Restaurant prices in El Salvador

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in El Salvador? What are the prices in affordable pubs in El Salvador? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in El Salvador?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 8 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 7 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 30 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 3 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.97 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in El Salvador, including Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, Burger King or a similar bar, local beer, coffee, or bottle of water


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in El Salvador


What currency is used in El Salvador?

Currency in El Salvador US dollar (USD $).


What are the different prices in the cities in El Salvador? Look here: Prices in cities in El Salvador

Prices: San Miguel   Santa Ana   Antiguo Cuscatlán   Santa Tecla   Sonsonate   Zaragoza   Ahuachapán   Apopa   Armenia   Berlin  


Price cheap restaurant $8 ($2.5 - $11)

cheap restaurant

$8 ($2.5 - $11)
60% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $1.5 ($1 - $3)

local beer

$1.5 ($1 - $3)
75% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $3.4 ($1.5 - $5)

coffee

$3.4 ($1.5 - $5)
34% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.75 ($0.5 - $1)

bottle of water

$0.75 ($0.5 - $1)
64% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $7 ($6 - $7.5)

Burger King or a similar bar

$7 ($6 - $7.5)
35% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.97 ($0.75 - $2)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.97 ($0.75 - $2)
61% is less expensive than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in El Salvador
(The last update: 3 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in El Salvador:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $8
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $30
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $7
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $1.5
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.97
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.75
  8. Cappuccino $3.4
  9. Espresso Coffee $2.3
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.1
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in El Salvador

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2016: $2.5 and 2018: $2.5

El Salvador price changes: Cappuccino 2016-2018
El Salvador price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2016: $30 and 2018: $30

El Salvador price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2016-2018
El Salvador price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2016: $1.6 and 2018: $2.

El Salvador price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2016-2018
El Salvador price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in El Salvador?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2016: $0.66 and 2018: $0.74 in recent years

El Salvador price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2016-2018
El Salvador price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2016: $0.64 and 2018: $0.69

El Salvador price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2016-2018
El Salvador price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com