San Miguel ranks 2nd of 3 priced cities in El Salvador on cost — $953 a month in essentials, 38% above Santa Ana, the cheapest. The average net salary of $390 covers that 0.4×. 91.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at unit level. PM2.5 averages 12.7 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Nov averages 27°C, Apr 31°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $502 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $696 |
| Groceries | $153 |
| Dining out | $98 |
| Utilities | $172 |
| Local transport | $28 |
| Essentials / mo | $953 |
| Avg net salary | $390 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $827 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $975 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in San Miguel, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $25.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.70 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.00 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.50 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.75 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.61 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.82 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.85 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.41 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.08 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.71 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.97 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.67 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.50 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.97 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.40 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.49 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.95 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.35 |
| Monthly transit pass | $27.50 |
| Taxi start | $6.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $3.00 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.19 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $129.92 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $42.50 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $21.25 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $28.75 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
San Miguel has 91.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the 4th-highest of 7 El Salvador cities we track. El Salvador's national figure is 100.2, so San Miguel runs 9 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.7°C | 31°C | 55% | 23% | 1 mm |
| Feb | 29.5°C | 31.6°C | 51% | 17% | 1 mm |
| Mar | 30.7°C | 33.6°C | 52% | 31% | 8 mm |
| Apr | 30.9°C | 35.2°C | 60% | 48% | 48 mm |
| May | 29.7°C | 35.5°C | 74% | 74% | 224 mm |
| Jun | 28.3°C | 34.3°C | 81% | 83% | 340 mm |
| Jul | 29.4°C | 34.9°C | 73% | 70% | 146 mm |
| Aug | 28.8°C | 34.8°C | 78% | 75% | 271 mm |
| Sep | 28°C | 34.2°C | 83% | 81% | 328 mm |
| Oct | 27.5°C | 33.7°C | 85% | 79% | 317 mm |
| Nov | 27.4°C | 32.6°C | 79% | 55% | 119 mm |
| Dec | 27.9°C | 31.2°C | 64% | 27% | 9 mm |
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