El Salvador
San Miguel
#5 Top 5 cities
San Miguel is a functional regional center in the east of the country, but for most expats it lacks the pull of the capital area or the coast.
Country overview
Population
247Â 126
Year-round temperatures
Day: 29°C až 34°C
Night: 20°C až 24°C
Climate
Hotter tropical inland climate with a longer dry season.
Distance to the sea
30 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
7/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
6/10
Violent crime has declined, but thinner international services, nighttime road risks and uneven local conditions support a more cautious safety score than in the capital region.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
San Miguel faces earthquakes, extreme heat, heavy seasonal rain and hazards from the active Chaparrastique volcano, including ash and lahars.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
5/10
Internet speed
5/10
Internet stability
5/10
Electricity stability
6/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇪🇸Spanish
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Good transport links
Cons
- −Smaller expat scene
- −Smaller job market
- −Less dynamic environment