Why Everyone Wants to Move to and Retire in El Salvador? | Pros, Cons, and Cost of Living

[@the_expat]

*What can you rent in your city for $600?* Is it better or worse than the house we showed in El Salvador? Let us know! Check also our video about *the cheapest cities to live a GOOD LIFE in South America* : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWW3dWaHfdior68si=vS1tTmsnbQ-vM5RT

[@oscartrujillo5278]

I traveled El Salvador recently, fantastic very affordable and best, super safe. I’m considering moving there for good. 👍🏼

[@williesteele4503]

what part of el Salvador did you visit?

[@ElSalvadorInsiders]

Hey Oscar, we moved here over two years ago and have been documenting our journey ever since. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

[@SohLuki]

@@ElSalvadorInsiderswhat?? I’m subscribed to your channel, I watched your latest video maybe 2-3 days ago 😂. It’s great having good people like you in my country. I enjoy your videos btw keep ‘em coming

[@ElSalvadorInsiders]

@@SohLuki thank you so much for your support!

[@madnalab3901]

congrats to el salvador and president bukele for turning the country in the safest and prosperous nation in the americas

[@SohLuki]

We are already the safest now we are working on being the most prosperous. Bukele is an amazing individual.. love this man 🫡

[@PINE1berry]

I think the question remains as to what will happen to El Salvador after Bukele. Will the reforms continue after his term in office? I hope so.

[@the_expat]

That is a good point. I think that his party (Nuevas Ideas) has a good pool of talents, but not sure how cohesive they are.

[@Donaldthefelontrump]

This is the question in everyone's minds. I think el salvador needs 2 more terms out of him. If a generation ranges from 15 to 20 years, then perhaps it would be wise to raise this new generation under bukele's leadership so that they only know and understand peace, justice and God. So that any other way of life is undesirable and foreign to them. So that only great leaders come from them.

[@bitesizeenglish3716]

Trust me. He's got a plan. The lives of many Salvadorans depend on it.

[@walterchevez9960]

For sure , the parties of the past are not coming back. Once the wheels were set in motion there’s no turning back. Even though Bukele might not be the president whoever replaces him will continue his legacy, plus people are tired of insecurities and crime.

[@acalero2308]

The corruption will continue, for sure just with less fanfare.

[@ernestoclaros-jn9vf]

Great video

[@Jorge-e4c2l]

Frontier airline BASIC roundtrip fare from ATL to SAL is $285.11 under 4hours. ❤

[@AlexHernandez-pg7to]

How was the experience

[@pugetsound1272]

Thanks so much! I have learned so much from your video. My friend has visited El Salvador twice and he loves El Salvador.

[@ElSalvadorInsiders]

When are you going to visit? 🇸🇻🚀

[@boink800]

El Salvador is the home of the "pupusa" ... the greatest snack food ever. *Yum*

[@ElSalvadorInsiders]

Pupusas are great! We always have them for dinner, but we recently found out that they’re also a breakfast food for Salvadorans.

[@josewalterbenitez2309]

Pupusas are the only food in the world that can be serve at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just think having pizza at breakfast or sushi early in the morning. 😂💥

[@boink800]

@@ElSalvadorInsiders Pupusas are eaten all day, much like arepas are in Colombia and in Venezuela.

[@ElSalvadorInsiders]

@@boink800 got it! It make sense. In fact, we can enjoy pupusas no matter what the time of the day is 😁

[@DiscoverTop10_q2b]

@@ElSalvadorInsiders Salvador is a very nice place to retire

[@ericallen3006]

congratulations El Salvador. Hope to visit soon

[@ElSalvadorInsiders]

El Salvador is experiencing a renaissance, and it's incredible to witness. The changes we've seen over the past two years are mind-blowing!

[@oscartrujillo5278]

As far as transportation, El Salvador, will introduce a new public transit system only seen in first world countries.

[@top.350]

I bet only in San Salvador

[@nickolouszahar2193]

The ccrime rate in many U.S. Cities is actually much higher than the Cities report. For example, some cities have simply changed how they accumulate statistics so they look better, like not counting the crime if no one was convicted or the criminal were released.

