El Salvador

Santa Tecla

#2 Top 5 cities

Santa Tecla is for many expats a more pleasant residential alternative to the capital, with a better everyday livability feel.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 27°C až 31°C

Night: 17°C až 21°C

Climate

Warm climate with somewhat more comfortable evenings thanks to elevation.

Distance to the sea

30 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

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

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Families
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇪🇸Spanish

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Strong civic amenities
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Proximity to the capital

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Local traffic pressure