Moving to Mexico from El Salvador
What to Expect
Considering a move from El Salvador to Mexico? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from El Salvador to Mexico. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Mexico City averages 74°F vs 87°F in San Salvador, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from El Salvador to Mexico.
people moved from El Salvador to Mexico · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mexico compared to El Salvador.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Mexico generally does better on safety, though El Salvador leads in homicide rate.
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
El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Mexico 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
Mexico 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
share of people below the poverty line
El Salvador generally does better on employment & economy, though Mexico leads in gdp per capita.
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
Mexico generally does better on family life, though El Salvador leads in life expectancy.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | San Salvador | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
View all months
| Month | San Salvador | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) |
| Feb | 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) |
| May | 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jun | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) |
| Jul | 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) |
| Aug | 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) |
| Oct | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) |
| Nov | 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) |
| Dec | 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) |
Data:
Gerencia de Meteorología,
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador and Mexico. To live, work, or study long-term in Mexico, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mexico's immigration authority.
El Salvador passport holder visiting Mexico
Visa Required
Mexico 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 Mexico?
Connectivity is usually fine (Mexico: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mexico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Mexico safe for expats?
Mexico generally does better on safety, though El Salvador leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.8 in El Salvador. About 38% of people in Mexico feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Mexico compared to El Salvador?
El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 15.5 in El Salvador. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).
What's the weather like in Mexico compared to El Salvador?
The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.
What language do they speak in Mexico?
Both El Salvador and Mexico share the same official language: Spanish.
