How Much Does it Cost to Live in EL SALVADOR? - My Monthly Expenses
How much are utilities? What is rent like? Is food expensive? How much does it cost to live in El Salvador? While this amount can differ greatly depending on income and expectations, what I can offer you is my experience. After 10 years living here in El Salvador in different areas in different stages of life. From being employed, to unemployed, to self-employed. From having1 kid to 3 kids. These are our monthly bills. #ElSalvador #CostOfLiving #MyLifeInElSalvador
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NOTE: El Salvador uses the US dollar as it´s national form of currency
1- Water (Anda) Approximately 3$ a month
2- Electricity (multiple companies provide Electricity)
a. Rates vary based on economy of neighbourhood
b. Previously paid $200 a month in a home in Escalon with AC
c. Currently in La Libertad without AC and pay $120 a month during the pandemic. Previously paid $70 a month in the same home before the pandemic.
3- Internet/Cable/Phone (3 major companies provide Internet/Cable/Phone and usually in an inclusive package)
a. Previously paid $40 a month for basic plan 5-15 megabites of WIFI and 60 Cable Channels
b. Upgraded recently to $80 a month for 50 megabites of WIFI and 146 Cable Channels
4- Netflix & Disney Plus (optional but available - not all shows are available)
a. Netflix 11.99 a month
b. Disney Plus is 5.99 a month
5- Rent (varies greatly depending on location and expectations)
a. Usually between $80-$2000 a month
b. We have lived in 6 different homes in the past 10 years and spent between $500-$1400 a month in rent
c. Ironically currently in cheapest and favourite home at $500 a month
i. Would you like a house tour?
6- Food (varies just like anywhere depending on income, mouths to feed, how often eat out, what kind of food)
a. We are a family of 5 people and 2 large dogs and budget $150 a week for groceries
b. We eat pupusas every Sunday, order out one other time a week, make most food from scratch, eat a combination of Typical Salvadoran and Gringo food, and shop at the Mercado when possible
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7- School (rates based on location, languages, methods, diplomas)
a. Private Bilingual schools cost $100-500 per child per month
b. The most unexpected expense I had coming to El Salvador
c. may not be an expense if you do not have children, or if you send children to a public school
8- Transportation
a. Buying a vehicle new in El Salvador is pretty similar in cost to the US
b. El Salvador also imports used totalled cars from The US and repairs them making them a very economical option (this is what we did)
c. Gas is about $2.90-$3.15 gallon
d. Public Transportation is mostly privately owned unlike The US Government Public Transportation system
i. Buses Economical and often very crowded
ii. Taxis and Ubers also available
These are our monthly expenses living in El Salvador and while they may not be everyone’s I hope if helps give you a general idea of what you can expect to pay monthly.
El Salvador is a small country but it packs a big punch there is a lot to offer. You can be at the beach, the mountains, or the city within a half an hour and the weather is always beautiful…and of course Family comes first!
So while living in El Salvador isn´t free it is priceless!
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0:00 How much does it cost to live in El Salvador?
0:52 What is El Salvador’s Currency?
1:02 How much does WATER cost in El Salvador?
1:26 How much is ELECTRICITY in El Salvador
2:48 How much is CABLE/WIFI/PHONE in El Salvador?
4:04 How much are NETFLIX & DISNEYPLUS in El Salvador?
4:59 How much is RENT in El Salvador? (home tour • My home in El Salvador... )
6:36 How much is FOOD in El Salvador?
8:32 How much do SCHOOLS cost in El Salvador?
9:40 How much is TRANSPORTATION in El Salavdor?
11:16 Living in El Salvador is priceless!
Hi I'm Carol, and I'm ThatExpatMom! I'm from California but choose to raise my family in beautiful El Salvador. I originally came here for work but I fell in love with a man, his daughter, and his country. I made a giant leap of faith sold everything and came to El Salvador with 3 suitcases. 10 years 3 girls later here we are...a blended family of 5!
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How Much Does it Cost to Live in El Salvador - My Monthly Expenses
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@WalkingVibes4K
3 жыл бұрын
Best video ever👍👍
@chancleterosalvadoreno7214
3 жыл бұрын
🙈🇸🇻🇸🇻
@maritzabrown4837
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! First time on your Chanel Hope to see more You are amazing And I would like to see that coffee mug please
@alexanderrosales5648
3 жыл бұрын
Bonita muchacha..
@osalra
3 жыл бұрын
Creo que por la misma cantidad de dinero puedes conseguir mucho más en El Salvador. Los datos que compartiste son lo de una vida de lujos en El Salvador lo cual representa un porcentaje muy bajo en El Salvador.
