Moving to Dominican Republic from El Salvador
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from El Salvador to Dominican Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from El Salvador to Dominican Republic.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from El Salvador to Dominican Republic, and how the trend has changed.
people born in El Salvador live in Dominican Republic · UN DESA
Who's moving to Dominican Republic?
Top countries of origin for Dominican Republic's foreign-born residents.
- 496,112
- 34,063
- 14,626
- 7,272
- 4,780
- 4,375
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30.278
El Salvador
Key Indicator Comparison
How El Salvador and Dominican Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
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
share of adults with obesity
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
El Salvador generally does better on environment, though Dominican Republic leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
El Salvador generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominican Republic leads in electricity per capita.
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
share of people below the poverty line
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 infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance (2016), Direccion General de Impuestos Internos (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | San Salvador | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) |
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| Month | San Salvador | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) |
| Apr | 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) |
| May | 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) |
| Jun | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) |
| Aug | 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) |
| Dec | 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) |
Data:
Gerencia de Meteorología,
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador and Dominican Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominican Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominican Republic's immigration authority.
El Salvador passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa Free
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting El Salvador
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 Dominican Republic?
With 11.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominican Republic can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in El Salvador and Dominican Republic.
Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?
El Salvador generally does better on safety, though Dominican Republic leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 10.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.9 in El Salvador. About 40% of people in Dominican Republic feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to El Salvador?
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in health coverage index. There are 24.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 16.2 in El Salvador. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).
What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to El Salvador?
The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
Both El Salvador and Dominican Republic share the same official language: Spanish.
