Moving to El Salvador from Dominican Republic
What to Expect
Considering a move from Dominican Republic to El Salvador? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Dominican Republic to El Salvador.
Who's moving to El Salvador?
Top countries of origin for El Salvador's foreign-born residents.
- 11,878
- 9,036
- 7,956
- 5,488
- 1,742
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26.72
Dominican Republic
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in El Salvador compared to Dominican Republic.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
El Salvador generally does better on safety, though Dominican Republic leads in feel safe walking at night.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominican Republic generally does better on environment, though El Salvador leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Dominican Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though El Salvador leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Dominican Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though El Salvador leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Dominican Republic generally does better on family life, though El Salvador leads in life expectancy.
Data: Direccion General de Impuestos Internos, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Santo Domingo | San Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) |
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| Month | Santo Domingo | San Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) |
| Feb | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) | 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) |
| Mar | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) | 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) |
| Apr | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) | 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) |
| May | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) | 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) | 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) | 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) |
| Sep | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) | 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) |
| Dec | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) | 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) |
Data:
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá,
Gerencia de Meteorología
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting El Salvador
Visa Free
El Salvador passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa FreeData: 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?
El Salvador generally does better on safety, though Dominican Republic leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in El Salvador is 7.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Dominican Republic. About 38% of people in El Salvador feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in health coverage index. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 22.3 in Dominican Republic. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).
What's the weather like in El Salvador compared to Dominican Republic?
The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 87°F in Santo Domingo. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year, while Santo Domingo gets 57.0 in.
What language do they speak in El Salvador?
Both Dominican Republic and El Salvador share the same official language: Spanish.
