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Playa El Tunco vs El Zonte

Playa El Tunco, El Salvador compared with El Zonte, El Salvador: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Country El Salvador El Salvador
Nomad score 5.9 / 10 5.7 / 10
Cost of living $2,130 / mo $2,335 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 30° / 25°C 30° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 47 Good 52 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Average high 30.8°C 30.7°C
Average low 24.5°C 24.4°C
Precipitation 160 mm / mo 160 mm / mo
Sunshine 323 h / mo 323 h / mo
Humidity 75% 75%
Rain days 15.8 / mo 15.8 / mo
Wind speed 14.7 km/h 14.7 km/h

SV Playa El Tunco · average high by month

SV El Zonte · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
US AQI 47 52
PM2.5 15.8 µg/m³ 6.9 µg/m³
PM10 15.9 µg/m³ 7.5 µg/m³
Ozone 14 µg/m³ 122 µg/m³
UV index 0 10.7

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 5.6 8.5
Local Payment Services 4.7 5.8
Startup Scene 3.0 3.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Air Conditioning 5.1 5.8
Green Spaces 4.1 4.9
Natural Disaster Risk 3.5 4.2
Noise Pollution 4.1 6.3
Seasonal Variety 3.2 3.3
Weather 5.4 6.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Mobile Network Coverage 7.3 7.2
Power Grid Reliability 5.7 5.3
Public WiFi Availability 4.4 3.7
VPN Reliability 7.2 7.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Accommodation Cost 5.7 5.3
Cost of Living 6.6 6.0
Currency Stability 8.9 8.9
Entertainment Cost 6.7 6.0
Food & Groceries 6.5 6.1
Gym Membership Cost 5.4 5.4
Transportation Cost 6.7 6.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Culture 6.4 6.0
Indoors Fun 3.8 3.2
Language Learning Opportunities 5.1 4.5
Local Experiences & Tours 7.1 6.9
Nightlife 6.8 4.5
Outdoors & Nature 8.4 8.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Nomad Events & Meetups 4.0 3.9
Nomad Friendly 6.5 6.5
Online Community Presence 4.0 4.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Cafes with WiFi 5.6 5.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.3 2.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.3 4.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 5.0 4.1
Internet Speed 6.6 6.7
Local SIM Card Availability 7.3 7.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Fitness Facilities 4.1 3.3
Food Scene 6.1 5.0
Healthy Food Options 4.7 4.5
Yoga Studios 5.0 3.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Healthcare 5.1 4.3
Healthcare Affordability 8.0 7.5
Healthcare Quality 4.5 3.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 6.6 5.5
Ease of Business Registration 5.2 4.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.5 3.7
Freedom of Speech 5.1 4.6
Political Stability 6.3 6.6
Tax Friendliness 7.8 8.1
Visa Ease 7.6 6.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Air Quality 7.1 7.7
Cleanliness 5.7 5.7
Environmental Quality 6.7 7.1
Family Friendly 5.4 5.6
Language Barrier 5.3 4.8
Work-Life Balance 7.6 7.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Female Friendly 6.6 6.9
Racial Tolerance 6.7 7.2
Safety 7.0 7.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Airport Connectivity 5.5 5.2
Cycling 3.2 3.3
Intercity Travel Options 5.8 4.1
Public Transit 2.7 2.8
Ride-sharing Services 4.7 2.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.3 4.8
Walkability 6.8 5.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Coworking Quality 5.0 4.6
Freelance Ecosystem 4.0 4.0
Networking Opportunities 4.8 4.2
Remote Job Opportunities 3.6 3.8
Time Zone Favorability 7.5 7.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Jeans $40 per pair $35 per pair
Summer Dress $25 per dress $25 per dress
Running Shoes $60 per pair $85 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Dining Out $40 per month $35 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Cinema Ticket $6.00 per ticket $6.00 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Coffee $1.50 per cup $2.50 per cup
Beer $2.00 per pint $2.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.50 per meal $4.00 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $35 per meal $35 per meal
Fast Food Combo $5.50 per meal $5.50 per meal
Apples $2.50 per kg $2.50 per kg
Bread $1.20 per loaf $1.20 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.75 per bottle $1.00 per bottle
Milk $1.30 per liter $1.30 per liter
Rice $1.20 per kg $1.00 per kg
Chicken Fillets $4.50 per kg $5.50 per kg
Beef $6.50 per kg $9.00 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $12 per bottle $12 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Groceries $150 per month $120 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Health Insurance $25 per month $40 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Doctor Visit (GP) $30 per visit $20 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $8.00 per purchase $5.00 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Housing $300 per month $300 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $500 per month $500 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $700 per month $700 per month
Coworking Space $150 per month $150 per month
Coliving Space $500 per month $400 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Internet & Mobile $30 per month $40 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Leisure Activities $10 per month $20 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Haircut $8.00 per visit $8.00 per visit
Laundry $8.00 per kg $5.00 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Mobile Plan $15 per month $10 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $35 per month $35 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $7.00 one-time $5.00 one-time
Gym Membership $35 per month $20 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $12 per hour $15 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Transportation $25 per month $25 per month
Taxi Start $1.50 per trip $1.50 per trip
Taxi per km $0.80 per km $0.80 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $25 per month $25 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.50 per trip $5.00 per trip
Gasoline $1.10 per liter $1.20 per liter
Scooter Rental $20 per month $15 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
SV Playa El Tunco SV El Zonte
Utilities $40 per month $60 per month