La Libertad vs Mexico City
💰
La Libertad saves you $400/month
📶
Mexico City has 2x faster internet
🌡️
Tropical Monsoon vs Oceanic climate
🛂
El Salvador offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
La Libertad
Mexico City
Total Budget
$1,100/mo ✓
$1,500/mo
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo ✓
$700/mo
Coworking
$80/mo ✓
$150/mo
Meal Out
$4 ✓
$6
Coffee
$2.5
$2 ✓
La Libertad is $400/mo cheaper (27% 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
🇲🇽 Mexico City
📶 Internet70 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin3h
🌡️ 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
Mexico City
ClimateOceanic
Avg Temp17°C
Rainy Days132/year
Best months: April, January, February, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°15°
Apr
28°20°
Jul
28°17°
Oct
26°16°
La LibertadMexico City
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🌍La Libertad
🇲🇽Mexico City
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,100
Winner$1,500
📶
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
70 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3.8/5
Winner3/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4.3/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
10/10
Winner🎉
Nightlife
7/10
9/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
5/10
8/10
Winner👥
Community
medium
very large
Winner2
La Libertad wins
vs
5
Mexico City wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
La Libertad
$400/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Mexico City
70 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Mexico City
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
La Libertad
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Mexico City
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Mexico City
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
🇲🇽Mexico City
Pros
- +Incredible food scene (world-class)
- +Rich culture and history
- +Very affordable cost of living
- +Large expat and nomad community
Cons
- −Air pollution on some days
- −Traffic congestion severe
- −Altitude adjustment (2,240m)
- −Safety concerns in some areas