Moving to United Arab Emirates from El Salvador

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What to Expect

Considering a move from El Salvador to United Arab Emirates? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Arab Emirates compared to El Salvador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SV
7.8
AE
0.5
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SV
21.5
AE
5.9

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SV
$1,176
AE
$3,727
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SV
15.5
AE
29.1

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SV
31.0
AE
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
AE
18.3t

El Salvador performs better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SV
10.6
AE
40.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SV
13.2%
AE
1533.3%

United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though El Salvador leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SV
2.8%
AE
2.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$11,300
AE
$75,600

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than El Salvador across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SV
75.4 yrs
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
12.1
AE
5.1

United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though El Salvador 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 SalvadorRain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87°/66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Abu DhabiRain: 3.5 in/yr (89 mm)
93°/68°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsSan SalvadorAbu Dhabi
Jan–Mar89°/64°F (32°/18°C)78°/56°F (26°/14°C)
Apr–Jun88°/68°F (31°/20°C)99°/72°F (37°/22°C)
Jul–Sep86°/67°F (30°/20°C)106°/81°F (41°/27°C)
Oct–Dec86°/65°F (30°/18°C)87°/64°F (31°/18°C)
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MonthSan SalvadorAbu Dhabi
Jan87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C)75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C)
Feb90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C)76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C)
Mar91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C)83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C)
Apr91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C)92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C)
May88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C)101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C)
Jun86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C)
Jul87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C)108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C)
Aug87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C)107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C)
Sep85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C)104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C)
Oct85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C)96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C)
Nov86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C)87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C)
Dec86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C)78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa Free
El Salvador passport holders can enter United Arab Emirates without a visa.
United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter El Salvador without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from United Arab Emirates?

Connectivity is usually fine (United Arab Emirates: 40.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Arab Emirates offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United Arab Emirates safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.8 in El Salvador.

How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to El Salvador?

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Arab Emirates leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 15.5 in El Salvador. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).

What's the weather like in United Arab Emirates compared to El Salvador?

The average high temperature in Abu Dhabi is 93°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Abu Dhabi receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In El Salvador, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

SV AE
Population6,568,7459,915,803
CurrencySalvadoran Colón (SVC)United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
LanguagesSpanishArabic
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+503+971
Time zones11
Emergency number911999