How Much Does it Cost to Live in EL SALVADOR? - Renting in San Salvador

[@ThatExpatMom]

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[@erlithmunoz4430]

so sweet, and beatiful.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Erlith 😁🫶🇸🇻

[@spanfan]

¿Usted y las hijas hablan español? Me encantaría ver un video en español

[@romeoadjam8067]

Thank you for sharing all these videos. It really inspired my wife and I to move to El Salvador by 2026. Bringing the whole family to visit this spring . Any resources for expat to work in El Salvador ? ( Especially tech )?

[@sammy5329]

Wonderful I'm glad to hear that El Salvador is more safe than before

[@ThatExpatMom]

It is amazing! It is the safest place I've ever lived and I feel so grateful! 💙

[@jacqui5320]

​@@ThatExpatMommake sure you do your part to keep that Wonderful president in power 🙏🙏

[@expat8460]

Bukele is a awesome @@jacqui5320

[@ThatExpatMom]

As a foreigner I'm not allowed to comment on politics but I am grateful to call El Salvador home 💙 and hope it always continues thrive 😁

[@wesBlue]

​@@ThatExpatMomcan you help me i alraidy learned Spanish in Dr

[@CarlosSanchez-yv2fd]

I love ❤️ the good people of El Salvador and foreigners who believe El Salvador is another world 🌍🌎❤🙏

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Carlos! Moving to El Salvador 13 years ago to be with my Salvadoran husband and grow our family here was the best decision I ever made 💙

[@djmac-wq5ii]

I wanna move there but Im afraid

[@Holabook]

Thank you for sharing such great information! This video has helped immensely with my search for a rental. May you and your family have an amazing week! ☀️

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Holabook! 😁 I'm so happy this helped 💙 more in this series coming very soon but feel free to reach out directly if you have any questions [e-mail]

[@Holabook]

@@ThatExpatMom Thank you so much Carol! I appreciate it!

[@seanwfindley]

This video is exceptional.

[@melvynvandervoort5973]

Gracias preciosa mi hermana y yo estuvimos en El Salvador la semana pasada y lo que mas me gusto es la seguridad además de ver a mi gente linda ❤

[@rosa-x4o8q]

Hello I am the opposite a salvadorean living in the states with a white husband . We are both subscribed to your channel .Its incredible the cost of life there it’s comparable to many places here . We enjoyed your videos.

[@azzv.kuskatan]

Why did you include his skin colour? Too much American indoctrination 😮

[@saulojosuecastillo3118]

Thank you for the information about El Salvador. I wish it continues to improve. ❤

[@JayJay-kb4dq]

Yes I would love to hear about beach rentals and maybe beach property buying if you can. Thank you so much for the video.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Absolutely 😊 will do!

[@oscaromarquez9389]

The last sentence of your video is very important. I wouldn't wanna raise a family anywhere else than EL SALVADOR, means a lot for me. Thank you THE EXPAT FAMILY !! I have been in the USA for most of my life, but returning to EL SALVADOR is always a possibility. 😊

[@ThatExpatMom]

It was heartfelt 💙 My husband and children have been born and raised in El Salvador and I am so grateful to call El Salvador home 😊 Do you get to visit El Salvador often?

[@jaimehernandez-zw7qe]

I loved all the info you just gave us. Thank you for sharing. I was born in ES and lived until I was 20 yo. I'm planning to go back and spend my retirement years in my little pulgarcito.

[@ThatExpatMom]

That is so awesome Jaime I love to hear this! I'm glad this video was helpful 😁 it's just the beginning of my series but feel free to reach out directly [e-mail] if you have any other questions

[@rebeccahernandez7925]

Love this video would love to hear more about different areas. Beach rentals sound amazing as well 🏖️😊

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Rebecca you've got it! Coming very soon 😁

[@kristiorcutt534]

Thank you!

