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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

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United States vs. El Salvador - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.27 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in El Salvador.

Apples (1kg)

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

7.41 USD
3.36 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 USD in the United States and 1.87 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in El Salvador.

2.52 USD
1.87 USD

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

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

19.94 USD
9.61 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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

18.00 USD
12.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

16.08 USD
5.74 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

19.00 USD
4.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

3.34 USD
1.74 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

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

7.19 USD
2.62 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.81 USD in the United States and 2.44 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 36% lower in El Salvador.

3.81 USD
2.44 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.99 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

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

2.94 USD
0.99 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

5.01 USD
2.00 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

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

17.16 USD
7.40 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.59 USD
1.90 USD

Onion (1kg)

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

4.01 USD
2.18 USD

Oranges (1kg)

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

5.72 USD
2.55 USD

Potato (1kg)

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

3.74 USD
2.38 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

8.27 USD
1.57 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.98 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

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

6.37 USD
2.71 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.49 USD
1.11 USD

Restaurant

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

5.86 USD
3.38 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

3.30 USD
1.12 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

8.00 USD
2.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

12.00 USD
3.12 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

12.00 USD
7.00 USD

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

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

140.00 USD
30.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

26.00 USD
7.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.55 USD
0.86 USD

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.99 USD in the United States and 0.89 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in El Salvador.

0.99 USD
0.89 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.93 USD in the United States and 1.04 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in the United States.

0.93 USD
1.04 USD

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

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

132.00 USD
26.25 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.90 USD
0.35 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

42.00 USD
15.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.17 USD in the United States and 3 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in the United States.

2.17 USD
3.00 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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

4.99 USD
6.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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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 20 USD in the United States and 5 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 75% lower in El Salvador.

20.00 USD
5.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

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

157.77 USD
30.65 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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

65.00 USD
19.22 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. El Salvador - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.09 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 4058 USD in the United States and 686.63 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in El Salvador.

4 058 USD
686.63 USD

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 2543 USD in the United States and 644.34 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in El Salvador.

2 543 USD
644.34 USD

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 8221 USD in the United States and 1101 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in El Salvador.

8 221 USD
1 101 USD

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 5227 USD in the United States and 859.77 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in El Salvador.

5 227 USD
859.77 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. El Salvador - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.76 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 17355 USD in the United States and 2356 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in El Salvador.

17 355 USD
2 356 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12176 USD in the United States and 1451 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in El Salvador.

12 176 USD
1 451 USD

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5145 USD in the United States and 492.69 USD in El Salvador. The average salary is 90.4% lower in El Salvador.

5 145 USD
492.69 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
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Two stars

146 USD
92.2 USD

Three stars

195 USD
140 USD

Four stars

252 USD
156 USD

Five stars

601 USD
163 USD

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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