Who else is here because El Salvador adopted BTC as legal currency?
@nrathan5464
3 жыл бұрын
Me. Dying to learn. Planning to visit in August.
@sergiosergio12345678
3 жыл бұрын
Me, planning to visit near future
@2ndTim3_1-6
3 жыл бұрын
Yip trying to find the details
@graceflorence9519
3 жыл бұрын
Lmaoooo meee
@jofsen6290
3 жыл бұрын
Me and the the rest of my neighborhood going to EL SALVADOR. Nice visiting the country who adopted our hopes in cryptocurrency. We see good future in El Salvador.
XD cuando dijo comemos pupusas todos los domingos en la noche pensé, te otorgó tu medalla honorífica de salvadoreña oficial 😎🥇
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Acepto con honor la medalla de salvadoreña oficial! 😄Muchas Gracias!
@alexsquer5633
3 жыл бұрын
Pupusas con loroco
@albol9914
3 жыл бұрын
Si se las como con tenedor no le des la madalla ;)
@raymundoarias2307
3 жыл бұрын
@@albol9914 jajajaja
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2 жыл бұрын
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I am moving back to El Salvador by the end of this month! 😄 🇸🇻 I have been living in Texas for 8 years but I’ve decided to go back and study there. El Salvador is a small country but it’s BEAUTIFUL! I’m happy I’m finally returning to live in my country where I wanna live forever 🇸🇻🇸🇻 ❤️
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@steveislas5567
2 жыл бұрын
How’s the gang crime there, I hear it’s terrible, and they kidnap people
@Evil_Longoria
2 жыл бұрын
@@steveislas5567 only in certain areas. The gangs only target other gangs tho. Its like LA.
@bluelotus9654
2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed El. Salvador but I did find it expensive. $1 dollar usd for a small bottle water. $4 on the street for 3 tiny apples and a tomato and onion and a tiny banana. $7 usd for a salad at Wendy's. $6 for a burger. $2 for gas station coffee. Many things are more expensive than the USA. If you buy some street food you will save money but you have to be aware of health issues. All the prices Ì listed are USD
@nuridyaglnnmiller
2 жыл бұрын
@@steveislas5567 bargains are everywhere in the world
It's funny when you mention about the families living all together even if they're older it's so true. When my son turned 18th he looked at me all scared and said "Ahh mom since I'm 18 does that mean I have to find a place to live?? I laugh! I told him even though I was raised in the United States that our Salvadorean tradition is to let you live with us until you're ready to move out. He's still here at 23 finishing his college degree. No sign of moving out anytime LOL!!
You got Me when you said “ We got pupusas every Sunday night “ that is the most Salvadoran thing ever, even with our tropical weather I’ll get them with a cup of hot “Chocolate “ 😅 Thank you so much for all the postings and please, give us the house tour. Greetings from NYC 🗽
@misaelcontreras8326
3 жыл бұрын
Or colashampan...
@carolinalopez3648
3 жыл бұрын
@@misaelcontreras8326 Siii “ El sabor de ES” 🇸🇻
@carolinalopez3648
3 жыл бұрын
@Paisajes del viejo mundo Nada de lo culinario es igual fuera de nuestro pulgarcito. Saludos hasta España 🇪🇸 compatriotas.
@elizabetht7420
3 жыл бұрын
Guys vote for Miss El Salvador. Spread the word. The first vote is free and additional votes can costs from $1 for 3 votes and more. This is the official Miss Universe website. You may also google Miss Universe Official site to vote and vote for Miss El Salvador! Lets have our first Miss Universe!!!! www.missuniverse.com/vote
@fernandoulloa3437
3 жыл бұрын
Nosotros las comiamos en Sabados en la tarde y los tamales de sal y de azucar deliciosos.
Dominicans from the Dominican republic love president Bukele.
@Fulfillme2
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, but only if he leaves office when he is supposed to 😅😅 otherwise is a Dictat...
Wow I dream of one day being able to live in El Salvador just like you. I was born in Virginia but my family is from El Salvador and I visit El Salvador very frequently because I have always loved it.
@synystershreds
3 жыл бұрын
So you're a salvadorean that was born in Virginia
@kelvinlopez4792
2 жыл бұрын
@@synystershreds salvadorian *
@cristianandmama3639
2 жыл бұрын
Alexis, Have you encountered any safety issues while travelling to El Salvador? I would love to visit but I have heard there is a lot of gang activity.
