El Salvador
Cost of Living in San Salvador
Monthly Total
$2,148
$37,590
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$885
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$42
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$885
$15,488
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$160
$2,800
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$137
$2,398
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$84
$1,470
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$630
$11,025
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$165
$2,888
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$36
$630
Monthly Total
$2,148
$37,590
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