Moving to El Salvador from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to El Salvador, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — San Salvador averages 87°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
SV
7.8
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LU
79%
SV
38%

Luxembourg performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
SV
$1,176
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
SV
15.5

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

LU
13.0
SV
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
SV
1.5t

Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though El Salvador leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
38.7
SV
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
SV
13.2%

Luxembourg performs better than El Salvador across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
SV
$11,300

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though El Salvador leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
SV
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
SV
12.1

Luxembourg performs better than El Salvador across all family life metrics.

Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg San Salvador
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 88°/68°F (31°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 86°/67°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Luxembourg San Salvador
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter El Salvador without a visa.
El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
El Salvador passport holders can enter Luxembourg 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 El Salvador?

Internet is rarely the blocker — El Salvador has 10.6 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 El Salvador safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in El Salvador is 7.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg. About 38% of people in El Salvador feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU SV
Population 650,364 6,568,745
Currency Euro (€) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +503
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911