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The most common reasons to choose El Salvador are the cost of living, good quality of life at an affordable price, great weather, the use of Bitcoin as a legal currency, and the ease of getting a residency
One of the main reasons why you should move to El Salvador is the cost of living, there are many countries you can move to that people suggest as affordable places to live, such as Costa Rica and Panama, however, those two countries have become very popular in recent years and because of that the cost of living for foreign visitors has increased dramatically compared to what it used to be, on the other hand, El Salvador it’s still considered a hidden gem and even though tourist are paying more and more attention to El Salvador for various reasons, it still a very affordable place to live with a rapidly growing economy and lots of business opportunities.
El Salvador’s weather is one of the nicest around 22 and 23 degrees all year round, this is especially true if you compare it to other countries in the same region, if you look at Guatemala for example it might be too cold during winter and if you go down south Panama is way too hot all year round, El Salvador’s weather sits nicely in the middle not too hot and not too cold, although this also depends on where you live and the time of day, in El Salvador it tends to get chilly early in the morning and a little hot at noon, the rest of the day is usually the right temperature. El Salvador’s rainy season goes from May to October and its dry season goes from November to April so if you are planning to visit El Salvador we recommend you do it during the dry season.
Bitcoin is one of the biggest reasons so far as to why you should live in El Salvador whether it is permanently or on an on-and-off basis, last year El Salvador passed a law making Bitcoin a legal tender in el Salvador, alongside the more widely used US-dollar, you can buy anything you want using bitcoin, including real state, provided the seller is willing to accept Bitcoin as Payment.
There are many affordable health insurance companies in El Salvador to choose from at a fraction of the cost you would regularly pay in other countries, the cost will depend on your age, health, and if you would like to include family members or a personalized quote, here are a few options:
To get a permanent Visa in El Salvador you must first get a temporary visa, you must have a specific reason to get this temporary visa, if you are an investor you need to get an F4 temporary visa, if you have business in El Salvador then you need to get an F5 temporary visa and so on, there are over 30 temporary visas to choose from. You get your visa in less than 2 months after starting the process the payment to Migration is less than 300 dollars and it last for a year, the requisites are fairly simple:
- A copy of your entire passport
- An application signed by the foreigner or legal representative.
- Proof of criminal record from your country of origin or where you have resided for the past two years
- Copy of your income tax return for the past year
After 3 years of having the temporary visa and depending on a few other factors, you may apply for a permanent visa, The requisites are very similar to the temporary Visa.
Moving to a new country is a challenge and will definitely get you out of your comfort zone. However, if you take that challenge, the reward is usually a once-in-a-lifetime experience or an incredible life-changing experience.
Expat Communities
Foreigners from all over the world are rediscovering El Salvador, a country that not too long ago was considered a flyover country, is now becoming an economic hub and offering an affordable lifestyle to some and a great investment opportunity to many others. In El Salvador, ex-pat communities are often located along the beach such as in the El Zonte area, where the famous Bitcoin Beach is located, or Playa El Tunco which is famous for its waves that are perfect for surfing.
Being surrounded by like-minded individuals who may be going through similar experiences and who share a common tongue will make your transition easier, this way you could also get involved in some of the same activities other ex-pats enjoy, it is also a well-known fact that areas with more tourist or ex-pats tend to have more services and products you may be familiar with. El Salvador is attracting more and more tourists and ex-pats, that are deciding to call this beautiful and vibrant country their home, Chances are you won’t find it hard to find someone from your own country.
Like we have said before, moving to a new country is always a challenge, however, stepping out of your comfort zone and having a life-changing experience will reward you for the rest of your life.
Cost of Living in El Salvador
The cost of living in this beautiful central American country is relatively inexpensive, with a cost of living lower than the global average, and rent being much more affordable than in other places such as Panama where the average monthly cost of living is around 11% higher than El Salvador, and rent can be up to 25% higher than in El Salvador. Therefore, El Salvador represents a prime opportunity to buy property or land for investment purposes. Although, there are some areas where you will find a similar price to the US for example, such as in some fast-food restaurants or fine dining where prices can get a little expensive, generally speaking, life in el Salvador is very inexpensive.
Here are some everyday expenses you may encounter while living in El Salvador.
- A Meal For one at an inexpensive restaurant can cost around $6-7
- A Three-course Meal for two at a Mid-range restaurant cost around $30.00
- A meal at fast Food Restaurants such as Mcdonald’s can be around $6.50
- Domestic Beer is usually $1.00- 2.00
- Imported Beer costs around $3.00
- A Gallon of Water $0.90
- Liter of Milk $1.80
- Can of Coke or Pepsi around $0.60
- 1kg of chicken fillets $4.80
- 1kg of inexpensive cut of meat costs around $5.00
- 8-pack of eggs $1.60
- Beer is one of the few items that can get a little expensive in El Salvador, this is due to the high taxes placed on beer, a 6-pack of imported beer can range from $8-9
- One Way ticket for a bus ride in the city is $0.30
- Taxi/Uber ride within the city $3.00-5.00
- Gasoline prices vary but in general, the price for gasoline in El Salvador is considered one of the cheapest in the region.
- Car rentals vary depending on location, company, and type of car, generally you can rent a car from 8.00 for an affordable/ Compact model such as a Kia Picanto to 49.00 a day for an SUV.
- Similar to most other countries, Electricity cost will be by far your most expensive utility in El Salvador, with costs ranging from $60.00 up to $200.00 per month
- Cooking gas $30.00
- Water Bill will be around $30.00 per month
- Internet prices vary upon speed and company buy generally they go for around $30- $75.00 per month.
In the past you may have heard some bad things about el Salvador when it comes to safety or that it might be dangerous, however, El Salvador has changed a lot in the past few years, and the homicide rate has fallen by around 90%. 2021 became the safest year in the recorded history of El Salvador, and with the new “Territorial control Plan” rolled out earlier this year, 2022 has already seen major improvements in safety over the last year, including having over 100 days without a single homicide this year alone, therefore, 2022 it’s on its way to becoming the safest year in El Salvador’s history
El Salvador has a tropical climate, made up of a rainy and dry season, the rainy season goes from May to October and is characterized by warm weather with occasional rain, while the dry season goes from November to April, and is usually hot and humid, one of the greatest advantages in El Salvador is that the temperatures don’t vary too much, they stay around 23C/73F reaching its highest temperature around noon and slowly cooling down during the evening, make sure to wear a blanket because it can get pretty cool at night.
They don’t call it “The land of volcanoes” for nothing, 90% of this land comes from volcanic origins, these volcanic activities have made El Salvador’s topography rough as well as providing very fertile soil, allowing for el Salvador’s famous coffee as well as many other agricultural activities.
El Salvador’s area is made up of 8260 square miles, it borders to the north with Guatemala, to the east with Honduras, and to the south, the pacific ocean, the coast of el Salvador has 190.8 miles in length.
- Population: Around 6.5 Million people
- Capital City: San Salvador.
- Religion: Roman Catholicism
- Language: Spanish with some parts of the population being able to speak English,
- Legal Tender: El Salvador uses the US dollar as a legal tender making things easy for American tourists, Furthermore, El Salvador also uses Bitcoin as a legal tender, making this country an interesting option for crypto investors.
- Economy: El Salvador’s economy grew a record 10.7% just last year (2021) and it’s on its way to beating that record for 2022.
The best thing to do and what we recommend when deciding whether or not to live in El Salvador is to visit first, don’t have a place to stay? We can help you with that, visit our Rentals section and we may be able to help you find a place that suits your needs,