[@the_expat]

Wow, so cities like Cleveland or Detroit are probably even more dangerous than the numbers show? 😨

[@nickolouszahar2193]

@@the_expat indeed they are. LA, New York, Saint Louis, Baltimore, Washington DC, etc..all have areas you do not want to go in, even during the day. When you defund the police and have George Soros sponsored District Attorneys and Prosecutors, you have a Nightmare. Not only for Crime, some areas have so much homeless street people it is disgusting.

[@kemangraya2382]

Because all the convicted killers, drug smugglers, rapist are now in America

[@cyrusjimenez159]

It’s my destination.

[@JWinch]

Some of the pros sound good, but you have mislabeled the weather as a pro. El Pital is a mountain. Nobody lives on a mountain. The "mild summer" in Santa Ana is labeled as humid, muggy or even oppressive depending on the hour of the day according to the website weatherspark. It is only comfortable or dry in winter at a time when you are likely asleep. Same goes for San Salvador. More generally it describes pretty much all of central america unless you are a hermit living on a tall mountain. You cannot just list temperature and ignore humidity when talking about comfortable weather. To other readers, lookup Dew Point temperatures on weather spark to find out how comfortable a place really is. Only looking at temperature or only looking at relative humidity is often very misleading. It is the combination of the too that is the difference between having sticky feeling skin all the time (or worse) or feeling dry/comfortable.

[@the_expat]

"You cannot just list temperature and ignore humidity". Fair point, as a Latin American myself I should have paid attention to that. Thanks for the comment!

[@JWinch]

@@the_expat I am currently experiencing 78 F dew point (what weatherspark refers to as the highest level of discomfort - Miserable) in Boston. That is higher than the typical levels you find even in (IMO) inhospitable Cartagena. I hope to find some place nice and inexpensive to retire to in Latin America that isn't muggy.

[@Globetrotter-jz2uw]

@@JWinch * I gave up on S E Asia two years ago,getting tired of applying for visa,and the weather (very humid). Grab your suitcase and go and check out Ecuador! I say try Cuenca if you don't care for the beach! If you do,go to Salinas,Ecuador! I did buy a brand new 2 bdrm last year (March 2023) on the beach...that took care of my visa situation,now I'm permanent resident.

[@JWinch]

@@Globetrotter-jz2uw I am currently looking at Arequipa, Peru. I have been in Ecuador for a half year during the last year. But other than Ibarra, it is either too hot or too cool (or too dangerous depending on where). I would keep staying in Medellin but Colombia seems to have shut the door on me for no reason anyone can tell. But for other people any of those three countries has cities with MUCH better weather than just about anywhere in SE Asia (even Baguio). I haven't been to Cuenca, spent all my time in Quito. I think people should consider it. If Peru doesn't work out I will put Ecuador back on my list. Concerning the topic of this video, Peru has the 2nd lowest murder rate in Latin America after El Salvador. Maybe Ecuador will get there as their president seems to be at least partly emulating El Salvador's president on crime.

[@DylanMyth5728]

@@JWinch Me too. The humidity triggers my MS symptoms. Good luck on your search.

[@PassportPowell]

My favourite part of your videos is how you pronounce English words. I've just stated trying to learn spanish and i'[m no where near your level of english.

[@Youtuberoparaelpueblo]

El Salvador is buying 1500 new buses from China nice looking buses also they are making a lot of new things like a huge hospital, anew soccer stadium, a train that will run by the coast and new airport etc and if I ever get to become a millionaire I will put a dron that can transport people all over the country 😃

[@SohLuki]

I have big plans too my friend.. El Salvador is the best place to invest now. I’m proud to be Salvadoran 🇸🇻

[@livinlikealocalSV]

I conduct RELOCATION tours here. I’ve been helping foreigners come for the last 2.5 years. Your priorities have to align with ours- freedom/sovereignty over comfort/entitlement. Ex-pat contact me to do a collab!

