San Salvador Scores

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1400.
  • Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.

  • Education: Secondary and higher education institutions provide a very mediocre level of knowledge, which indicates the need to reform them and introduce new, more effective programs and trained teachers.

  • Safety: Unfortunately, the situation is not calm, the level of security is extremely low.
  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

  • Fits for families: Unfortunately, San Salvador does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.

  • Quality of life: San Salvador performs above average in subjective well-being, jobs and wages, income and well-being, health, social connections, environmental quality, education and skills, work and leisure balance, housing and personal safety.

  • Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.

  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.

  • Nightlife: San Salvador has a small number of pubs and nightclubs, but the existing ones are characterized by a high-quality level of service and reasonable prices.

  • Walkability: San Salvador has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.

  • Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.

  • English: It will not be easy to communicate in San Salvador directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.

  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in San Salvador.

  • Internet: The Internet speed in San Salvador is fine.
  • Air quality:
  • Free WiFi: Almost half of all cafes, restaurants and gas stations have free wi-fi. But there are cases when you have to pay for Wi-Fi, the cost is usually indicated in the check.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in San Salvador has very low salaries as low as $360 a month.
  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in San Salvador is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

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