[@felixblanco-s7n]

Congratulations on having a channel , your family is so nice . We are entertained with all your stories and very useful information on El Salvador !!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! I really enjoy sharing my life here in El Salvador and all the natural beauty around. Thank you for hanging out with us I'm so glad you are having a good time! 😁 💙 🇸🇻

[@josev5903]

Always on point with your info. Thanks.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Jose 😁 always trying to add value 💙

[@georgeorellanasv]

The best summary Ive seen about living in SS, great/ real numbers and comparisons

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you George 💙 I'm really glad you liked it 😁

[@WAGNERMJW]

It would be most helpful were you to show examples of the kinds of places available in these areas at both ends of the price ranges that you represent.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hi Wagner 😁 all prices were gauged from current Facebook Marketplace listings for 3 bedrooms rentals at the time of filming 2 months ago. If you are looking for rentals currently available I highly recommend checking out www.elsalvadorrentals.com the website is fully bilingual 😊

[@VozDLatinos]

you know so much, i'm amazed and glad to hear from your insight. I would like to vacation there some time in the next year.

[@ThatExpatMom]

You should! You will love it! I have lived here for the past 13 years let me know if you have any questions 😁

[@pedropereira8924]

Very nice, thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much for hanging out. And listening to my Ted talk 😁 part 2 coming very soon!

[@cajeninnj]

I love hearing about all the differences in zones and crazy how the population varies! I’m anxious to hear about beach rentals. Ya never know but Tia May convince Tio To give it all up and be expats 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@ThatExpatMom]

Doooooo it! I would love to see your gorgeous face every day! 🤗 💙

[@cajeninnj]

@@ThatExpatMom if the states get any loonier……

[@ThatExpatMom]

💙💙💙💙💙

[@theevanpyle]

Hopefully Honduras 🇭🇳 can be more like El Salvador 🇸🇻

[@ThatExpatMom]

I think El Salvador is a shinning light for what is possible and I'm very grateful to be here 💙

[@franciscohuezo4902]

Lo primero es encarcelar a esas ratas pandilleras que es como un cancer para la sociedad.

[@sergiosergio12345678]

It will take someone like Bukele for countries to improve at the rate of El Salvador

[@darkfiend1982]

Barran a sus corruptos si no hacen eso jamás van a progresar

[@robrome8150]

Yes hopefully we pray for all central America "

[@jweeks9656]

Thanks to president Bukele for the great life available in Salvador

[@ThatExpatMom]

I am so grateful! 😁 💙

[@romeocuellar8021]

Thanks for having an honest opinion. Am new in your Chanel and I like it.

[@julious3603]

another great and very informative video!!!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Julius 💙 I'm so glad you liked it

[@nriv00]

Hi beautiful family! I love your videos and I've been a faithful follower for over a year. Many thanks for supporting and vouching for el Pulgarcito. Your smile and bubbly personality are contagious 👏🙏 I'm salvadoreño by birth but only lived there til the age of 11. Now that president Bukele has changed the country for good I want to move back but these real estate prices are killing me, they're insane 😫 I've worked in the finance/accounting field for over 25 years in the US. I did a little research and analysis and it's my belief that there's a RE bubble waiting to burst. The current prices do not correspond with socio-economic realities of the country. As such there has to be a correction in the market soon.

[@modestoalfaro237]

God bless you for all those very interesting videos.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you! 😁 Many blessings to you and your family as well 💙

[@campos3391]

I totally agree, I moved to ES after 42 years living in the states,and what a difference as far as security.There is no comparison, but I live in Santa Ana, the west of SS and I made the right choice, I rent a house for now, $750, huge house 3+1 bedroom recently built near the most sophisticated Santa Ana businesses and restaurants, steps away from Walmart and Pricemart coming soon. Highly recommended.

[@ThatExpatMom]

That is so awesome to hear! Santa Ana is a beautiful area! And much more economical when it comes to rent than San Salvador for sure 😊 We moved just outside San Salvador 3 years ago and rent is much less here but we are able to work from home and not commute much during peak traffic hours so it works out great.

