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Suchitoto, El Salvador 🇸🇻
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Nomad Score:
60%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable compared to global standards, especially for food and local services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Reasonably priced rentals, with options for budget apartments and guesthouses.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; eating out is inexpensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transportation and local buses are very cheap; taxis are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
78%
Weight: 15
Low-cost cultural events and local entertainment options available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
62%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are limited; prices are moderate but less competitive.
💱 Currency Stability
65%
Weight: 30
El Salvador uses USD, providing currency stability but some inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
68%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 10-20 Mbps; stable but not high-speed fiber everywhere.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
43%
Weight: 40
Few coworking spaces; limited infrastructure for digital nomads.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
55%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
47%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
38%
Weight: 100
Still an emerging destination for digital nomads with low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase and affordable SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good opportunities for leisure and work balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
72%
Weight: 15
Clean air in rural areas; some pollution near roads and town center.
🧼 Cleanliness
65%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but infrastructure for waste management is basic.
🗨️ Language Barrier
41%
Weight: 30
Spanish is dominant; English is not widely spoken outside tourist spots.
💨 Air Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Good air quality overall, especially outside urban centers.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Good for families seeking nature and quiet; limited child-focused amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited advanced medical facilities locally.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
55%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor issues; serious conditions require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; dry season preferred.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes and hurricanes during season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
78%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by nature, parks, and lakes; good access to outdoor green areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
52%
Weight: 15
Limited AC availability in many accommodations; fans more common.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
31%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal change; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
75%
Weight: 10
Generally quiet town with low noise pollution.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
84%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with festivals, art, and colonial architecture.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly low-key bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
91%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to lakes, mountains, and hiking opportunities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Several Spanish schools available; immersion possible.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good variety of cultural and nature tours tailored to visitors.
🎳 Indoors Fun
39%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; focus is on outdoor activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
73%
Weight: 25
Traditional Salvadoran cuisine with some international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
37%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; some classes available sporadically.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
45%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and outdoor fitness options; limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
68%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; limited organic stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
74%
Weight: 20
UTC -6, convenient for North and Central American time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
32%
Weight: 25
Few formal networking events for digital nomads or entrepreneurs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; mostly reliant on remote work from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; limited local support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Basic coworking spaces with minimal amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
30%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very small startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
55%
Weight: 10
Cash dominant; some mobile payment options growing.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
67%
Weight: 15
El Salvador is a pioneer in Bitcoin adoption; growing crypto ecosystem.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is in San Salvador, about 1.5 hours away.
🚇 Public Transit
42%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options within Suchitoto; mostly buses and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Compact town center is walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
38%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are limited or unavailable; taxis preferred.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but infrastructure is minimal.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Buses connect to other cities; no train services.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Limited rental options; mostly informal arrangements.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in town and surroundings.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80%
Weight: 20
VPNs work reliably; no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
75%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa on arrival for many countries; simple entry process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax policies; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
65%
Weight: 15
Generally respected but some political tensions exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Some political unrest and crime concerns but improving.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners; strict documentation required.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic but possible; processes improving.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
45%
Weight: 50
Emerging destination but lacks full infrastructure for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few organized events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence and community for Suchitoto digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
50%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety concerns; petty crime exists but generally safe in tourist areas.
♀️ Female Friendly
55%
Weight: 50
Moderate; some cultural challenges but generally safe for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Relatively tolerant society with some diversity.