Cost of Living in San Salvador, El Salvador
El Salvador · Central America
Monthly budget from $725 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$725
/mo
Standard
$1,420
/mo
Comfort
$3,015
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $400 | $200 | $45 | $80 | $725/mo |
| Standard | $780 | $360 | $90 | $190 | $1,420/mo |
| Comfort | $1,750 | $640 | $185 | $440 | $3,015/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Bitcoin-adopting nation capital with USD economy, surf scene, and improving safety under new leadership
Internet: 42 Mbps
Safety: 3.2/5
Nomad score: 3.4/5