[@cfcf6216]

Hi Campos, If you can please provide more or less the address around. I am looking to rent. Thank you

[@campos3391]

@@cfcf6216 Hello, yes I can, there are several residentials around here, if you’re driving from SS , as you entered Santa Ana from the main highway, Panamericana, on your right is Walmart, right across is our neighborhood, residential Arizona and others.

[@campos3391]

@@ThatExpatMom Glad to hear that, I've been watching your videos since, before I moved to ES of course, Santa Ana is a great place to live now.

[@EDDIEJETTY]

That pricemart by El Congo is going to be huge for jobs 🎉

[@dunkan42]

a lot of information in a few minutes, and there is something that I have never heard of, and it is why they do not implement a schedule until midnight, for example, the big markets to do the shopping?, because there is no traffic, and it is easier to move in the city, don't you think Carol? the government should promote that.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Dunkan I was a call center trainer in my previous life back in the US 😂 making complicated topics easy to digest is my speciality 😁 I do miss late night markets (that's when I used to shop in the US much less crowded) I think that is something that may come now that safety is not an issue at all

[@Gadget_Geek777]

I was born in San Salvador. Proud of my country!!!!

[@ThatExpatMom]

☺️💙🇸🇻 El Salvador is AMAZING

[@javirodriguez5617]

Life is getting really expensive even here in the country side la Libertad,,,so that's why going on diet is helpful ...cucumber,,tomatoes that's what I do😅😂

[@ThatExpatMom]

Life is getting expensive everywhere for sure! I'm so grateful fresh fruits and veg are so much more economical here in El Salvador

[@MountainRaider-so8qx]

As a Salvadoran; El Salvador is way too EXPENSIVE!!!

[@ThatExpatMom]

I think inflation has gotten crazy world wide. Rent in San Salvador has gone up quite a bit since I moved here 14 years ago (in some places doubled) we moved about 30 minutes outside of San Salvador 5 years back and I love it we are still close enough to the city but rent is much more resonable the further away from the city you go.

[@Tom-gv4vx]

Looking good,like bit coin might get a chance to work,,hope the dogs of war don't get sent back in,,the only thing I can see stopping it now,viva la vida loca

[@shea5702]

Wow, thank you for such an informative video. I will definitely check out El Salvador.

[@ThatExpatMom]

You are very welcome Shea😁💙

[@gesanchez007]

This video was very helpful to know the home prices and good knowledge to have. Great job!! 👍🏻

[@ThatExpatMom]

That's awesome! I'm so glad it was helpful there are many more Videos coming soon 💙

[@AdaColumbaPortillo]

Thank you for this beautiful video and positive things you said about my beautiful Country!!! God bless you!!

[@tonydominguez5963]

Wow I haven’t heard from you guys in a while! Nice to see you guys again with new information.

[@neftalivillatorocoreas2786]

Hi! It's always so fun to see you/hear you ❤

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Neftali it's so great to talk with you too! How is your week going so far? 😊

[@neftalivillatorocoreas2786]

@ThatExpatMom It's going very well, thank you! Hope the same for you and yours. Thank you for liking my country😀 🙌

[@ronaldgutierrez5678]

Definitely I’ll love to hear about beach rentals in El Salvador

[@ThatExpatMom]

You got it Ronald! Coming VERY SOON 😁

[@terrahueca5245]

Una casa digna empieza desde $200 baño, ducha, cocina, garden, 2 habitaciones y parqueo seguro hoy día en cualquier lado. Las hay de todos los precios estilo americano empiezan desde $500 alquiler al mes.

