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El Salvador

El Tunco

Surf town anchoring El Salvador's small emerging nomad scene

In El Tunco, a mid-range month runs about $993 and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 60% of cities

Internet2.7/10

Slower internet than about 75% of cities

Visas8/10

Easier visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking3.4/10

Weaker coworking than about 75% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness1.2/10

Among the 5% weakest cities for wellness

Getting There7.3/10

Easier to reach than about 70% of cities

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