Cost of Living in El Zonte

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

Average Monthly Cost
$1,200
per month
Budget
$610
Mid-Range
$964
Comfortable
$1,720

💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown

Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier

CategoryBudgetMid-RangeComfortable
🏠 Accommodation$280$350$500
🍽️ Food & Dining$200$280$600
💻 Coworking$0$84$120
🚇 Transport$30$50$100
🎯 Entertainment$50$100$200
📱 Other$50$100$200
TOTAL$610$964$1,720

🏷️ Specific Prices

🏠 Accommodation

1BR Apartment (Center)$500/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$350/mo
Hostel$15/night
Airbnb$900/mo

🍽️ Food & Drinks

Local Meal$4
Mid-range Restaurant$12
Weekly Groceries$60
Coffee$2
Beer$N/A

💼 Work & Utilities

Coworking (Monthly)$120
SIM Card (Data)$15/mo
Gym Membership$30/mo

How El Zonte Compares

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

💡 Money-Saving Tips for El Zonte

  • 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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