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    El Salvador

    El Salvador at a glance

    Capital city

    San Salvador

    Population

    6.3 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $1,100/month (Numbeo, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Partly Free, score 53/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.15/5 — rank 107/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Spanish

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    People & culture

    Life here feels energetic and deeply communal, centered around a culture of warmth and legendary hospitality. For those seeking a welcoming community and a dynamic environment, El Salvador offers a truly unique and spirited home.