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Cost of Living in El Tunco, El Salvador
El Tunco is a city in El Salvador, where a single person can expect to spend about $751 per month including rent, food, and local transport. Internet is workable at around 63 Mbps median download speed. On safety, El Tunco scores 38/100 — below average on safety for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 90°F and winter highs around 88°F, with roughly 264 sunny days a year.
Detailed price-level data for El Tunco is being compiled.
Lifestyle & Quality of Life in El Tunco
How El Tunco Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, El Tunco is cheaper than 88% of them, but sits in the bottom 3% for food scene.
| Metric | El Tunco | World rank | Rank in Latin America & Caribbean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $751 | #39 of 340 | #10 of 63 |
| Safety | 38/100 | #291 of 340 | #42 of 63 |
| Healthcare | 32/100 | #326 of 340 | #57 of 63 |
| Internet speed | 63 Mbps | #272 of 340 | #44 of 63 |
| Walkability | 55/100 | #166 of 340 | #24 of 63 |
| Public transit | 10/100 | #308 of 340 | #55 of 63 |
| Food scene | 50/100 | #331 of 340 | #58 of 63 |
| Air quality | 78/100 | #214 of 340 | #32 of 63 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to El Tunco
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than El Tunco.
- Utila, Honduras — $600/mo, 20% cheaper, safety 48/100
Neighborhoods in El Tunco
Main Strip · Playa El Tunco · El Sunzal
El Tunco FAQ
How much does it cost to live in El Tunco?
A single person should budget around $751 per month in El Tunco, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
Is El Tunco safe?
El Tunco scores 38/100 on safety, which is below average on safety. Tourist safety is rated 48/100.
How fast is the internet in El Tunco?
Median download speeds in El Tunco are around 63 Mbps — workable for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 12 coworking spaces in the city.
Does El Salvador offer a digital nomad visa?
El Salvador does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in El Tunco?
El Tunco sees summer highs around 90°F and winter highs near 88°F, with about 264 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 78 days.
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