@palmajavier
2 жыл бұрын
@@cristianandmama3639 Most tourist and public places will be safe, common places you won't see any gang activity or risk at all
"The weather is always perfect, and living in El Salvador is priceless", those words got me!!!
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
I love my family and my home 💙 I am so happy you liked it 😊
@beshebabarnes3004
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThatExpatMom My husband and I are thinking of moving to El Salvador. I heard you mention living in Escalon, In what area are you in now? We have 2children and 1 on the way!
@alainbergeron4520
3 жыл бұрын
We all heard that crime is high, is it true ?
@salvadoran_uwu
3 жыл бұрын
@@alainbergeron4520 Yes, but it depends on the zones. Where I live is secure, the problem comes when you walk alone at night (but it depends on the zone). Also, the government is making an effort to regain the places controlled by criminal groups.
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2 жыл бұрын
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Hello from Seattle WA . I love El Salvador my dad is from San Vicente and I’ve gone twice in the past two years and I can’t wait to go back. Love your videos
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Seattle! Thank you so much! Hopefully you'll get to come back and visit your dad and El Salvador soon 💙 my aunt is coming next week and I'm so excited!
@CrazyboyLA
3 жыл бұрын
That’s so awesome I’m from San Vicente El Salvador myself but I live in Los Ángeles California. I go once a year myself
@TheMembrenofrank
3 жыл бұрын
I have my house in San Vicente😃
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@teaculpepper
2 жыл бұрын
omg i’m from seattle too and salvadoran!!!
Se nota que cada vez estas más adaptada al país y el amor que sientes por él, deberías de hacer videos en español para que crezcas en suscriptores, así como Julianna Morgan. Saludos y bendiciones a tu bella familia 🇺🇸🇸🇻
@thisisnathaly1852
3 жыл бұрын
Actually, I love her English videos (that's why I watch them) I love listening people speaking English! Jelws is so sweet, too!
@Riveera718
3 жыл бұрын
@@thisisnathaly1852 . I Agree with you, love the way Carol, speaks English . So sweet.
@jorgecheverisimo3105
3 жыл бұрын
I love you julianna
@edgardoorantes2962
3 жыл бұрын
@Jewels 😎
@morazanecasv4386
3 жыл бұрын
Prefiero que hable ingles y de vez en cuando en español.
Im from the United States but currently living in El Salvador for the past 3 years. My rent in Sonsonate is $250 a month with light about $30 and water $6. Its really not that bad I have a pretty big house and me and my girl go half on everything when we can so its not that much to live here. Especially if you have a work from home call center type job.
@edgarmorales8870
3 жыл бұрын
What type of work do you do ?
@AriesbayB
3 жыл бұрын
How big is your house ..I’m try to moved back to El Salvador can you let me know thank you
@nesq4104
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Usa is done for
@68W343
3 жыл бұрын
How safe is it in the neighborhood? Im looking to stay a few months
@applepie58
3 жыл бұрын
Are you.scared of gangs ?
Me gusta como lo dijo"En El Salvador la familia es lo más importante " Con limitaciones y cada miembro aporta con lo que puede, es de lo más normal que los hijos estén en casa hasta que decidan formar su propia familia , no me imagino la gran presión de los jóvenes a mudarse por su cuenta a los 18 años en USA 🥺
@iris5517
3 жыл бұрын
I've seen parents kick out their house kids, in USA, just because they turned 18. It's heart breaking!
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Hola Esteban. Si, es diferente y más difícil en muchos casos para los jóvenes en Estados Unidos. Esperamos apoyar a nuestras hijas hasta cuando lo necesiten.Saludos Esteban.
@V.E.R.O.
3 жыл бұрын
Mi familia es de El Salvador y vivimos en Los Angeles, como estoy americanizada decidi independizarme a los 19, mi mama no queria que me fuera. Eso fue hace 25 anios, pienso que si no me hubiera ido todavia seguiria ahi 🤣
@ThatExpatMom
2 жыл бұрын
here is our house tour sorry for the wait :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/e42IxdCbp9DYnJM.html
Here we are to support you.. Thank you for living in El Salvador! 🇸🇻 ❤
@djsremodeling8446
3 жыл бұрын
I miss my country😒
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2 жыл бұрын
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Very well detailed and explained. El Salvador is progressing very well and I can’t wait to visit and enjoy everything it has to offer!
UPDATED! BITCOIN IS ALSO A NATIONAL CURRENCY OF EL SALVADOR!
@leonardpaz2223
3 жыл бұрын
So sorry for you guys !