[@phillipkoh3081]

I like the way u say El Salvador.. 😊

[@monyfruitcale721]

I admire immigrant like you that take the time to tell people

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Mony I am very grateful to call El Salvador home 💙

[@doriszelaya1230]

Cool, I will be comfortable to live back home at last, was recently here I was amazed by all the positive changes in the recent years, I have own real state here thought the years but had to sold it bc not having property managers was difficult to manage, I will in near future build again, I love to have my own place with all amenities im now so used to, so looking forward to come back not to the city but a nice peaceful place, near the beaches Thanks for sharing… nice resource to consider different places to retire safe and comfortable…! Again, thank you☺️

[@ThatExpatMom]

That is so amazing to hear Doris! I love it when I hear of Salvadorans happily moving home, and it is happening quite frequently 💙 I love the beaches here in El Salvador each one has its own personality 😊 do you have a favorite Beach or area you'd love to live in?

[@doriszelaya1230]

@@ThatExpatMom Thanks for your kind reply:) I was born in Sonsonate, I find it pretty hot there,perhaps La Libertad or Santa Ana, I’m more inclined to the west part of the country,tho, I visited beaches in the other part of country, (orient area) when I left I never thought I could return to live here again, is really encouraging to see the state of country now and since I always wanted to be a bilingual teacher, I think I have a shot to it now,LoL… one never knows ☺️ overall, I’m happy to see years of peace & prosperity now for years to come 🫶✌🏽👏

[@ThatExpatMom]

@doriszelaya1230 the beaches in Sonsonate are beautiful but yes very hot 😅 the Oriente side has the best sunsets in my opinion and I think the property value over there will sky rocket as more tourism infrastructure is built over there but I do love the west side as well La Libertad is just stunning and will always have a piece of my heart as that is where my husband took me on our first date 💙 I wish you and your family all the best in the world Doris! Please send me an email when you make the move (or if you have any questions) we would love to meet you one day.

[@mariovela6206]

Thanks Carol for this detailed video!!!

[@ThatExpatMom]

You are so welcome Mario! 😁 More info coming VERY SOON 😁

[@mauro.6666]

Chévere!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Gracias, de un Tecleño.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Yeiii! Santa Tecla.

[@frankysiguenza3237]

My pension right now will be $3k a month I'm sure i can live better in El Salvador than here on the future i noticed that the most i will get working 15 years more will be $4k i don't think i will enjoy much with that pension El Salvador looks brights already.

[@ThatExpatMom]

You can definitely live comfortably here with that pension, especially retired with the freedom to live outside the main city (or even inside if you choose to. Do you get to visit El Salvador often?

[@frankysiguenza3237]

@@ThatExpatMom my plan is live there fprever 🤠

[@demm581]

Move to Costa Rica is way better than any central American country, do your research

[@ThatExpatMom]

@demm581 hi Demm I moved to El Salvador 13 years ago to be with my Salvadoran husband and grow our family here. We love El Salvador and it's family values.

[@demm581]

@@ThatExpatMom no le voy a quitar que los salvadoreños son personas humildes y amigables, y que el presidente Bukele esta haciendo un grandioso trabajo de eso estoy super seguro

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hay subtítulos CC disponibles en español, inglés y más There are CC Subtitles available in both Spanish,English, and more

[@Garcia1900]

Hi Carol

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hi fortnite! 🤗

[@Archenemy096]

People need to get something in El Salvador before get more expensive🇸🇻 ✌️

[@ThatExpatMom]

If possible I totally agree. We have wanted to buy our home for years hopefully some day it will be a reality ARCHENEMY 💙

[@Gismotronics]

I am a Bitcoiner and interested in El Salvador as a place live. I'm not rich but would be happy living quite far from urban areas but close enough to conveniently travel to get supplies, medical treatment, etc when necessary. Suggestions?

[@ThatExpatMom]

There are so many areas that meet this criteria. Are you interested in beach or town? Do you want to live close to other bitcoiners or would you rather immerse yourself in a local community? El Salvador is a small country less than 4 hours drive to cross from one end to the other but there is so much beauty everywhere. If you don't mind driving you can be in the mountains, beach, town, and city all in one day. Feel free to reach out directly with any questions to [e-mail]

[@Marilynefc]

as someone who was born there but came at 2. I loveeee learning about this. Like I had no idea!