[@StuG-pr9tf]

I am 62 and I am thinking about leaving the US. I would be collecting my social security. All I desire to do is find a part-time job there ( No speak spanish ) and find some nice large city parks to play disc golf in. And have good internet service

[@jesse-c9q]

I am ready to start packing.

[@cougarlove8542]

It’s not cheap in El Salvador perhaps because they use the printing press dollar. I do love the country and the President is the only politician that keeps promises in the world. So for me I absolutely love it and I have just cancelled my Costa Rica residency to take up my next step I. Life in El Salvador next year.

[@mikecrowley7486]

How is San Francisco De Gotera? One of my Special Forces friends was stationed there years ago and liked it.

[@carlose5751]

Hot, but beautiful. It's freshner outside from the town.

[@mikecrowley7486]

@@carlose5751 Thanks for responding, I appreciate it.

[@carlose5751]

@@mikecrowley7486 If you're going to need a good school, a good college, or medical services, that's not a going choice. Gotera is a little city far from the main cities, with not very good services yet and probably won't ever have them. It's good for having a simple lifestyle though.

[@ElSalvadorInsiders]

Hey Mike, San Francisco Gotera is a beautiful town, but if you're open to exploring other areas, I can recommend a few places that you might love even more, depending on what you're looking for-whether it's cultural experiences, outdoor activities, or something else. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need help deciding where to go.

[@top.350]

Probably not much to do there. San Salvador, Santa Ana and La libertad are my favorite places. Plenty to do there

[@jazzney21]

🎉🎉🎉

[@romi2276]

Compared to american cities it is easy to look good...

[@the_expat]

Indeed.

[@Donaldthefelontrump]

The decadence of our American dreams have led to rot and decay. We lost God along the way and look at us now. Neck deep in our own filth. El salvador seems like a refuge. To all who go there...check your bullshit at the airport you takeoff from. Let's not ruin that place. Amidst all the pain those people went through, they kept God in their hearts and theirs an innocence to them because they were closed off from our perversions. Let's keep them innocent.

[@user-mm1wj8il4n]

Nope, Japan is the safest and most desire country to come move to but it's not that easy being if you don't know how to speak, read and write Japanese life here in Japan would be very hard for foreigners wanting to live here in Japan.

[@katjerouac]

singapore is more desirable than japan

[@Chrixtinee]

It's the safest in the western hemisphere.

[@edwinarevalo2524]

Japan maybe be the safest country but their suicide rate is high. Also no work balance. El Salvador is more lay back. Both countries have their pros and cons. It all depends on what you are looking for.

[@jsema100]

Who cares about Japan??.. da!

[@carlosamaya4134]

Wright,but El Salvador is safer than most countries in the world !

[@BrianCappucci]

Why not Panama?

[@top.350]

Too hot. Even hotter than ES

[@karenrafael384]

Con-the garbage! Everyone litters, there’s garbage everywhere. Also the stray dogs.

[@Weilder.Lizama]

Everyone, please remember to pack some mosquito repellent, as it may be necessary.

[@the_expat]

True!

[@josewalterbenitez2309]

American Singapore in El Salvador. We are not latinos. We are americans too. Period!

[@the_expat]

El Salvador is part of Latin America...

[@josewalterbenitez2309]

@@the_expat We are americans, we are not latinos. Anerica is only one, divided in North America, Central America and South America. Latino is a bad nickname given by the gringos, so they stole americanism ftom us. Comprende?

[@josewalterbenitez2309]

América is only one. It is a continent, is not a country. America is divided in North Ametica, Central America and South America. Comprende? Or do you need a map to understand?

[@LoveLove-or4mn]

​​@@josewalterbenitez2309United States of AMERICA is a country, which happens to be in North America (Like you stated) lol Just like Estados Unidos de Mexico it's just simply called "Mexico. Tu ignorancia es fasinante, no tiene sentido lo que mencionastes. Buenas noches!

[@josewalterbenitez2309]

@@LoveLove-or4mn Vuestra ignorancia es peor. America is a continent. United States of (America, the continent.) United States of Mexico (country). Do you want me to explain with pears and apples?

[@germanmayorga1481]

"Was also a miseble peace of land!" What a miserable comparison.

