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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 2.41 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in El Salvador.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 3.15 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in El Salvador.

5.84 USD
3.15 USD

Banana (1kg)

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

2.39 USD
1.80 USD

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

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

20.99 USD
10.40 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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

18.00 USD
9.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

17.42 USD
5.07 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

16.00 USD
4.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.21 USD in the United States and 1.49 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in El Salvador.

3.21 USD
1.49 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

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

4.74 USD
2.31 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

3.93 USD
2.10 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.99 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

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

2.84 USD
0.97 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

4.27 USD
1.68 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

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

16.71 USD
6.46 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.25 USD
1.82 USD

Onion (1kg)

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

3.90 USD
1.96 USD

Oranges (1kg)

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

5.33 USD
2.31 USD

Potato (1kg)

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

4.26 USD
2.34 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

8.22 USD
1.21 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.98 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

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

6.25 USD
2.38 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 USD in the United States and 0.92 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in El Salvador.

2.50 USD
0.92 USD

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 5.22 USD in the United States and 2.69 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in El Salvador.

5.22 USD
2.69 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.80 USD
0.75 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

8.00 USD
1.50 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

10.00 USD
3.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

12.00 USD
6.50 USD

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

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

100.00 USD
27.44 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

25.00 USD
7.50 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.20 USD
0.70 USD

Fuel

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United States vs. El Salvador - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.06 times less for fuel in the United States than in El Salvador.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.09 USD in the United States and 1.04 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in El Salvador.

1.09 USD
1.04 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 USD in the United States and 1.09 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United States.

0.92 USD
1.09 USD

Transportation

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

129.00 USD
25.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.75 USD
0.30 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

30.00 USD
10.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 3.05 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 39% lower in the United States.

1.86 USD
3.05 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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

4.50 USD
5.00 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 18 USD in the United States and 5 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in El Salvador.

18.00 USD
5.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

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

98.26 USD
27.62 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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

38.00 USD
21.88 USD

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 3800 USD in the United States and 575 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in El Salvador.

3 800 USD
575.00 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 2380 USD in the United States and 421.15 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in El Salvador.

2 380 USD
421.15 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 7094 USD in the United States and 908.82 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in El Salvador.

7 094 USD
908.82 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 4107 USD in the United States and 650.04 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in El Salvador.

4 107 USD
650.04 USD

Flats for sale

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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 14278 USD in the United States and 1331 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in El Salvador.

14 278 USD
1 331 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 9275 USD in the United States and 890 USD in El Salvador. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in El Salvador.

9 275 USD
890.00 USD

Salary

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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 5997 USD in the United States and 401.92 USD in El Salvador. The average salary is 93.3% lower in El Salvador.

5 997 USD
401.92 USD

Hotels

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

One star

110 USD
69.1 USD

Two stars

165 USD
71.3 USD

Three stars

223 USD
154 USD

Four stars

287 USD
139 USD

Five stars

551 USD
160 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3512 hotels • El Salvador: 6 cities, 82 hotels

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