Places · El Salvador
The best places to live in El Salvador
Arcadia scores 8 places in El Salvador, from Santa Ana at about $850 a month to El Zonte at about $1,250. 2 are by the sea, 6 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 2/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in El Salvador
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 8 places Arcadia scores in El Salvador, not the whole country.
All 8 places in El Salvador
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in El Salvador?
Across the 8 places Arcadia scores in El Salvador the median is about $1,075 a month for one person, from Santa Ana at around $850 to El Zonte at around $1,250. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in El Salvador?
Santa Ana, at about $850 a month. It is the cheapest of the 8 places Arcadia scores in El Salvador, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in El Salvador has the best internet?
San Salvador, rated 3 out of 5. The typical rating across the 8 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in El Salvador?
The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is San Salvador. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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