Cost of Living in El Tunco

Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in El Tunco, El Salvador

Average Monthly Cost
$1,200
per month
Budget
$530
Mid-Range
$880
Comfortable
$1,550

💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown

Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier

CategoryBudgetMid-RangeComfortable
🏠 Accommodation$240$300$400
🍽️ Food & Dining$160$225$500
💻 Coworking$0$105$150
🚇 Transport$30$50$100
🎯 Entertainment$50$100$200
📱 Other$50$100$200
TOTAL$530$880$1,550

🏷️ Specific Prices

🏠 Accommodation

1BR Apartment (Center)$400/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$300/mo
Hostel$15/night
Airbnb$600/mo

🍽️ Food & Drinks

Local Meal$3
Mid-range Restaurant$10
Weekly Groceries$50
Coffee$2
Beer$N/A

💼 Work & Utilities

Coworking (Monthly)$N/A
SIM Card (Data)$15/mo
Gym Membership$30/mo

How El Tunco Compares

-49%
vs North America
average
-32%
vs Global
nomad avg
🌍El Tunco$1,200/mo
North America Average$2,335/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
This cityRegional avgGlobal avg

💡 Money-Saving Tips for El Tunco

  • Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
  • Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
  • Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
  • Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days

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