El Tunco vs El Zonte
📶
El Zonte has 3x faster internet
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
El Tunco
El Zonte
Total Budget
$1,200/mo
$1,200/mo
Rent (1BR)
$400/mo ✓
$500/mo
Coworking
N/A
$120/mo
Meal Out
$3 ✓
$4
Coffee
$2
$2
Both cities have similar costs
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🌍 El Tunco
📶 Internet25 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-6
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London5h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌍 El Zonte
📶 Internet70 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-6
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London5h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
El Tunco
ClimateTropical Monsoon
Avg Temp28°C
Rainy Days191/year
Best months: January, February, March, December
El Zonte
ClimateTropical Monsoon
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days191/year
Best months: February, January, March, December
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
29°28°
Jul
28°27°
Oct
27°26°
El TuncoEl Zonte
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🌍El Tunco
🌍El Zonte
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,200
$1,200
📶
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
70 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4/5
4.2/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
Winner4/10
🚶
Walkability
8/10
7/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
2
El Tunco wins
vs
1
El Zonte wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻Developer
El Zonte
70 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
El Tunco
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
El Tunco
World-famous nightlife scene
🌍El Tunco
Pros
- +World-class surfing with consistent waves year-round
- +Uses USD as official currency eliminating exchange hassles
- +Very affordable cost of living for Central America
- +Digital Nomad Visa available for up to 4 years tax-free
Cons
- −No formal coworking spaces in town yet
- −Internet can be unreliable especially during storms
- −Very small town with limited amenities
- −Party atmosphere may not suit everyone
🌍El Zonte
Pros
- +World-class surfing with consistent year-round waves
- +Bitcoin Beach - pioneering cryptocurrency adoption
- +Extremely affordable cost of living (30-40% cheaper than Costa Rica)
- +Very safe with Level 1 US travel advisory
Cons
- −Limited coworking space options in town
- −Internet can be inconsistent compared to major cities
- −Rainy season May-October brings heavy downpours
- −Small town with limited nightlife and entertainment