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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 6.48 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.94 EUR (3.36 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in El Salvador.

6.48 EUR
2.94 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.2 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.64 EUR (1.87 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in El Salvador.

2.20 EUR
1.64 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.44 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 8.41 EUR (9.61 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in El Salvador.

17.44 EUR
8.41 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.75 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.5 EUR (12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in El Salvador.

15.75 EUR
10.50 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.07 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 5.02 EUR (5.74 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in El Salvador.

14.07 EUR
5.02 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.62 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 3.5 EUR (4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in El Salvador.

16.62 EUR
3.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.92 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.74 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in El Salvador.

2.92 EUR
1.52 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.29 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.29 EUR (2.62 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in El Salvador.

6.29 EUR
2.29 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.33 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.13 EUR (2.44 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 36% lower in El Salvador.

3.33 EUR
2.13 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.86 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.57 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in El Salvador.

2.57 EUR
0.87 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.38 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 60% lower in El Salvador.

4.38 EUR
1.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.01 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 6.47 EUR (7.4 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in El Salvador.

15.01 EUR
6.47 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.66 EUR (1.9 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in the United States.

1.39 EUR
1.66 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.51 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.91 EUR (2.18 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in El Salvador.

3.51 EUR
1.91 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.23 EUR (2.55 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in El Salvador.

5.00 EUR
2.23 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.27 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.08 EUR (2.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in El Salvador.

3.27 EUR
2.08 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.24 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.57 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in El Salvador.

7.24 EUR
1.37 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.86 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.57 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.71 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in El Salvador.

5.57 EUR
2.37 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.11 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in El Salvador.

2.18 EUR
0.97 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

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 5.13 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.96 EUR (3.38 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in El Salvador.

5.13 EUR
2.96 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.89 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.98 EUR (1.12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in El Salvador.

2.89 EUR
0.98 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 75% lower in El Salvador.

7.00 EUR
1.75 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.5 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.73 EUR (3.12 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 74% lower in El Salvador.

10.50 EUR
2.73 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.5 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.12 EUR (7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in El Salvador.

10.50 EUR
6.12 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 122.48 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 26.25 EUR (30 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in El Salvador.

122.48 EUR
26.25 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.75 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 6.12 EUR (7 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in El Salvador.

22.75 EUR
6.12 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.23 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.86 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in El Salvador.

2.23 EUR
0.75 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.89 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in El Salvador.

0.86 EUR
0.78 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 11% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
0.91 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

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 115.48 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 22.97 EUR (26.25 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in El Salvador.

115.48 EUR
22.97 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.54 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.35 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in El Salvador.

2.54 EUR
0.31 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.74 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 13.12 EUR (15 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in El Salvador.

36.74 EUR
13.12 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.9 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.62 EUR (3 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the United States.

1.90 EUR
2.62 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.37 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 5.69 EUR (6.5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in the United States.

4.37 EUR
5.69 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 17.5 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 4.37 EUR (5 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 75% lower in El Salvador.

17.50 EUR
4.37 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 138.03 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 26.81 EUR (30.65 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in El Salvador.

138.03 EUR
26.81 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.87 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 16.81 EUR (19.22 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in El Salvador.

56.87 EUR
16.81 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

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 3550 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 600.71 EUR (686.63 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in El Salvador.

3 550 EUR
600.71 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 2225 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 563.71 EUR (644.34 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in El Salvador.

2 225 EUR
563.71 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 7193 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 963.08 EUR (1100.83 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in El Salvador.

7 193 EUR
963.08 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 4573 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 752.18 EUR (859.77 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in El Salvador.

4 573 EUR
752.18 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

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 15183 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2061 EUR (2356.36 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in El Salvador.

15 183 EUR
2 061 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 10652 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1269 EUR (1451.03 USD) in El Salvador. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in El Salvador.

10 652 EUR
1 269 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

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 4501 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 431.04 EUR (492.69 USD) in El Salvador. The average salary is 90.4% lower in El Salvador.

4 501 EUR
431.04 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

90.8 EUR
-

Two stars

128 EUR
80.7 EUR

Three stars

171 EUR
123 EUR

Four stars

221 EUR
136 EUR

Five stars

526 EUR
143 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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