La Libertad vs El Zonte
📶
El Zonte has 2x faster internet
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
La Libertad
El Zonte
Total Budget
$1,100/mo ✓
$1,200/mo
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo ✓
$500/mo
Coworking
$80/mo ✓
$120/mo
Meal Out
$4
$4
Coffee
$2.5
$2 ✓
La Libertad is $100/mo cheaper (8% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🌍 La Libertad
📶 Internet30 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
La Libertad
ClimateTropical Monsoon
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days190/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
28°28°
Jul
28°27°
Oct
26°26°
La LibertadEl Zonte
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🌍La Libertad
🌍El Zonte
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,100
$1,200
📶
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
70 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3.8/5
4.2/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
Winner4/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
7/10
Winner👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
2
La Libertad wins
vs
3
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
La Libertad
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
El Zonte
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
La Libertad
World-famous nightlife scene
🌍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
🌍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