[@JorgeRamirez-bu2xo]

Gracias por mostrar lo bueno y bonito de nuestro pais....God bless

[@ThatExpatMom]

Gracias a ti Jorge! Many blessings to you and your family 💙

[@kgcg202126]

Great video! ☺

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much 😁💙🇸🇻 glad you liked it

[@MamaLlama007]

Oh my word! 1st time here, your so pretty & bubbly & fun! New sub!❤

[@j.clements2093]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you! Very happy you enjoyed it 😁💙

[@Noel-rk5yv]

Thank you for the information. From Barcelona Spain 🇪🇸

[@guillenrva]

Hi K&C I hope everything is going great with you 🙏 ❤️🇸🇻

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hiiiiii 😁 I've missed you so much! The end of 2023 was dedicated to family; flu, bronchitis, my aunts cancer journey, big girl school, birthdays, and the holidays but I've been working on big things behind the scenes to share very soon as well as working on your next videos! 😁 I've got great tips and trips lined up for 2024.

[@WAGNERMJW]

What would actually be useful would be if you showed examples of what one could rent at the ends of the ranges you cite.

[@ThatExpatMom]

That is a great request! Examples coming VERY soon 😊 I'll send you a link when it's up.

[@miguelperaza1666]

Hi , well explained, thanks for the information, blessings to you and family, I’ll be visiting next week to El Salvador, I’ll be in San Benito thank you , I think I’ll have a good time there

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hi Miguel! Thank you so much! 🤗 💙 I'm so glad it was helpful and I hope you have an AMAZING time here in El Salvador I know you are going to love it! 😁 💙 🇸🇻

[@miguelperaza1666]

@@ThatExpatMom thank you !!!

[@juliandiaz876]

Thank you beautiful girl from Lubbock Texas nice country that is my country thank you viva Bukele ❤️🇺🇸🇸🇻🇺🇦

[@javirodriguez5617]

Your speeches are like you say Americans,,,,Uplift.....priceless😊

[@ThatExpatMom]

😁 I just speak my truth and I am very grateful to call El Salvador home 💙

[@Psalms128]

Hi! Can you please do a video on land and home purchase prices? Also how to buy from reputable companies? I see you did a cost of living video 2 years ago, can you do an updated one? I hear a lot of things have changed with pricing

[@ThatExpatMom]

Coming right up 😁 I'll send you a link to the first one in just a couple days (you must be a mind reader)

[@Psalms128]

@@ThatExpatMom 💓 thank youuu!!! You’re awesome! We are visiting this coming summer (my first time back since 1999). So excited!

[@Nere950]

Thank for sharing your video..happy New Year 2024. 🎉🎉🎉

[@DiseasedKodak]

I want more info on beach rentals! 🙏

[@ThatExpatMom]

You got it! Coming very soon!

[@NomadicMigrant]

Very informative video. Thank you! 🙌

[@UlyRosales]

Super helpful! Thank u!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Uly 😁 glad it was helpful!

[@MikeChevez]

Thanks so much amiga. God bless you!!

[@nebulae10]

Show us each area cool to see what it's like 🙂😎

[@ThatExpatMom]

You got it 😁💙

[@josegranadosgranados202]

Hey lady I like you channel.I live hollywood california .but I am salvadorean god bless

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hey Jose that's awesome! I love a fellow California El Salvador connection 💙 many blessings to you and your family as well!

[@yrmabatres1870]

Wow very interesting thank you.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Awesome! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video Yrma. Many more to come 💙

[@waltmart9465]

very accurate reporting 👍🏻

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Walt 😁 tried to cram a lot of info in a small package 📦

[@jokerjokejoe]

I saw that coffee cup at Starbucks when I was there 😊 hello from Lake Tahoe Nv

[@ThatExpatMom]

It's one of my favorites in my collection for sure 😊 💙 🇸🇻

[@WAGNERMJW]

Yup. Very much interested in long term beach/close off-beach rental costs.

