Cost of living
Cuscatlan compared to Santa Elena (El Salvador)
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Overview comparison
CuscatlanSanta Elena (El Salvador)
Consumer prices in Santa Elena (El Salvador) are roughly 5% higher than in Cuscatlan.
Cost of living
| Item | Cuscatlan | Santa Elena (El Salvador) |
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| Total with rent one person | 987 | 1,401 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,216 | 3,123 |
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| Without rent one person | 471 | 587 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,761 | 1,306 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 539.44 | 737.98 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,071.36 | 1,211.91 |
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| Food person | 314 | 323 |
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| Food family | 1,012 | 1,122 |
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| Transport person | 102.78 | 56.77 |
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| Transport family | 214.24 | 161.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.25 years | 66.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Cuscatlan | Santa Elena (El Salvador) |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.33 | 12.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.99 | 30.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.28 | 9.04 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 | 1.71 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.29 | 3.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.84 | 1.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Cuscatlan | Santa Elena (El Salvador) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 587.43 | 721.49 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 488.55 | 620.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,057.64 | 1,042.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 765.52 | 803.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 76.57 | 59.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.95 | 111.52 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.56 | 50.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | Cuscatlan | Santa Elena (El Salvador) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.46 | 12.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,084 | 2,028 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,451 | 1,299 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.37 | 0.35 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.39% | 27.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27.05 | 25.75 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 0.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Cuscatlan | Santa Elena (El Salvador) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.45 | 2.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.88 | 2.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.16 | 2.65 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.65 | 6.72 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.37 | 6.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.26 | 9.27 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.49 | 1.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.62 |
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Other
| Item | Cuscatlan | Santa Elena (El Salvador) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.97 | 25.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.42 | 5.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 37.41 | 39.48 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.26 | 7.79 |
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| Brand Jeans | 80.16 | 65.57 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 104.06 | 107.91 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 142.09 | 139.46 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,249 | 5,260 |
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