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:
- $ 64 for 2 ppl.
- $ 12 per person
- $ 1.3 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1240*
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 115 for 2 ppl.
- $ 21 per person
- $ 19 per person
- $ 5 per person
Total budget:
$ 2845*
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 122 for 2 ppl.
- $ 30 per person
- $ 49 per person
- $ 11 per person
Total budget:
$ 4181*
* 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 | 9% 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 | 5% more | Travel budget and cost of living in San Salvador |
San Miguel | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in San Miguel |
Local prices in El Salvador by expense type
El Salvador: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.5 to $ 16)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 13 to $ 31)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 6 to $ 7.9)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 3)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.7 to $ 3)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 5)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 1)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
El Salvador: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 37 to $ 234)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 43 to $ 254)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 53 to $ 320)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 57 to $ 406)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 43 to $ 415)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 46 to $ 364)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 44 to $ 345)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 47 to $ 366)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 37 to $ 220)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 57 to $ 451)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
El Salvador: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)
91% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 3)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.8 to $ 3.8)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.5 to $ 7.7)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.7 to $ 4.2)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 3.8)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
El Salvador: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 1)
86% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.5 to $ 5)
73% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3 to $ 7)
44% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 52 to $ 137)
44% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
El Salvador: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5 to $ 6)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 16 to $ 26)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
El Salvador: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.3 to $ 4.5)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 26 to $ 76)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 31 to $ 81)
1% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![Los Angeles → San Salvador](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/san-salvador_278.jpg)
(fair price: $ 304)
![Montreal → San Salvador](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/san-salvador_278.jpg)
(fair price: $ 446)
![New York City → San Salvador](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/san-salvador_278.jpg)
(fair price: $ 306)
![Toronto → San Salvador](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/san-salvador_278.jpg)
(fair price: $ 452)
![London → San Salvador](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/san-salvador_278.jpg)
(fair price: $ 682)
![Atlanta → San Salvador](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/san-salvador_278.jpg)
(fair price: $ 310)
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 21-07-2024.
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