El Salvador
Santa Tecla
#2 Top 5 cities
Santa Tecla is for many expats a more pleasant residential alternative to the capital, with a better everyday livability feel.
Country overview
Population
124Â 694
Year-round temperatures
Day: 27°C až 31°C
Night: 17°C až 21°C
Climate
Warm climate with somewhat more comfortable evenings thanks to elevation.
Distance to the sea
30 km
Social atmosphere
8/10
Costs
Housing cost
5/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
7/10
The residential setting is generally practical, but everyday precautions remain important because conditions vary by neighborhood and travel after dark carries added risk.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Santa Tecla is exposed to strong earthquakes, volcanic hazards from the San Salvador complex, and rainy-season landslides and flooding.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
6/10
Internet speed
5/10
Internet stability
5/10
Electricity stability
6/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇪🇸Spanish
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Strong civic amenities
- +Good for long-term stay
- +Proximity to the capital
Cons
- −Smaller job market
- −Local traffic pressure