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
The plan was just addressed last night. Bitcoin will be an option not a requirement for consumers or small business people. There will be an app Chivo where you can pay in dollars or bitcoins and the receiver can choose bitcoin or dollars. Wifi or Saldo will not be required. It's early stages but I think this can be good for everyone.
@cryptoslacker-464
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThatExpatMom I heard the El Salvador government is also giving out 30 us dollars of Bitcoin to all its Citizens if they download an app . That sounded amazing to me 😉. I am suddenly more interesting in knowing about El Salvador , being the Crypto nut case that I am lol.
@leonardpaz2223
3 жыл бұрын
@@cryptoslacker-464 You've heard right ! Bukele's giving up to $ 30.00 in Bitcoins for every single citizen that claims it !
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I am from El Salvador and I love your videos, thank you very much for loving our country, blessings for your family
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Awwwwww, why are you so sweet? I need to speak in that way about my El Salvador, too!
Hi I’m from El Salvador and I live in Canada , woow if you expense is more of $2,000 every month I don’t know how the people who receive only $300 every month can survive , and all what you said is 100% true , I feel bad for all the people who work very hard just to have enough to eat , I hope you and you family have a nice and safe life in El Salvador
@elenar.7780
3 жыл бұрын
They are a family of 5 and most expenses varies depending where you rent and schools as she said.
@IrasemaGDavila
3 жыл бұрын
They are living in a good area I believe! Plus they have good paying jobs.
@karlcherry02v
3 жыл бұрын
Se podría decir que ella tiene costos y vida de una persona que aquí es considera como "adinerada" hay cosas más baratas que lo que ella gasta que se ajustan a las familias con menos recursos económicos
@tatianaac93
3 жыл бұрын
Their diet is based on tortilla and salt. They don't eat well.
@lexsymarro575
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, but as she stated you can live with your family and cut the cost of living. I totally agree with you and hoping salaries will increase to a fair amount cost of living as a single person.
Thank you. Excellent video. I would really love to see a home tour. I'm married to a Salvadoran woman who was born and raised in Santa Tecla. I was able to visit for a month and stay in my wife's house which is very close to EL Centro de Santa Tecla. I really liked it there. We currently live in Long Beach, CA. We have a daughter(Ximena) that is about to turn 4 years old soon. We"re planning on visiting El Salvador in January. My wife always tells me that she would love to go back to live there, and I could see myself living there too. Para mi no hay problema ya que hablo espanol. Looking forward to more videos.
@ThatExpatMom
2 жыл бұрын
I love long beach ! here is our house tour sorry for the wait :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/e42IxdCbp9DYnJM.html
These are all the things that I sit and wonder about and I’m sooo grateful that you posted this!! ❤️🖤 thank you!!
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🤗 💙 I have been getting a lot of people asking lately so I was happy to share what I've learned
@manifestmylife6145
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThatExpatMom next up a whooole breakdown of how medical care is over there vs the US 😭😭 because I feel like the US is literally bottom barrel at this point with how they treat their patients lol
@manifestmylife6145
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThatExpatMom also yesss house tour please!! Maaan the lowest I’ve paid for rent was 650 😭😭
@claudiamejia9532
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThatExpatMom Do you have an Instagram?
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
oh my goodness yes! I have received amazing healthcare here video to come for sure!
So ready for the house tour!!!!
@ThatExpatMom
2 жыл бұрын
here is our house tour sorry for the wait :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/e42IxdCbp9DYnJM.html
Many thanks to u and family for enjoying, creating wonderful image about our country El Salvador, I am veteran retiree, enjoying humble life here and my budget is about 700, no rent, just having good time😎
@ThatExpatMom
9 ай бұрын
That is so awesome! Yes 700 for one person no rent is a good chill life here 😁💙🇸🇻 Wishing you all the best!
I’m Salvadoran; been living in the states since 1977 (7 yrs of age); naturalized citizen since 1993I. I also live with a ‘gringa’ hee hee. I never thought videos like yours were possible, needless to say I hadn’t felt much life security or interest in moving there. However, after watching your videos-I must say that I am beginning to like the lower cost of living. Your video has persuaded me. Thanks for your posts. They are informational, fun and helpful. Hope you you continue what you’re doing. ;)
$500.00 in rent it’s very reasonable. It is cheaper than the US, I would like to buy a house in la Libertad. I am glad you like my country 🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻
@kalindas2395
3 жыл бұрын
That's too much money for a salvadorean. it's nearly twice the minimum wage. Imagine that we have to live with $300 per month. I would feel like a millionare if I had the life she has here.
