Cost of Living in El Zonte, El Salvador
El Zonte is a city in El Salvador, where a single person can expect to spend about $649 per month including rent, food, and local transport. Internet is workable at around 44 Mbps median download speed. On safety, El Zonte scores 40/100 — 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 Zonte is being compiled.
Lifestyle & Quality of Life in El Zonte
How El Zonte Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, El Zonte is cheaper than 95% of them, but sits in the bottom 1% for food scene.
| Metric | El Zonte | World rank | Rank in Latin America & Caribbean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $649 | #15 of 340 | #2 of 63 |
| Safety | 40/100 | #282 of 340 | #40 of 63 |
| Healthcare | 28/100 | #335 of 340 | #62 of 63 |
| Internet speed | 44 Mbps | #302 of 340 | #57 of 63 |
| Walkability | 45/100 | #228 of 340 | #42 of 63 |
| Public transit | 5/100 | #335 of 340 | #62 of 63 |
| Food scene | 40/100 | #338 of 340 | #62 of 63 |
| Air quality | 82/100 | #161 of 340 | #23 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.
Neighborhoods in El Zonte
Bitcoin Beach Strip · Playa El Zonte
El Zonte FAQ
How much does it cost to live in El Zonte?
A single person should budget around $649 per month in El Zonte, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
Is El Zonte safe?
El Zonte scores 40/100 on safety, which is below average on safety. Tourist safety is rated 50/100.
How fast is the internet in El Zonte?
Median download speeds in El Zonte are around 44 Mbps — workable for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 5 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 Zonte?
El Zonte 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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