[@robertoh.20]

four Reiners

[@MarkSilva-ht2du]

If you Google El Salvador, the famous prison with the ball, headed men curled up like snails with tattoos, comes up.

[@top.350]

You mean bold?

[@bettyb1581]

El Salvador thats insane 😂

[@the_expat]

Why Insane? A few good years of good policies might indeed change a country.

[@top.350]

We just went there and it’s very safe and beautiful. Beautiful beaches, surf contests, volcanoes, rainbow slides, waterfalls, excellent restaurants and the city we stayed at called San Benito looked like a little piece of the US. We had a great time

[@oscartrujillo5278]

Best of all, El Salvador is located only between four to five hour distance by plane from most States.

[@skyshark88]

Pronounce solvd instead of solved … better

[@the_expat]

Thanks! Working on that.

[@SohLuki]

This video has outdated information and a little misinformation but it’s not too bad. El Salvador is even better than than this video makes is sound. El Salvador THANKS TO OUR PRESIDENT BUKELE improves everyday.

[@allenwatkins4972]

Oh, brother!! What BS.

[@elenilsonquintana]

ridiculo,,no tenemos los recursos naturales,,

[@the_expat]

?

[@top.350]

Porque pones dos comas???

[@KB3TLE]

No good for me --- I don't speak Spanish and they don't speak English ! - - - Retirement is very easy and it has great weather with a very low cost of living - and the friendly welcoming local people also speak English -- all -- in the Philippines !!! It's also very safe these days on most of the islands after years of murdering drug dealers !!! > Old people don't need the aggravation of learning a language and the frustration of feeling isolated - unable to read menus business signs......while - the Philippines offers up to 70% lower cost of living than the US average ! --?-- I am very happy for the people in El Salvador - I really am - I just don't speak their language -- and -- 'they' don't speak mine. Inflation will rise the more people that move there - already housing is becoming an issue as the desirability increases. Happening in the US as people migrate to more desirable states - it makes them more expensive - creating shortages - and they are then less desirable ? 🤔

[@Fox_Zero]

I am going there again this year, went two years ago to Metro Manila and Davao, I felt very safe walking around, other than petty theft and the taxi scammers, people are generally very nice.

[@the_expat]

Thanks for the comment! We are making a video about the Philippines soon.

[@KB3TLE]

@@the_expat I have spent 3 years looking for an - 'ideal retirement destination' - with my specific criteria. -- Many likely are the same in the US & perhaps Canada. -- English -- Cost of living -- Weather -- Safe -- Friendly Welcoming locals -- US Embassy with SS Office -- Many other US expats...... All to 'soften' my landing and help getting situated and acclimated ! - - - The beauty of having many islands to choose from is any 'budget' can be found -- I have seen / found -- from $250 / month in a province - to many thousands in BGC ! There are also higher elevations with cooler temps. Cities at various elevations up to 5,000 ft. In all over 2,000 inhabited islands !!! - - - They had a previous President who actually was a Mayor prior and personally murdered drug dealers on the spot ! He encouraged citizens to do the same and many did. That's how he was elected President !!! = Now - the prisons have a few but many were murdered and fear has kept it w/o drug dealers ! - - - Some 400,000 US expats are living on several islands - retired - some digital nomads and students. Many more English speakers from the UK - Canada - Australia - New Zealand - Ireland....... you get the picture. Many single people are quite content with $1000 / month. Some prefer a bit more especially a couple nearer $1500. Naturally more extravagant spend much more - but a considerable number appear satisfied with under $2,000 / month - unless for a family. I can't wait to get there this fall.

[@Bryantgold]

[@recinosu]

EL SALVADOR OFFERS WHAT USA AND OTHER COUNTRIES LACK, LIKE SECURITY, LOW INFLATION, BEAUTIFUL BEACHES, VOLCANES , YOU DONT SEE HOMELESS OR DRUG ADDICTS ON THE STREETS, GOOD PLACE TO RAISE KIDS.

[@oscartrujillo5278]

Best of all, El Salvador is located only between four to five hour distance by plane from most States.