvador.

7.62 EUR
1.12 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.32 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.79 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.21 EUR (2.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in El Salvador.

5.79 EUR
2.21 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.32 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in El Salvador.

2.32 EUR
0.85 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.84 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.49 EUR (2.69 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in El Salvador.

4.84 EUR
2.49 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.6 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.7 EUR (0.75 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in El Salvador.

2.60 EUR
0.70 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.42 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.39 EUR (1.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in El Salvador.

7.42 EUR
1.39 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.27 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 2.78 EUR (3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 70% lower in El Salvador.

9.27 EUR
2.78 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.12 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.02 EUR (6.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in El Salvador.

11.12 EUR
6.02 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.69 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 25.43 EUR (27.44 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in El Salvador.

92.69 EUR
25.43 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.17 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 6.95 EUR (7.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 70% lower in El Salvador.

23.17 EUR
6.95 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.04 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.65 EUR (0.7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in El Salvador.

2.04 EUR
0.65 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.83 EUR (0.89 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in El Salvador.

0.88 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (0.97 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
0.90 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 119.57 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 23.17 EUR (25 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in El Salvador.

119.57 EUR
23.17 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.55 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.28 EUR (0.3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 89% lower in El Salvador.

2.55 EUR
0.28 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.81 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 9.27 EUR (10 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in El Salvador.

27.81 EUR
9.27 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.83 EUR (3.05 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in the United States.

1.72 EUR
2.83 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.17 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 4.63 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in the United States.

4.17 EUR
4.63 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

United States 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 16.68 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 4.63 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in El Salvador.

16.68 EUR
4.63 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.08 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 25.6 EUR (27.62 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in El Salvador.

91.08 EUR
25.60 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.22 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 20.28 EUR (21.88 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in El Salvador.

35.22 EUR
20.28 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. El Salvador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.8 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3523 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 532.96 EUR (575 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in El Salvador.

3 523 EUR
532.96 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 2206 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 390.36 EUR (421.15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in El Salvador.

2 206 EUR
390.36 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 6575 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 842.37 EUR (908.82 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in El Salvador.

6 575 EUR
842.37 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 3807 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 602.51 EUR (650.04 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in El Salvador.

3 807 EUR
602.51 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. El Salvador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.6 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 13234 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1234 EUR (1331 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in El Salvador.

13 234 EUR
1 234 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 8597 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 824.92 EUR (890 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in El Salvador.

8 597 EUR
824.92 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5558 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 372.53 EUR (401.92 USD) in El Salvador. The average salary is 93.3% lower in El Salvador.

5 558 EUR
372.53 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

96.2 EUR
-

Two stars

136 EUR
85.5 EUR

Three stars

181 EUR
130 EUR

Four stars

234 EUR
144 EUR

Five stars

557 EUR
151 EUR

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

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