Moving to El Salvador from Mexico
What to Expect
Considering a move from Mexico to El Salvador? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Mexico to El Salvador. Expect a noticeable climate shift — San Salvador averages 87°F vs 74°F in Mexico City, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Mexico to El Salvador.
Who's moving to El Salvador?
Top countries of origin for El Salvador's foreign-born residents.
- 11,878
- 9,036
- 7,956
- 5,488
-
5.1,742
Mexico
- 889
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in El Salvador compared to Mexico.
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
Mexico generally does better on environment, though El Salvador leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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: Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP, 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 | Mexico City | San Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) |
View all months
| Month | Mexico City | San Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Gerencia de Meteorología
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.
Mexico passport holder visiting El Salvador
Visa Free
El Salvador passport holder visiting Mexico
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Connectivity is usually fine (El Salvador: 10.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does El Salvador offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is El Salvador safe for expats?
Mexico generally does better on safety, though El Salvador leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in El Salvador is 7.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 26.1 in Mexico. About 38% of people in El Salvador feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Mexico?
El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 25.6 in Mexico. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).
What's the weather like in El Salvador compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in El Salvador?
Both Mexico and El Salvador share the same official language: Spanish.
