Cheapest priced citySanta Ana$689 essentials/mo
Priciest priced citySan Salvador$1,303 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$530across 4 priced cities
Santa Ana vs the worldCheaper than 407 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signalVisa-free up to 180 days for US/Canada/UK/EU citizens; the CA-4 zone caps free movement across El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua at 90 days.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Santa Ana | $689 | 89.7 unit | $275 | $650 | $153 | $170 | $79 | $12 | $450 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel | $953 | 91.1 unit | $502 | $696 | $153 | $98 | $172 | $28 | $390 |
| San Salvador | $1,303 | 87.9 unit | $770 | $899 | $153 | $170 | $172 | $38 | $380 |
| Santa Tecla | n/a | 99.5 unit | $575 | $775 | $135 | $170 | $172 | n/a | $408 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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