Santa Tecla at a glance
- 99.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at unit level.
- PM2.5 averages 12.8 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5.
Green is the better side of each figure. Every line is computed from the tables below.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget. The middle column is the median across the 4 El Salvador cities we track, so every row says whether Santa Tecla is the cheap side of its own market or the dear one. Green is the better side of each row.
| Rent, 1-bed outside centremonthly, USD | $575 | $538 | $36 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed city centremonthly, USD | $775 | $736 | $40 |
| Groceriesmonthly, one person | $135 | $153 | $18 |
| Dining outmonthly, one person | $170 | $170 | same |
| Utilitiesmonthly: power, water, heating, internet | $172 | $172 | same |
| Average net salarymonthly, after tax; average, not median | $408 | $399 | $9 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centremonthly, USD | $900 | $864 | $36 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centremonthly, USD | $1,200 | $1,100 | $100 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Santa Tecla, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these. Cheaper side of each row in green.
Eating out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.00 | $7.00 | same |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $43.50 | $43.50 | same |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.00 | $7.00 | same |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.59 | $3.60 | $0.02 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.00 | $2.00 | same |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.50 | $3.50 | same |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.10 | $1.10 | same |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.83 | $0.83 | same |
Groceries
| Milk, 1 L | $1.71 | $1.82 | $0.11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White bread, 500 g | $2.20 | $2.85 | 1.30× as much |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.41 | $1.41 | same |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.32 | $3.08 | 1.33× as much |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.71 | $7.71 | same |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.51 | $6.97 | 1.26× as much |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.25 | $4.67 | 1.44× as much |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.50 | $1.50 | same |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.97 | $2.97 | same |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.40 | $2.40 | same |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.49 | $2.49 | same |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.95 | $0.95 | same |
Transport & bills
| Taxi start | $6.00 | $6.00 | same |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi, 1 km | $3.00 | $3.00 | same |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.19 | $1.19 | same |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $129.92 | $129.92 | same |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $42.50 | $42.50 | same |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $21.25 | $21.25 | same |
Leisure
| Gym, monthly | $25.00 | $30.18 | $5.18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinema, one seat | $5.00 | $5.00 | same |
Dating-age sex ratio
Santa Tecla has 99.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the 2nd-highest of 7 El Salvador cities we track. El Salvador's national figure is 100.2, so Santa Tecla runs 1 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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Photo: Cesar Lainez, CC BY-SA 3.0.
