Santa Ana is the most expensive of El Salvador's 2 priced cities — $3,169 a month in essentials, 143% above San Salvador at $1,303. The average net salary of $3,116 covers that 1.0×. 89.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at unit level. PM2.5 averages 12.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 24°C, Apr 27°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 | $2,000 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $2,667 |
| Groceries | $291 |
| Dining out | $525 |
| Utilities | $285 |
| Local transport | $68 |
| Essentials / mo | $3,169 |
| Avg net salary | $3,116 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $3,200 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $3,250 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Santa Ana, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $25.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $100.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $15.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $5.88 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $8.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $8.85 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.75 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.75 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.17 |
| White bread, 500 g | $4.13 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $6.58 |
| Eggs, 12 | $5.00 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.45 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $16.83 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $6.26 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.75 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $6.53 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $3.59 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $3.55 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.25 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.00 |
| Monthly transit pass | $68.50 |
| Taxi start | $2.90 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.49 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.47 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $214.96 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $70.00 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $71.25 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $57.00 |
| Cinema, one seat | $13.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Santa Ana has 89.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the 5th-highest of 7 El Salvador cities we track. El Salvador's national figure is 100.2, so Santa Ana runs 10 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 | 24.2°C | 24.9°C | 63% | 26% | 1 mm |
| Feb | 24.9°C | 25.8°C | 60% | 20% | 1 mm |
| Mar | 26.3°C | 27.8°C | 59% | 32% | 6 mm |
| Apr | 27.2°C | 29.8°C | 62% | 47% | 28 mm |
| May | 26.9°C | 30.6°C | 70% | 75% | 134 mm |
| Jun | 25.6°C | 29.4°C | 77% | 85% | 236 mm |
| Jul | 26.7°C | 29.7°C | 67% | 74% | 76 mm |
| Aug | 26.6°C | 29.9°C | 69% | 77% | 110 mm |
| Sep | 25.7°C | 29.5°C | 76% | 82% | 199 mm |
| Oct | 25.3°C | 28.7°C | 75% | 78% | 155 mm |
| Nov | 25°C | 27°C | 69% | 54% | 50 mm |
| Dec | 24.5°C | 25.7°C | 64% | 32% | 5 mm |
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