El Salvador vs El Salvador · 16 km apart
El Salvador
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El Salvador
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Cheaper overall| Expense | San Salvador | Colón | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.24 | $4.80 | Colón |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.96 | $19.20 | Colón |
| Cappuccino | $1.87 | $1.44 | Colón |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $141 | $109 | Colón |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.88 | $17.60 | Colón |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $60.32 | $46.40 | Colón |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.47 | $13.44 | Colón |
| Fitness club membership | $17.47 | $13.44 | Colón |
| Cinema ticket | $4.58 | $3.52 | Colón |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $271 | $196 | Colón |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $189 | $136 | Colón |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $566 | $408 | Colón |
| Total single-person budget | $605 | $456 | Colón |
| Average net salary | $585 | $450 |
Colón is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in San Salvador runs about $605 versus $456 in Colón — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Colón 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 San Salvador · Full cost of living in Colón