Moving to El Salvador from Cyprus

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cyprus to El Salvador? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Cyprus to El Salvador, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in El Salvador compared to Cyprus.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CY
0.9
SV
7.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CY
3.9
SV
21.5

Cyprus performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CY
$4,538
SV
$1,176
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CY
35.5
SV
15.5

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CY
16.0
SV
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CY
5.4t
SV
1.5t

Cyprus generally does better on environment, though El Salvador leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CY
38.6
SV
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CY
32.1%
SV
13.2%

Cyprus generally does better on infrastructure, though El Salvador leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CY
6.0%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CY
$50,600
SV
$11,300

Cyprus generally does better on employment & economy, though El Salvador leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CY
79.7 yrs
SV
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CY
8.4
SV
12.1

Cyprus performs better than El Salvador across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nicosia San Salvador
Jan–Mar 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) 88°/68°F (31°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) 86°/67°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Nicosia San Salvador
Jan 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C)
Feb 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C)
Mar 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C)
Apr 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C)
May 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C)
Jun 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Jul 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C)
Aug 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C)
Sep 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C)
Oct 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C)
Nov 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology, Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus and El Salvador. To live, work, or study long-term in El Salvador, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check El Salvador's immigration authority.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Free
Cyprus passport holders can enter El Salvador without a visa.
El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Cyprus

Visa Free
El Salvador passport holders can enter Cyprus without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from El Salvador?

Connectivity is usually fine (El Salvador: 10.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does El Salvador offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is El Salvador safe for expats?

Cyprus performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in El Salvador is 7.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Cyprus.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Cyprus?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 35.5 in Cyprus. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cyprus: 81).

What's the weather like in El Salvador compared to Cyprus?

The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

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At a Glance

CY SV
Population 1,295,102 6,568,745
Currency Euro (€) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages Greek, Turkish Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +357 +503
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911