San Salvador

San Salvador

El Salvador Latin America
$2,054/mo85 MbpsModerate 238.2k

January is one of the best months in San Salvador.

Twelve cells, January to December, each rated against the city's own year.

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Nomad Cost

$2,054/mo

Internet

85 Mbps

Safety

Moderate

Air Quality

5/5

Healthcare

High

Population

238.2k

Flights to San Salvador

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Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec. The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location.

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Cost of Living

Nomad$2,054/mo
Expat$1,229/mo
Local$777/mo
Family$2,719/mo

Internet & Infrastructure

City Speed
85 Mbps#102
Country Speed
80 Mbps#80
Plug Type
AB
Voltage120V
Frequency60 Hz

Bring a North American adapter. 120V — check your devices support 120V before plugging in.

eSIM for El Salvador, online when you land

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Broadband here averages 85 Mbps, but you need data before you reach it. Install the eSIM at home and it connects when the plane lands.

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Environment & Health

Air Quality Now0 AQI
Air Quality Score5/5
Humidity68
PollutionHigh
ClimateHigh

Quality of Life

SafetyModerate
HealthcareHigh

Can I afford this?

Deficit$554
$1500/mo budget vs $2054/mo city cost
Over budget$2,054/mo for Nomad lifestyle
Monthly income: $1,500

Monthly Weather

Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec·Avoid: Nov, Aug, Jun

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Fly to San Salvador in January

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January is one of the best months here. Feels like 33° by day. Weather score 433.

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