El Salvador vs El Salvador · 10 km apart
El Salvador
single / month
Cheaper overallEl Salvador
single / month
| Expense | Nuevo Cuscatlán | San Salvador | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.32 | $6.24 | Nuevo Cuscatlán |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.28 | $24.96 | Nuevo Cuscatlán |
| Cappuccino | $1.30 | $1.87 | Nuevo Cuscatlán |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $97.92 | $141 | Nuevo Cuscatlán |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.84 | $22.88 | Nuevo Cuscatlán |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $41.76 | $60.32 | Nuevo Cuscatlán |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.10 | $17.47 | Nuevo Cuscatlán |
| Fitness club membership | $12.10 | $17.47 | Nuevo Cuscatlán |
| Cinema ticket | $3.17 | $4.58 | Nuevo Cuscatlán |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $171 | $271 | Nuevo Cuscatlán |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $119 | $189 | Nuevo Cuscatlán |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $358 | $566 | Nuevo Cuscatlán |
| Total single-person budget | $407 | $605 | Nuevo Cuscatlán |
| Average net salary | $405 | $585 |
Nuevo Cuscatlán is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Nuevo Cuscatlán runs about $407 versus $605 in San Salvador — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Nuevo Cuscatlán leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Nuevo Cuscatlán · Full cost of living in San Salvador