@deeordo9568
3 жыл бұрын
@@kalindas2395 Agree! Basic labor is 200 month. How can someone survive ?
@User40919
2 жыл бұрын
Our property is $400 a month which is 800 square feet
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Thank you for this video, very realistic, La Libertad is a good area. So happy for you. Yes!! A tour.
Living in El Salvdor if you have some good cash flow can be great. Everything is closeby and the food is delicious, not to mention the vegetables and fruits
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Carol your video was super super detailed and informational. Definitely painted a clear picture on what to expect. My family and I are located in Minnesota and eventually want to make the jump and travel. Since my parents are from El Salvador I figure this would be a cool trip. Look forward to the rest of your videos!
Awesome job Carol! Loved it when you said "we tend to import.../we import them in...", the fact that you said "we" tells us you are officially a Salvadorean! Wish you and your family the best. Como está tu español? Te atreverías a hacer un video hablando español?
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
You know I noticed that when I was editing last night and it made me smile. I told Carlos I am officially Salvadoran now 💙 our next video will actually be mostly in Spanish actually 😁 and I am currently working on my Spanish every day I found a new method to practice can't wait to share 💙
@VolksWagando
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThatExpatMom spanish can be hard sometimes but I'm sure you're doing great, can't wait for the next video. Just so you know, I also have a yt channel (I am Danny btw) and would love to interview you to tell us a little bit from your perspective and experience how is it to live here in El Salvador, it is always good to hear a different point of view from someone who has adopted our way of life. Let me know what you think about it.
@cyileft06
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThatExpatMom great, so excited to heard about your video in Spanglish. Thank you fore sharing your experience in El Salvador. Salutations from Austin, TX.
@sandritat.219
3 жыл бұрын
@@VolksWagando just subscribed to your channel!
@VolksWagando
3 жыл бұрын
@@sandritat.219 Thank you 😊 hope you like our content. Have a good one
Hello! I just subscribed to your channel😊 Thank you for the amazing information you just gave us. Blessings to y’all from Texas🙏🏼
You are a natural! It’s a joy to watch your videos. You stay on topic and don’t waste time in unnecessary chatter. You’re also very charismatic! The content of this video is very informative, and helpful. You covered all bases😀 Outstanding
@ThatExpatMom
2 жыл бұрын
You are so sweet! Thank you so much! 🤗 I'm so happy you found it helpful 💙 Are you in El Salvador or thinking of coming soon?
OMG! You killed me with your closing words, right to the heart. Gracias chele.
Very informative video. La Libertad seems to be an awesome area to live in El Salvador. Love your energy and personality, greetings
This is awesome! Thank you! Greetings from Minnesota!
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 how is Minnesota this time of year? What is your favorite thing about living there?
Making me want to go back to my little country. I wasn’t born there but I lived there for a couple years and went to school there and loved the experience. I’ve been thinking about going back permanently.
Thank you so much for loving my pulgarcito querido!!!😍. I.just discover your Chanel and I am loving it.
I love it when you post videos. Please keep doing it , at least once a week. Like the part when you say it's priceless to live there. Some day i want to go live there...
Hello from Oxford, Pensylvannia im from originally from la Paz, Costa del Sol...God bless ur family!! Love ur videos !dying to get back to El Salvador!
I've been living away from El Salvador for the last 40 years but, in the last 5 I've been in and out plenty of times. I'm planning to live there for the rest of my days. Lots of changes are happening especially on Infrastructure, new buildings, fast train crossing the country from one end to the other, new airport, renew of ports in Sonsonate, La Union, La Libertad, Surf City is getting an overhaul, ... In 3-4 years it'll turn into a very interesting place to live. Being a small country you can live in the city or out and move around with ease, even when traffic is getting heavy. If you like warm weather, you'll be alright, lately it's getting cooler than before, though.
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! So many amazing things happening 💙 I love living here and raising our girls here this is my adoptive home and I'm so grateful 😊
Hi I Am From El Salvador . And I Thanks You To Show To The World our Small But Beatifull Country El Salvador🇸🇻👍may God Bless You and Your Family🙏🙏🙏
My best wishes for you and your family.
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Gracias Eli 💙 wishing you and your family the very best as well 🤗
@samsammallick8873
3 жыл бұрын
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Excellent 👌 video. Thank you for sharing your experience
These videos are so helpful for those of us looking to move to El Salvador. Keep them coming Carol.
@ThatExpatMom
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Clare! 💙 😁 Next video coming on Saturday we've been working on something big...
Muchas Gracias!! El Salvador does shines bright with you as its spoke person. Thank you!
