Mexico & Central America
Cost of living in El Salvador
41%of US price level
Is El Salvador expensive?
Prices in El Salvador are about 41% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is San Salvador, at about $1,300–2,000 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in El Salvador, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Salvador | $1,300–2,000 | $450–900 | $3–6 | 43/100 |
| El Tunco | $1,500–2,300 | $600–1,200 | $4–7 | 39/100 |
| El Zonte | $1,500–2,300 | $500–1,000 | $4–7 | 39/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- GOV.UK foreign travel advice: El Salvador
- Government of Canada travel advice: El Salvador
- Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería
- Speedtest Global Index: El Salvador
- World Bank open data
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