General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | San Salvador |
| Country | El Salvador |
| Currency | US Dollar |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.2% |
| Gdp | 28.757 billion USD |
| Size | 21,041 km² |
| Population | 6,704,864 |
| Population density | 323.2 /km² |
| Kids per female | 2.01 |
| City population | 66.1% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 20∘C |
| Summer | 27∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Spanish |
| Population able to read | 91.5% |
| Population with a college degree | 11.3% |
| Population able to speak english | 11% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 34.9 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.8/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Avianca El Salvador |
| Main airport | Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $3 |
| Coffee | $1.5 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $40/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.00/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 13% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $3500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 21.04/MBits |
| Tld | .sv |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 58% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Mercado Libre |
| Supermarket | Walmart |
| Pharmacy | Farmacias San Nicolás |
| Drugstore | Farmacias Económicas |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football (soccer) |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pupusas | Thick corn tortillas filled with various ingredients such as cheese, beans, or pork | $1.50-$2.50 |
| Sopa de res | Beef soup with vegetables | $3-$4 |
| Arroz con pollo | Rice with chicken | $4-$5 |
| Pan con pavo | Turkey sandwich | $2-$3 |
| Quesadilla | Tortilla filled with cheese and other ingredients | $2-$3 |
| Tamales | Cornmeal dough filled with meat or vegetables and wrapped in corn husks | $1-$2 |
| Atol de elote | Sweet corn drink | $1-$1.50 |
| Horchata | Rice milk drink | $1-$1.50 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Atol de Elote | A sweet and thick drink made from corn, milk, and sugar | $0.50-$1.00 |
| Horchata | A refreshing drink made from rice, milk, and cinnamon | $0.50-$1.00 |
| Licuado | A smoothie made from fresh fruit, milk, and sugar | $1.00-$2.00 |
| Café de Olla | A coffee drink made with coffee, cinnamon, and piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar) | $1.00-$2.00 |
| Tiste | A traditional drink made from corn, cocoa, and achiote (annatto) | $1.00-$2.00 |
| Chicha | A fermented drink made from corn or rice | $1.00-$2.00 |
| Pilsener | A popular local beer | $1.00-$2.00 |
| Flor de Caña | A world-renowned rum | $2.00-$5.00 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Indigo Fabric | Handwoven cotton fabric dyed with natural indigo | $10-$20 per yard |
| Hammocks | Colorful, hand-woven hammocks made from cotton or nylon | $20-$50 |
| Ceramics | Handmade pottery with traditional designs | $5-$20 |
| Wood Carvings | Intricate carvings of animals, birds, and other objects | $10-$50 |
| Leather Goods | Handcrafted leather bags, wallets, and belts | $20-$100 |
| Coffee | El Salvador is known for its high-quality coffee | $10-$20 per pound |
| Chocolate | El Salvador produces some of the finest chocolate in the world | $5-$15 per bar |
| Rum | El Salvador’s national drink, made from sugarcane | $10-$20 per bottle |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Commemorates the beginning of the new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Mother’s Day | May 10 | Honors mothers and motherhood |
| Father’s Day | June 17 | Honors fathers and fatherhood |
| Independence Day | September 15 | Commemorates El Salvador’s independence from Spain in 1821 |
| Columbus Day | October 12 | Commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492 |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Honors all Christian saints |
| Day of the Dead | November 2 | Commemorates the dead |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | El Diario de Hoy |
| Online news | elsalvador.com |
| Tv | TCS |
| Radio | Radio YSKL |