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| Expense | Santa Tecla | Soyapango | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.80 | $4.80 | Santa Tecla |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $19.20 | $19.20 | Santa Tecla |
| Cappuccino | $1.44 | $1.44 | Santa Tecla |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $109 | $109 | Santa Tecla |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.60 | $17.60 | Santa Tecla |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $46.40 | $46.40 | Santa Tecla |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.44 | $13.44 | Santa Tecla |
| Fitness club membership | $13.44 | $13.44 | Santa Tecla |
| Cinema ticket | $3.52 | $3.52 | Santa Tecla |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $196 | $196 | Santa Tecla |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $136 | $136 | Santa Tecla |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $408 | $408 | Santa Tecla |
| Total single-person budget | $456 | $456 | Santa Tecla |
| Average net salary | $450 | $450 |
Santa Tecla is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Santa Tecla runs about $456 versus $456 in Soyapango — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Santa Tecla 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 Santa Tecla · Full cost of living in Soyapango