El Salvador

San Miguel

#5 Top 5 cities

San Miguel is a functional regional center in the east of the country, but for most expats it lacks the pull of the capital area or the coast.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 34°C

Night: 20°C až 24°C

Climate

Hotter tropical inland climate with a longer dry season.

Distance to the sea

30 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 5/10
Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Small business owners
  • Long-term expats
  • Entrepreneurs

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇪🇸Spanish

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Smaller job market
  • −Less dynamic environment