San Salvador
El Salvador
Updated on August 10, 2025
Overview
Capital of El Salvador with an estimated population of 1,132,420 in 2025. Metropolitan area exceeds 2 million. Growing tourist destination with 2 million international visitors in the first half of 2025, though facing challenges such as poverty (27%) and crime.
Average cost of living€953.98
Quality of Life65/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€140.00
1-bed flat (center)€347.06
1-bed flat (outside)€212.05
3-bed flat (center)€659.28
3-bed flat (outside)€491.52
Utilities
Basic utilities€70.00
Internet€30.00
Mobile plan€19.32
Transportation
One-way ticket€0.30
Monthly pass€22.61
Taxi start€5.17
Gasoline (1 l)€1.05
Leisure
Cinema ticket€4.31
Fitness club€26.84
Education
Preschool (month)€180.00
Intl. primary (year)€2,200.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€2,079.99
sqm outside center€1,672.17
Advantages
- ✓ Growing tourism industry
- ✓ Strategic location in Central America
- ✓ Recent improvements in public safety
Disadvantages
- × High poverty rate (27%)
- × Historical crime issues
- × Educational inequality between rural and urban areas