Moving to Spain from El Salvador
What to Expect
Considering a move from El Salvador to Spain? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from El Salvador to Spain. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°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 Spain.
people moved from El Salvador to Spain · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Spain 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
Spain performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.
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
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Spain 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
Spain 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 Spain 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
Spain performs significantly better than El Salvador across all family life metrics.
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 | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) |
View all months
| Month | San Salvador | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) |
| Mar | 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) |
| Apr | 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) |
| May | 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) |
| Jun | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) |
| Sep | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) |
| Nov | 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) |
| Dec | 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) |
Data:
Gerencia de Meteorología,
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador and Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority.
El Salvador passport holder visiting Spain
Visa Free
Spain 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 Spain?
Connectivity is usually fine (Spain: 36.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Spain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Spain safe for expats?
Spain performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.8 in El Salvador. About 78% of people in Spain feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Spain compared to El Salvador?
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 15.5 in El Salvador. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).
What's the weather like in Spain compared to El Salvador?
The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.
What language do they speak in Spain?
The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In El Salvador, the official language is Spanish.
