Moving to India from El Salvador

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from El Salvador to India — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from El Salvador to India.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SV
7.8
IN
2.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SV
21.5
IN
15.4

India performs significantly 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

SV
$1,176
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SV
15.5
IN
7.3

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India 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

SV
31.0
IN
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
IN
2.2t

El Salvador performs better than India across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SV
10.6
IN
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SV
13.2%
IN
66.5%

El Salvador generally does better on infrastructure, though India leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SV
2.8%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$11,300
IN
$9,200

El Salvador generally does better on employment & economy, though India leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SV
75.4 yrs
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
12.1
IN
30.3

El Salvador generally does better on family life, though India leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months San Salvador Delhi
Jan–Mar 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 76°/52°F (25°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) 101°/78°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) 93°/79°F (34°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 82°/56°F (28°/14°C)
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Month San Salvador Delhi
Jan 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Feb 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C)
Mar 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C)
May 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C)
Aug 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C)
Sep 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C)
Oct 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología, India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting India

Visa Online (e-Visa)
El Salvador passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to India.
India passport

India passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Required
India passport holders need a visa to enter El Salvador.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from India?

Internet is rarely the blocker — India has 2.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is India safe for expats?

India performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.8 in El Salvador.

How is healthcare in India compared to El Salvador?

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 15.5 in El Salvador. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In El Salvador, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

SV IN
Population 6,568,745 1,389,637,446
Currency Salvadoran Colón (SVC) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages Spanish English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +503 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112