$3 water bill, $40 internet/cable is sooooo freaking affordable compared Denver. I can compare this to affordable living in the Philippines. And I like that idea of buying fruits and veges in the Mercado instead of the mall.
@navarrmh8773
3 жыл бұрын
I pay 3 dollars monthly for water 15 usd for internet and about 40 usd monthly for electricity (we live 6 in the same house) bad thing jobs are very low paid (being average 300 usd) and also insecurity.. I know you didn't ask xD
@gladischicas5968
3 жыл бұрын
Si, pero tu sueldo es de $4 por día
@gladischicas5968
3 жыл бұрын
@@navarrmh8773 yes,you right
@elpupusero
3 жыл бұрын
@@gladischicas5968 10 dollars
@javirodriguez5617
3 жыл бұрын
@@gladischicas5968 son como 8 dolares que le pagan a un campesino ....hace 5 anos que estube aya mi mama les pagaba 7 con comida....desayuno y almuerzo.
AMAZING 🤩 and PRICELESS Video. Thank you.💙🇸🇻
Just recently discovered your KZread channel. Cant wait to binge watch your amazing journey. My El Salvadorian husband and I love to hang out and watch it together. Much love from Southern California.
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
That's so awesome! Thank you!! 😁 What part of California are you in? I'm originally from San Diego 😊
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Hi I am from El Salvador, live in Canada since 1983, I miss my country and am so proud the way you express yourself about El Salvador, I love your videos and God Bless your family 😊
First of all, thank you for this great video, it is super informative and really well done. I am a born El Salvadorian but left the country since 1991 and had been living in Canada since then. I do visit from time to time but it is a different expense when you just go for a week or two for vacation rather than to be living in the country. I am planning to go back to El Salvador during the Canadian winter and then move back to Canada for our Canadian summers so I needed all the information that you had provided in the video. By the way, I got a great solution for you went it comes to Netflix and TV (USA English version) and you would only need an Amazon Fire Stick 4K ($70 one time fee), an ExpressVPN account ($100 per year) and unlimited internet (speeds of 40Mbps at least Tigo has it for about $43 a month) and a Stb Emulator provider ($15 per month) all that gives you all the channels you ever need. Again, thank you and have a great time in El Salvador.
Hello, I am a mom living in El Sal. too. I find food expencier than in the US here starting with milk $5.99 per gallon. It is good to know that there are more expat families trying to adapt. God bless you. Keep it going.
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Milk can be very expensive especially with little ones that go through it like water. We buy a liter of milk for 1.35 almost daily 🐄 What is your new favorite food here? What foods do you miss the most?
@Mayib-ra
10 ай бұрын
Maybe because its real milk, but milk is not good for you so drink some frescos
Thank you for the video 🙏🏻🤗🥰 I m from El Salvador y me dio gusto VER SU VIDEO NUESTRO PAÍS ES MUY PEQUEÑO PERO CON UNA COMUNIDAD MUY FAMILIAR Y ALEGRE GRACIAS
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Muchas Gracias Iglesia Misión. Somos tan felices aqui! 🇸🇻
You’re apt with your articulacy on subjects. Thanks for breaking everything down
Thanks for the video very educational, Well appreciated God bless your family 🇸🇻 you are very salvadorean now i see 🙃 thanks again.
Wow, very well explained. She went down to the point in a very clear manner. I'm a salvadorean living in California and I am in my fifties working and saving for my retirement, I'm already considering to move to a cheaper place once I retire.
The info provided in this video it is pretty accurate... remember your expenses are going to be determined depending on your family size and region/zone of the country you're staying in... for most single individuals; you can find a package in San Salvador (1 room and utility bills) for $150 or less.
That’s right my friend, family is the most important thing in my country. Thank you for talk good about my El Salvador...
Thinking of moving there since they made Bitcoin as a legal tender there
@rob_in_sv
2 жыл бұрын
Do it!
@ThatExpatMom
2 жыл бұрын
We lived off of Bitcoin for 7 days! Here is Pt 2 Bitcoin El Salvador Adventures hope you enjoy 😁 kzread.info/dash/bejne/god_xtKbcpioccY.html
So agree with you when you said “weather is always perfect in ES” that is why I always want to go back, don’t take me wrong, I love 🇨🇦 but winter here can be as cold as -29 degrees, gasoline here where I live is $1.26 litre today. You are so lucky to live there is so much to do there. Blessings to you and your family
@DanielMartinez-dg8is
3 жыл бұрын
hell nah its 95 degrees rn
Thanks for sharing this video. EL Salvador has never been on the list for expat destinations. I'm pleased to see that you have had a good experience. More people should bookmark it!
