San Salvador is the cheapest of El Salvador's 2 priced cities — $1,303 a month in essentials, 59% below Santa Ana at $3,169. The average net salary of $380 covers that 0.3×. 87.9 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. Jan averages 24°C, Apr 26°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 | $770 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $899 |
| Groceries | $153 |
| Dining out | $170 |
| Utilities | $172 |
| Local transport | $38 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,303 |
| Avg net salary | $380 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,360 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,810 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in San Salvador, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $43.50 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.62 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.50 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.10 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.83 |
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 | $37.50 |
| 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 | $31.60 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
San Salvador has 87.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the 6th-highest of 7 El Salvador cities we track. El Salvador's national figure is 100.2, so San Salvador runs 12 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 | 24°C | 24.7°C | 59% | 25% | 1 mm |
| Feb | 24.6°C | 25.4°C | 57% | 21% | 1 mm |
| Mar | 25.7°C | 27.2°C | 58% | 33% | 8 mm |
| Apr | 26°C | 28.7°C | 65% | 49% | 61 mm |
| May | 25.6°C | 29.2°C | 74% | 75% | 204 mm |
| Jun | 24.5°C | 28.2°C | 80% | 85% | 317 mm |
| Jul | 25.4°C | 28.7°C | 72% | 74% | 172 mm |
| Aug | 25.2°C | 28.7°C | 74% | 78% | 232 mm |
| Sep | 24.4°C | 28.2°C | 80% | 83% | 302 mm |
| Oct | 24.2°C | 27.6°C | 78% | 79% | 231 mm |
| Nov | 24.2°C | 26.4°C | 70% | 53% | 82 mm |
| Dec | 24.1°C | 25.2°C | 62% | 30% | 8 mm |
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