[@ThatExpatMom]

More Videos coming very soon on just this topic 😊 are you currently in El Salvador?

[@josevsanchez3608]

Hi spat mon interesting video I'm fron cuscatlan by to cojutepeque there is more chipper the houses but i hear there in the Escalon and antguo cuscatlan is little spensive in ilopango is good also to live thanks for all information blesses

[@ThatExpatMom]

Absolutely 💙 and I only used 3 bedroom rentals in the examples to keep it even and give a general idea but there are so many different types of homes, sizes, and amenities everywhere 😊 many blessings to you and your family too Jose

[@josevsanchez3608]

Thanks Same to you and your beatyful family spat mon

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you!! 😁

[@WAGNERMJW]

Still DESPERATELY awaiting your infovideo on beach-front and beach-area rentals.

[@ThatExpatMom]

I promise I'm working on your next videos 😊 is there a beach you're particular untested in? The west side (El Tunco, El Zonte, Sunzal, Costa del Sol) or the East side (Metalio, las Flores, El cuco, Tamarindo). Do you prefer to rent or purchase? What size home are you looking for? Please send me an email [e-mail] and I'd be happy to answer any of your questions and pass along info on some properties for you. 😁

[@blankyflores2577]

Thanks, great info. Ciao.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Blanky 😊💙🇸🇻 hope you have an amazing day!

[@blankyflores2577]

@@ThatExpatMomTy, have a lovely day!!!, ciao.

[@reynaayala4741]

You would be a really good realtor in El Salvador.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you! The realtor market here is pretty fierce 😊

[@romeoaleman9531]

You very welcome always

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you

[@romeoaleman9531]

Wow good job

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Romeo

[@elynocente]

Buen video, pero que tal con este Cabello Sheewee Herman?

[@ThatExpatMom]

Jajajaja En palabras de pee wee - I know you are, but what am I 😂

[@scalixtotarso]

Exelente video....me llega.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you m so happy it was helpful 😁

[@EduardoLopez-xm6fo]

Nice. Hey do you know about Miramonte prices?

[@JoseRodriguez-vh9tf]

What are wages like? I was born in El Salvador, but moved to the us when I was 7. I'm thinking that moving back to El Salvador would be nice.

[@ThatExpatMom]

It really depends on the dog and level within the job but they are much lower than in the US for example a full time English teacher would make $500 a month and a bilingual rep at a call center can expect to make between 600-900 a month but the account manager could easily make 3k a month. A private Dr here will make a great living but it won't be comparable to the wages in the US either. Though starting a business is much easier here than the US too. There is definitely a trade off but I wouldn't want to live or raise my family anywhere else 💙

[@JoseRodriguez-vh9tf]

@@ThatExpatMom Thank you for your reply. I figured it would be that way, but of course the cost of living is lower than the U.S. so it evens out somewhat. Thanks again for your quick reply.

[@trabajosdehvacenusa7771]

Minimum wage is only 360 a month, but bukele said a couple of days ago El Salvador is heading to a economy that the minimum wage will be 900 dollars a month, and with Google moving a headquarters to El Salvador it will be like a domino situation the others technology companies like apple, Facebook, Tesla will fallow and move a headquarters to El Salvador creating a technology hub for the Latinoamerica region, we are talking about good wages, 1500 dollars a month just for cleaning guy, think about El Salvador is turning another Singapore, health care systems in El Salvador is already better than usa system

[@JoseRodriguez-vh9tf]

@@trabajosdehvacenusa7771 Here's hoping the country and its economy keep improving.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Absolutely Jose. Cost of living in El Salvador is lower than the US overall especially when it comes to things like insurance and medical. It's just not an even 30% less for everything which is what most people imagine when they hear cost of living is less. Rent can be equal to some areas of the US as well as cost of food and gas and clothing and electronics can even be more expensive here. Life is expensive everwhere these days but we choose to live in El Salvador and raise our kids here because it is the best overall life for our family for reasons other than money 💙 feel free to reach out if you have any other questions [e-mail] 😁

[@vivianapons4388]

thanks for the information. And with regard to preparing emigration documents, is it easy or difficult?

