El Salvador

Food Prices in El Salvador — October 2026

There is no price index for El Salvador yet — the World Bank ICP dataset does not cover it. Real prices can still be reported and will appear here once reviewed.

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest
  • Milk 1 L
  • Eggs 12 pcs
  • Chicken 1 kg
  • Rice 1 kg
  • Bread 500 g loaf
  • Water 1.5 L bottle
  • Cheese 1 kg
  • Tomatoes 1 kg
  • Potatoes 1 kg
  • Beer 0.5 L bottle
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About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →
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El Salvador — fuel prices SV Updated: 11.10.2026
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Gasolina Regular

$1.27 /L

€1.13 · £0.96/L

43 of 171

cheaper than 75% of countries

Premium

$1.36 /L

€1.21 · £1.02/L

25 of 103

cheaper than 77% of countries

Diésel

$1.28 /L

€1.15 · £0.97/L

42 of 170

cheaper than 76% of countries

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