Top expat cities

El Salvador

Santa Ana

#4 Top 5 cities

Santa Ana is a sensible option for people who want lower costs and a regional city with a more local rhythm.

Country overview

Population

176 661

Year-round temperatures

Day: 27°C až 31°C

Night: 17°C až 21°C

Climate

Warm inland climate with milder evenings than on the coast.

Distance to the sea

65 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

7/10

Security has improved, but the smaller foreign-resident network and uneven neighborhood conditions make routine caution and careful transport choices sensible.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

Santa Ana combines nationwide earthquake and rainy-season risks with proximity to an active volcano that can produce ash, gas and lahars.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Couples
  • Retirees
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇪🇸Spanish

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Less dynamic environment