Travel budget and cost of living in El Salvador how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in El Salvador
El Salvador: calculate your travel budget
El Salvador: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in El Salvador for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 66 for 2 ppl.
- $ 12 per person
- $ 1.3 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1275*
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 118 for 2 ppl.
- $ 22 per person
- $ 19 per person
- $ 5 per person
Total budget:
$ 2906*
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 128 for 2 ppl.
- $ 32 per person
- $ 49 per person
- $ 11 per person
Total budget:
$ 4298*
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in El Salvador in 2024
Cost of living: El Salvador VS United States
On average, the cost of living in El Salvador in 2024 is 26% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in El Salvador by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in El Salvador compared to the national average.
| Cities | /El Salvador | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Acajutla | 8% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Acajutla |
| Cojutepeque | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Cojutepeque |
| Chinameca | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Chinameca |
| Intipuca | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Intipuca |
| Chalatenango | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Chalatenango |
| Ahuachapan | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Ahuachapan |
| Mejicanos | 5% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Mejicanos |
| San Salvador | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in San Salvador |
| San Miguel | 4% less | Travel budget and cost of living in San Miguel |
Local prices in El Salvador by expense type
El Salvador: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in El Salvador costs 49% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 8/person
($ 3.2 to $ 16)
($ 3.2 to $ 16)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 13 to $ 31)
($ 13 to $ 31)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38McDonald's meal
$ 7/person
($ 6 to $ 8)
($ 6 to $ 8)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Local beer
$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 3)
($ 1 to $ 3)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6Imported beer
$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3)
($ 1.8 to $ 3)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 5)
($ 1.6 to $ 5)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2)
($ 0.8 to $ 2)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1El Salvador: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in El Salvador costs 45% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 92/night
($ 40 to $ 241)
($ 40 to $ 241)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1822-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 44 to $ 259)
($ 44 to $ 259)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1643-star hotel
$ 135/night
($ 55 to $ 338)
($ 55 to $ 338)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2404-star hotel
$ 132/night
($ 60 to $ 421)
($ 60 to $ 421)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3225-star hotel
$ 123/night
($ 49 to $ 434)
($ 49 to $ 434)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 123/month
($ 46 to $ 395)
($ 46 to $ 395)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173Room with kitchen
$ 131/month
($ 45 to $ 360)
($ 45 to $ 360)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253Hotel with swimming pool
$ 146/month
($ 50 to $ 385)
($ 50 to $ 385)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220Cottage or guest house
$ 84/month
($ 40 to $ 231)
($ 40 to $ 231)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234Family room
$ 176/month
($ 59 to $ 473)
($ 59 to $ 473)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221El Salvador: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in El Salvador costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 3.6)
($ 1.5 to $ 3.6)
89% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1 to $ 3)
($ 1 to $ 3)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 3.9)
($ 1.8 to $ 3.9)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Chicken
$ 5.3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.7)
($ 2.2 to $ 6.7)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.2)
($ 1.8 to $ 4.2)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3Tomatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Potatoes
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 4)
($ 1 to $ 4)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2El Salvador: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in El Salvador is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 1)
($ 0.3 to $ 1)
86% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Taxi (per km)
$ 3/km
($ 3 to $ 5)
($ 3 to $ 5)
77% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5
($ 3 to $ 8)
($ 3 to $ 8)
42% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Car hire
$ 78/24hrs
($ 53 to $ 140)
($ 53 to $ 140)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71El Salvador: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in El Salvador costs 33% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 5/ticket
($ 5 to $ 6)
($ 5 to $ 6)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 22/hr
($ 16 to $ 26)
($ 16 to $ 26)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22El Salvador: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in El Salvador costs 10% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 4/pack
($ 3.8 to $ 4.5)
($ 3.8 to $ 4.5)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10Levi's jeans
$ 66
($ 26 to $ 76)
($ 26 to $ 76)
25% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53Summer dress
$ 47
($ 31 to $ 81)
($ 31 to $ 81)
6% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44Plane ticket budget
Los Angeles → San Salvador
$ 382
(fair price: $ 303)
(fair price: $ 303)
Montreal → San Salvador
$ 551
(fair price: $ 470)
(fair price: $ 470)
New York City → San Salvador
$ 387
(fair price: $ 306)
(fair price: $ 306)
Toronto → San Salvador
$ 577
(fair price: $ 465)
(fair price: $ 465)
London → San Salvador
$ 807
(fair price: $ 702)
(fair price: $ 702)
Atlanta → San Salvador
$ 484
(fair price: $ 320)
(fair price: $ 320)
About the information on the cost of living in El Salvador
The information about the cost of living in El Salvador shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in El Salvador updated on 19-09-2024.
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