Moving to El Salvador from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Marshall Islands to El Salvador — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Marshall Islands and El Salvador stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
SV
21.5

Marshall Islands performs 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

MH
$874
SV
$1,176
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
SV
15.5

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
SV
1.5t

Marshall Islands performs better than El Salvador 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

MH
2.3
SV
10.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
SV
63.0%

El Salvador performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
SV
$11,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
SV
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
SV
12.1

Marshall Islands generally does better on family life, though El Salvador leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting El Salvador

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

El Salvador passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa on Arrival
El Salvador passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands.

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?

With 10.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, El Salvador can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Marshall Islands and El Salvador.

Is El Salvador safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Marshall Islands?

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH SV
Population 79,906 6,568,745
Currency United States Dollar ($) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages English, Marshallese Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +503
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911