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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

PLNUSDEUR

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 21.62 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 11.66 PLN (3.15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in El Salvador.

21.62 PLN
11.66 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.85 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 6.66 PLN (1.8 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in El Salvador.

8.85 PLN
6.66 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 77.7 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 38.5 PLN (10.4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in El Salvador.

77.70 PLN
38.50 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 66.63 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 33.31 PLN (9 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 50% lower in El Salvador.

66.63 PLN
33.31 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 64.48 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 18.77 PLN (5.07 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in El Salvador.

64.48 PLN
18.77 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 59.23 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 14.81 PLN (4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 75% lower in El Salvador.

59.23 PLN
14.81 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.88 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 5.52 PLN (1.49 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in El Salvador.

11.88 PLN
5.52 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.55 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 8.55 PLN (2.31 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in El Salvador.

17.55 PLN
8.55 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.55 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 7.77 PLN (2.1 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in El Salvador.

14.55 PLN
7.77 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

92.50 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.51 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 3.59 PLN (0.97 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in El Salvador.

10.51 PLN
3.59 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 15.81 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 6.22 PLN (1.68 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in El Salvador.

15.81 PLN
6.22 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.85 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 23.91 PLN (6.46 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in El Salvador.

61.85 PLN
23.91 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.63 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 6.74 PLN (1.82 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United States.

4.63 PLN
6.74 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.44 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 7.26 PLN (1.96 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in El Salvador.

14.44 PLN
7.26 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 19.73 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 8.55 PLN (2.31 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in El Salvador.

19.73 PLN
8.55 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 15.77 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 8.66 PLN (2.34 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in El Salvador.

15.77 PLN
8.66 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.43 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 4.48 PLN (1.21 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in El Salvador.

30.43 PLN
4.48 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

33.24 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.13 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 8.81 PLN (2.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in El Salvador.

23.13 PLN
8.81 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.25 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 3.41 PLN (0.92 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in El Salvador.

9.25 PLN
3.41 PLN

Restaurant

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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 19.32 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 9.96 PLN (2.69 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in El Salvador.

19.32 PLN
9.96 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.36 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.78 PLN (0.75 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in El Salvador.

10.36 PLN
2.78 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.61 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 5.55 PLN (1.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in El Salvador.

29.61 PLN
5.55 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 37.02 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 11.1 PLN (3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 70% lower in El Salvador.

37.02 PLN
11.10 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 44.42 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 24.06 PLN (6.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in El Salvador.

44.42 PLN
24.06 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 370.16 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 101.57 PLN (27.44 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in El Salvador.

370.16 PLN
101.57 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 92.54 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 27.76 PLN (7.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 70% lower in El Salvador.

92.54 PLN
27.76 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.14 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 2.59 PLN (0.7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in El Salvador.

8.14 PLN
2.59 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEUR

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.51 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 3.31 PLN (0.89 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in El Salvador.

3.51 PLN
3.31 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.4 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 3.59 PLN (0.97 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in the United States.

3.40 PLN
3.59 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEUR

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 477.5 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 92.54 PLN (25 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in El Salvador.

477.50 PLN
92.54 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.18 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.11 PLN (0.3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in El Salvador.

10.18 PLN
1.11 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 111.05 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 37.02 PLN (10 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in El Salvador.

111.05 PLN
37.02 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.88 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 11.29 PLN (3.05 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in the United States.

6.88 PLN
11.29 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.66 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 18.51 PLN (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 10% lower in the United States.

16.66 PLN
18.51 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEUR

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 66.63 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 18.51 PLN (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in El Salvador.

66.63 PLN
18.51 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 363.72 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 102.24 PLN (27.62 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in El Salvador.

363.72 PLN
102.24 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 140.66 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 80.99 PLN (21.88 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in El Salvador.

140.66 PLN
80.99 PLN

Flats for rent

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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 14068 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 2128 PLN (575 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in El Salvador.

14 068 PLN
2 128 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 8810 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1559 PLN (421.15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in El Salvador.

8 810 PLN
1 559 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 26259 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 3364 PLN (908.82 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in El Salvador.

26 259 PLN
3 364 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 15204 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 2406 PLN (650.04 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in El Salvador.

15 204 PLN
2 406 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEUR

United States vs. El Salvador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.61 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 52851 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 4927 PLN (1331 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in El Salvador.

52 851 PLN
4 927 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 34333 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 3294 PLN (890 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in El Salvador.

34 333 PLN
3 294 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEUR

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 22198 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1488 PLN (401.92 USD) in El Salvador. The average salary is 93.3% lower in El Salvador.

22 198 PLN
1 488 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEUR

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

One star

384 PLN
-

Two stars

541 PLN
341 PLN

Three stars

722 PLN
519 PLN

Four stars

934 PLN
577 PLN

Five stars

2 225 PLN
604 PLN

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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