[@romeoaleman9531]

is amazing

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Romeo El Salvador is AMAZING

[@derlingarcia9339]

Thanks for the info, I want to move to El Salvador, but my wife is kind of skeptical. Hopefully, I can convince her. And how much does the school cost? 😊

[@ThatExpatMom]

That is a great question! It depends... Public school is free but private schools are not. The prices can range grately especially amongst the bilingual schools (these can get quite high especially if you like me have multiple children) but they can also have great perks asides from being bilingual (which is already amazing) like dual diplomos in both El Salvador and the US or college agreements with European sister schools. Most bilingual schools will be in San Salvador as well though there are a few outside. I will make a video on this very soon 😁 moving to El Salvador to be with my Salvadoran husband and grow our family was the best decision I ever made 💙

[@anak_kucing101]

First make a first visit to explore the country, then plan to establish.

[@angelalopez5272]

The country has many beautiful places to visit, however, living permanently is another level. My family in El Salvador don’t think the same. Many poor people who continue struggling with the economy don’t see a solution. If you are rich you can live everywhere but it is still risky. If you are a tourist, you just visit the nice areas spend your money and go home. The politics in El Salvador talk nice and romanticize the country but the reality is another. People don’t have a voice in El Salvador.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hi Angela I am sorry your family is unhappy here. I wish them and you all the best 💙 I moved to El Salvador 13 years ago, and we are by no means wealthy, I am a Stay at home mom and youtuber my Salvadoran husband works here in El Salvador to provide for our family. Living here is not free in fact it can be quite expensive lately (as is the rest of the world) I think everyone is struggling to make ends meet, ourselves included, everywhere. With that said I wouldn't want to live or raise my children anywhere else. I myself love living in El Salvador the sense of community, and family values is what makes this country so amazing to me.

[@herreraedgar694]

True, the reality is totally different, if you get a local job you won’t see it cheaper, maybe your income come from overseas. Same happens in some part of yucatan peninsula, many retired Canadians are moving to the see because is cheaper. Hope house rent won’t increase otherwise will ruin local residents.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hi EH 😊 Rental costs in San Salvador are not cheap you are absolutely correct. This video is not a commentary on how inexpensive it is to live in El Salvador it was just a realistic look at the current rental listing prices in the city. I am a stay at home mom and my husband is a Salvadoran who works here in El Salvador. I have never held an overseas job while living here over the 13 years. We actually live 30 minutes outside the city where rent is more reasonable. We don't live in El Salvador because it is cheap, I moved here to be with my husband and we choose to stay here because we love El Salvador and the family values 💙🇸🇻

[@WAGNERMJW]

Yup. Info on beach and near beach rentals would be appreciated.

[@ManuelGarcia-gw3zv]

What's up beautiful señorita?? Welcome to El Salvador!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hi Manual I moved to El Salvador 13 years ago to be with my Salvadoran husband...we now have 3 daughters all born here 😁

[@hime800]

Keeping tradition and family values is more important than money I wish America knew this

[@acajutlapearlofthepacific3735]

Welcome to El Salvador come to visit Acajutla, Sonsonate

[@ThatExpatMom]

That is on my list for sure! I loved getting to know Playa Metalio and would love to get to know Acajutla! Can you recommend any places we should make sure to visit while there?

