Moving to El Salvador from Russia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Russia to El Salvador, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — San Salvador averages 87°F vs 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Russia to El Salvador.

Living there in 2020
18

people born in Russia live in El Salvador · UN DESA

Who's moving to El Salvador?

Top countries of origin for El Salvador's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in El Salvador compared to Russia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RU
6.8
SV
7.8
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

RU
90%
SV
38%

Russia 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

RU
$3,204
SV
$1,176
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RU
38.3
SV
15.5

Russia 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

RU
39.0
SV
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RU
14.0t
SV
1.5t

El Salvador performs significantly better than Russia 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

RU
24.8
SV
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RU
4.1%
SV
13.2%

Russia 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

RU
3.3%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RU
$39,800
SV
$11,300

Russia 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

RU
72.4 yrs
SV
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RU
6.4
SV
12.1

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

Data: Federal Tax Service of Russia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Moscow Rain: 27.2 in/yr (691 mm)
48° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Moscow San Salvador
Jan–Mar 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 88°/68°F (31°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) 86°/67°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Moscow San Salvador
Jan 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C)
Feb 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C)
Mar 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C)
Apr 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C)
Aug 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C)
Sep 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C)
Oct 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C)
Nov 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C)
Dec 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C)

Data: Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.

Russia passport

Russia passport holder visiting El Salvador

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

El Salvador passport holder visiting Russia

Electronic Travel Authorisation
El Salvador passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Russia.

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?

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?

Russia performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in El Salvador is 7.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Russia. About 38% of people in El Salvador feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Russia?

Russia 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 38.3 in Russia. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).

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

The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. In Russia, the official language is Russian.

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At a Glance

RU SV
Population 142,021,981 6,568,745
Currency Russian Ruble (RUB) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages Russian Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +503
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 112 911