Cost of Living in El Salvador
Summary of cost of living in El Salvador:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,516.7, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $694.0, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in El Salvador is, on average, 40.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in El Salvador is, on average, 55.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $7.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $45.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $7.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $2.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.60 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $3.45 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.23 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.90 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.78 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.12 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.70 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.53 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $3.40 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.67 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $4.13 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.67 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.79 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.29 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.22 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.08 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.10 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.93 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.97 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $11.78 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.94 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.67 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $4.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.35 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $31.25 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $6.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $4.83 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $20.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.08 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $25,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $27,954.29 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $103.48 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $22.67 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $41.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $31.31 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $18.65 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $5.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $166.90 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $4,421.43 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $64.04 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $49.29 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $118.12 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $104.29 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $739.24 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $650.16 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,260.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $876.71 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $251.47 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $145.88 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $438.54 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.48 | |
Prices in El Salvador
This country had 334 entries in the past 12 months by 30 different contributors.
Last update: 4 June 2026
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Last update: 4 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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