El Tunco vs La Libertad
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
El Tunco
La Libertad
Total Budget
$1,200/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$400/mo
$350/mo ✓
Coworking
N/A
$80/mo
Meal Out
$3 ✓
$4
Coffee
$2 ✓
$2.5
La Libertad is $100/mo cheaper (9% savings)
💻 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
🌍 La Libertad
📶 Internet30 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
La Libertad
ClimateTropical Monsoon
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days190/year
Best months: January, February, March, December
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
29°28°
Jul
28°28°
Oct
27°26°
El TuncoLa Libertad
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🌍El Tunco
🌍La Libertad
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,200
$1,100
📶
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
30 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
3.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
8/10
Winner5/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
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El Tunco wins
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La Libertad 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
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🌍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
🌍La Libertad
Pros
- +World-class surfing with legendary breaks like Punta Roca
- +Very affordable cost of living with USD as official currency
- +Beautiful Pacific beaches with stunning sunsets
- +Growing digital nomad community in El Tunco and El Zonte
Cons
- −Internet can be unreliable in coastal areas
- −Limited coworking spaces compared to major nomad hubs
- −Healthcare requires travel to San Salvador for specialists
- −Wet season brings heavy rains from May to October