I love the smile when you talk , you transmit good vibrations and truth w your eyes , I wish you the best there in El Salvador .
@ThatExpatMom
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🤗 💙 You are so kind! I am really so grateful to be here in El Salvador 💙
Thank you for this informative video about living in El Salvador. I was born in El Salvador and now I'm interested in buying property. This was so helpful to me with details on monthly cost of living expenses. Love everything about my Pulgarcito de America and enjoyed so much every time I visit my family and friends! Loved this video!
Yes,. Tour of your house
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Will do for sure 😁💙
@reyneropacheco750
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThatExpatMom hi, I wanted to know where the community you live in is located?
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
I´m in La Libertad about 20 minutes from San Salvador
@ThatExpatMom
2 жыл бұрын
here is our house tour sorry for the wait :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/e42IxdCbp9DYnJM.html
@Minina-Nena-Celina
2 жыл бұрын
@@ThatExpatMom Gracias ‼️🙏‼️ está muy bella su casa. 🙏🙏🙏🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻
My hood, you brought back a lot of good memories for me, and what a courageous woman you are. Thanks for posting such a massive amount of info. I'm sure it would be beneficial for the Salvadorian diaspora waiting to come back.
Thank you for such nice video, I hope our people are treating you and your family well. God Bless I hope everything goes well.
What a lovely 😊 video, good info
Damn, I need to move back to El Salvador. My mortgage is $3,500 in a regular mid sized middle class working community house, gas here in LA was about $5 per gallon, but it recently went down to about $3.80, for regular unleaded, not even the premium, LA Dept of water and power runs around another $2,500, groceries easily $250-$300 every 2 weeks. We have devastating crime, homeless on every corner, in fact just this morning, the Ralph's I shop at was robbed by a homeless lady with a wine bottle. I need to leave CA completely!
@ThatExpatMom
2 жыл бұрын
here is our house tour sorry for the wait :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/e42IxdCbp9DYnJM.html
THANKS FIR THE TIP. Been Levine in US for 40 years, but thinking to moved back. Since I was a child when we left the country El Salvador. It great ro hear that you have covered everything. Thanks 🙏
Thank you for all the information!! I love your channel
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Thank you for sharing El Salvador! My mother is from there, but she never wants to go back as someone who grew up during a rough time. I definitely want to go one day but I hear so much about violence and how dangerous it is. I hope to come one day to be closer to my roots!
@douglasabrego807
Жыл бұрын
Come by brother, things are good now ! Safest country in Latin America.
Thank you for sharing that information. I have friends who want to visit or live for short time in El Salvador, is good they can have an idea how much the living expenses can be, of course as you say, can vary depends the expectations, number of family members, etc. Lovely how you put together that information. I can not wait to come back and enjoy my little El Salvador again. I love you mentioned that you have pupusas in the Sunday menu :)
Really love your channel! Keep the videos coming...
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🤗 Next video will be up on tuesday 😁
I miss living in El Salvador! I miss eating out pupusas every Sunday night. Life was so easy and very happy. Unfortunately, I don’t see myself living back home. I live in Los Angeles now but I come visit often to see my family. You should do a home tour and maybe a community tour where you live.
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Where in El Salvador are you from? I´m originally from San Diego myself :) I would be happy to make a home tour.
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2 жыл бұрын
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Beautiful family!! God bless you! 🙏
New to your channel I subscribed as soon as I saw you live in El Salvador. Great video explaining expenses!
Loved it! Amazing content as always. Keep it up.
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😁Next video will be up tomorrow or Thursday at the latest 💙 my aunt was visiting from San Diego and we wanted to spend as much quality time with her as possible 😁
@toyotero3sgte
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThatExpatMom hey I agree, same here. I was just there and Costa Rica the last 3 weeks and not once did I sign on to KZread or to a TV. Family bonding, so trying to catch up on KZread, lol. Pura Vida
🥰🥰🥰🥰 bendiciones hermosa esposa y madre.,,, son un ejemplo de padres.
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
gracias por sus bonitas palabras James!
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Hello Carol. I am a low income disabled Puerto Rican American. I have been researching a few countries where I might be able to move to. My Salvadoran friend has invited me to visit his family in El Salvador to see if I like it. I really appreciate you sharing your experiences living there. I am concerned with the climate being too hot year round. I love hiking and my animals. I cook and I can garden for food too. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. If I enjoy it I'd need a home of my own due to my disability. Thank you.
@joelvega9200
Жыл бұрын
Puerto Rican American? What ?