[@kangaroocrypto4663]

There's only 1 way this insane market ends. I never knew El Salvadorians were so wealthy and could afford such high rental prices

[@ThatExpatMom]

Making ends meet is a struggle everywhere right now, we are all doing the best we can for our families, but I am grateful to live in El Salvador for reasons money cannot buy 💙 Rental costs in San Salvador are higher than many people expect but the examples I gave were all for 3 bedroom rentals in the city. You can find smaller homes for much less and homes just outside the city (like the one we rent) are much more economical if you are willing to commute. My husband and children were all born and raised in El Salvador but I am originally from San Diego. I loved growing up in San Diego but I wouldn't want to raise my kids there.

[@estebancruz6194]

Not wanting to raise the kids in SD.. hmm very interesting..

[@nriv00]

Hi Expat mom, what area does your family live ? I don't need a big home. I'm looking for a 2 BR preferably a home with a small yard outside the city as I'm not a fan of crowded areas. My budget is $500 approx. Would you kindly suggest a few tips/pointers for me? I'm looking daily on Facebook Marketplace to no avail 😩

[@ThatExpatMom]

Why is it interesting Esteban? In order to survive in San Diego I had to work constantly and wouldn't have had time to be with my children.

[@ThatExpatMom]

We live about 30 minutes outside the city and pay 550 a month kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4q3lKGYrNKlopI are you from El Salvador or currently here?

[@HannaYakaniuk]

Thank you so much for the video! Btw you are so gorgeous 😻

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Hanna! 😁 I'm really happy you liked the video 💙

[@juanlara94]

Wow nice

[@delmypennington4450]

San Benito is the Best in El Salvado,gracias for su información, saludes desde California.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Gracias a usted Delmy por ver nuestro video.

[@carlosvega8417]

Great work!

[@cesarandrade3033]

How is my peoples living In San Salvador affording this crazy rent prices?? How!!???

[@ThatExpatMom]

Honestly it's not always easy but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Generally the further away from San Salvador the more economical the rent , we llive about 30 minutes outside of San Salvador in Suburbia.

[@infnitousa8186]

Cuteness overload ❤❤❤❤

[@ThatExpatMom]

El Salvador is totally cute 💙🇸🇻

[@infnitousa8186]

You are

[@simeonpetkov5562]

Hi , very nice video !! Is there a good safe website to check specific houses ? We are planning to spend few months soon and see how we feel?

[@JackoGoesWacko]

Hey would love to know about beach living ???

[@ThatExpatMom]

Can do 👍 do you have a particular beach area you are interested in or beaches in general? 😊

[@jonathanosorio9799]

Hola amiga te saludo desde Kentucky USA

[@javirodriguez5617]

A house in the beach area would cost an arm and a leg like Ernest says on youtube ...I learned English watching KZbin 😂

[@ThatExpatMom]

Right now a house on the beach is getting pretty pricey but I would bet that it will be much more expensive this time next year

[@jessicapilgrim9806]

If you negotiate with your landlord you can change their minds about Bitcoin. You can show them how to accept bitcoin through their Chivo wallet, that way they can easily convert it to USD if they choose to.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Absolutely 😊 negotiations are encouraged while renting be it the price or mode of payment. Some landlords will accept bitcoin but the majority will not. Many people here in El Salvador understand how bitcoin works and still choose not to use it and that's ok. If needed you can withdraw cash from a bitcoin atm in El Salvador and pay in USD

[@jessicapilgrim9806]

It's definitely a slow adoption but things are happening here! :) @@ThatExpatMom

[@RolandoRamos-f5t]

were are you located ? why you do not make more videos? we miss you

[@carloseduardomenendezm.2389]

ohh wow interesting info, i arrived for curiosity but stay for those eyes 😮😮😮😮😮😍😍

[@ThatExpatMom]

Glad you enjoyed the video Carlos more to come very soon

[@carloseduardomenendezm.2389]

@@ThatExpatMom well, i will become on your fan #1 or #2 maybe 😋 👍🏻