Acajutla travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Acajutla

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Acajutla for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 41 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 929*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 151 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 6 per person

Total budget:

$ 3523*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 216 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 52 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 5902*

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Acajutla compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Acajutla in 2025 is 22% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Acajutla in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Acajutla by expense type

Restaurant budget in Acajutla

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Acajutla is 47% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Acajutla (compared to United States)2222414112126.56.5111122228.18.12.12.1United StatesAcajutlaLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244
Lunch
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 5.4 to $ 17)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 22/person
($ 16 to $ 33)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.1/person
($ 7 to $ 8.6)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.1 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 3.3)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.6/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 5.4)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Acajutla

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Acajutla is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Acajutla (compared to United States)168168247247348348178178255255143143158158295295108108116116United StatesAcajutla2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 62/night
($ 19 to $ 246)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 53 to $ 422)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 158/night
($ 47 to $ 445)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 295/night
($ 259 to $ 542)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 137/night
($ 18 to $ 951)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 108/month
($ 64 to $ 338)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 219/month
($ 78 to $ 551)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 177/month
($ 22 to $ 574)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 116/month
($ 47 to $ 357)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255
Family room
Family room
$ 230/month
($ 65 to $ 810)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Acajutla

On average, the price of supermarket food in Acajutla is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Acajutla (compared to United States)4414145.35.33.23.2336.26.22.92.92.72.7United StatesAcajutlaEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)

90% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 4.1)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.2/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 8.3)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.6)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.1)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Acajutla

On average, the price of transport in Acajutla is 40% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Acajutla (compared to United States)1.91.9113.33.31.21.2United StatesAcajutlaTaxi (per km)Petrol00.20.40.60.811.21.41.61.822.22.42.62.833.23.43.6
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.3/km
($ 3.3 to $ 5.4)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.4
($ 3.3 to $ 7.6)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Acajutla

On average, budget for leisure activities in Acajutla is 61% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6/ticket
($ 5.4 to $ 8.1)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Acajutla

On average, shopping budget in Acajutla is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.3/pack
($ 3.3 to $ 4.8)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 80
($ 76 to $ 82)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 54
($ 50 to $ 60)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → San Salvador
Montreal → San Salvador
Montreal → San Salvador
$ 602
(fair price: $ 504)
Los Angeles → San Salvador
Los Angeles  → San Salvador
Los Angeles  → San Salvador
$ 384
(fair price: $ 303)
New York City → San Salvador
New York City → San Salvador
New York City → San Salvador
$ 406
(fair price: $ 300)
Toronto → San Salvador
Toronto → San Salvador
Toronto → San Salvador
$ 619
(fair price: $ 500)
London → San Salvador
London → San Salvador
London → San Salvador
$ 851
(fair price: $ 747)
Atlanta → San Salvador
Atlanta → San Salvador
Atlanta → San Salvador
$ 532
(fair price: $ 358)



About this information on the cost of living in Acajutla

The information about the cost of living in Acajutla shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Acajutla was updated on 12-11-2024.

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