Cost of Living Comparison Between El Salvador and United States Reverse

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Cost of Living in United States is 68.6% higher than in El Salvador (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 83.0% higher than in El Salvador
Rent Prices in United States are 125.5% higher than in El Salvador
Restaurant Prices in United States are 103.1% higher than in El Salvador
Groceries Prices in United States are 68.2% higher than in El Salvador
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 438.1% higher than in El Salvador
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Restaurants
 El Salvador Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 7.00 $ 20.00 $      +185.7 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 43.50 $ 75.00 $      +72.4 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 7.00 $ 12.00 $      +71.4 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 2.00 $ 6.00 $      +200.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.50 $ 7.85 $      +124.3 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 3.21 $ 5.39 $      +67.6 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.16 $ 2.66 $      +128.3 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.92 $ 2.13 $      +130.8 %
Markets
 El Salvador Edit United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.77 $ 1.06 $      -40.0 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.04 $ 3.30 $      +61.7 %
White Rice (1 lb) 0.69 $ 2.09 $      +201.1 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 2.53 $ 4.37 $      +72.3 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 3.21 $ 5.91 $      +83.9 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 2.64 $ 5.58 $      +111.0 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 3.99 $ 7.65 $      +91.6 %
Apples (1 lb) 1.67 $ 2.38 $      +42.1 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.86 $ 0.76 $      -11.6 %
Oranges (1 lb) 1.39 $ 2.02 $      +45.6 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.21 $ 2.22 $      +83.3 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.14 $ 1.32 $      +15.6 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.02 $ 1.39 $      +37.2 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 0.92 $ 2.23 $      +142.8 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.01 $ 2.28 $      +124.8 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 10.89 $ 15.00 $      +37.7 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.05 $ 2.06 $      +0.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.63 $ 3.65 $      +38.6 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 4.00 $ 10.40 $      +160.0 %
Transportation
 El Salvador Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.35 $ 2.50 $      +614.3 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 31.25 $ 65.00 $      +108.0 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 6.50 $ 3.50 $      -46.2 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 4.83 $ 2.99 $      -38.0 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 20.00 $ 30.00 $      +50.0 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.02 $ 0.89 $      -12.8 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 25,000.00 $ 35,419.00 $      +41.7 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 27,954.29 $ 25,935.59 $      -7.2 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 El Salvador Edit United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 103.48 $ 213.20 $      +106.0 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 22.67 $ 61.28 $      +170.3 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 41.00 $ 73.09 $      +78.3 %
Sports And Leisure
 El Salvador Edit United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 31.31 $ 45.41 $      +45.0 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 18.65 $ 23.02 $      +23.4 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 5.00 $ 15.00 $      +200.0 %
Childcare
 El Salvador Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 166.90 $ 1,465.29 $      +777.9 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 4,421.43 $ 25,241.13 $      +470.9 %
Clothing And Shoes
 El Salvador Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 61.78 $ 53.02 $      -14.2 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 47.50 $ 43.11 $      -9.2 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 117.86 $ 91.84 $      -22.1 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 105.00 $ 114.97 $      +9.5 %
Rent Per Month
 El Salvador Edit United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 739.24 $ 1,668.65 $      +125.7 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 650.16 $ 1,357.81 $      +108.8 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,260.00 $ 2,691.69 $      +113.6 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 876.71 $ 2,231.96 $      +154.6 %
Buy Apartment Price
 El Salvador Edit United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 251.47 $ 316.11 $      +25.7 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 145.88 $ 247.68 $      +69.8 %
Salaries And Financing
 El Salvador Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 438.54 $ 4,319.33 $      +884.9 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 8.48 6.26      -26.1 %
Last update: 1 March 202615 April 2026
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