I like your videos. I'm Salvadoran and I'm glad to know you enjoy living in this country 🙂
Really enjoyed this video. Great information thanks for breaking it up. :) you have a nice home.
In California, 100k is minimum wage: rent is 3500, car is 500, utilities, wifi, cell phone are 1000, car insurance, gas, food, etc you get the point. Average home in Los Angeles is 700k, mortgage interest rates nowadays is about 3.125%. Right now is a seller's market meaning low inventory, home prices are through the roof & people buying. I'm selling my home and buying one currently. Home I'm buying is over 1M, hard to believe. 1M will get you 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2500square feet, 8500 lot, pool in a decent neighborhood. Yes, please give tour of your home and describe it. I'm dying to go back to ES and thank you for this video. Very useful info.
@lizsosa203
3 жыл бұрын
Sientes cara la renta pero recuerda que asi se gana. En El Salvador el sueldo e muy bajo esta como a $7 el dia.
@navarrmh8773
3 жыл бұрын
El tipo con 100,000 se compra casa en una buena zona aqui, si tiene tanto dinero como explica en el post, ni necesitaría trabajar
@mikerivas9091
3 жыл бұрын
Most people in California don't make $100K lol but I agree with you: to live a comfortable middle class lifestyle along coastal cities like SF, , LA, SD, SJ, SB you need a household income of at least 100,000 dollars a year or more. If you live in Sacramento, Fresno then the dollar goes further and most people in these cities don't make that much.
@ThatExpatMom
2 жыл бұрын
here is our house tour sorry for the wait :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/e42IxdCbp9DYnJM.html
Okay my dear, you are definitely great at giving detailed information regarding the cost of living in El Salvador. Considering the possibility of moving to El Salvador 😎
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) #dontskipelsalvador
I loved your video! thank you for posting. I am going to check out your other videos about life in El Salvador. It will be interesting to see your opinion about a lot of things there. Take care
I just bump in to your channel and I love it, I am an American Salvadorian, and everytime I go on vacation to El Salvador I do not want to come back to the EEUU. LUCKY YOU.
Yes please a house tour would be lovely. I also wonder the cost of living in El Salvador. I love how you were able to break it down so it makes more sense. Thank you
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I´ll get on that right away :)
@ThatExpatMom
2 жыл бұрын
here is our house tour sorry for the wait :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/e42IxdCbp9DYnJM.html
So interesting to hear this! I’d be curious to know the typical Salvadorian income as well. Really nicely put together!!
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
That's a really good question 😊 future video coming soon 💙
@claudiamejia9532
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThatExpatMom do you work for a US company or a Salvadorian company?
@gle11nux
3 жыл бұрын
A engineer Income is between $600-1000 of course there are few people than earn a little bit more that this range. So the work-class can’t afford to pay for a good school for his children and it’s so frustrating. Right now I’m living in Australia and everything is completely different.
@alejandrac.2669
3 жыл бұрын
The minimum it's $300 so most of the people earn this much, mostly if you didn't go to the university. But if you graduated can be from $450 to $600 and if you have a good job even $1000 to $2000 Where I used to live the rent was like $50, school free but if you wanted a private school was from $35 to $50. Water service $2 and electricity $35
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3 жыл бұрын
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Good morning Carol Happy Easter Sunday to you and your Famiky. I'm glad to hear that El Salvador is better than what it used to be Cheers from us in Virginia to you and fam 🙏
Acabo de toparme con tu canal!!! Feliz de eso! Un subscriptor mas Saludos desde Santa Ana.
Yes house tour!! Love your channel 💙
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will get working on that right away :)
@ThatExpatMom
2 жыл бұрын
here is our house tour sorry for the wait :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/e42IxdCbp9DYnJM.html
Hi beautiful family....very important information. Thanks. 👍👍👍😄🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻💯💯🔴🔴
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🤗 💙
Me encantan tus videos, son muy informativos. Bendiciones a ti y tu familia
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias Iván! Bendiciones igual!
Thanks for the video, I love it so much, im making my plans to go back to el salvador 🇸🇻 and this video put me in a really good perspective, thank you so much 😊
So nice to hear that you like to live in my country I hope one day I can comeback and live there For now I’m in your country living the “American Dream”
YO SOY SALVADORENA PERO VIVO Y TRABAJO EN CANADA Y EL COSTO DE VIVIR EN CANADA ES CARO COMPARADO A MI PATRIA POR ESO MI ESPOSO Y MIS HIJOS DENTRO DE 3 ANOS NOS RETIRAMOS A LOS 65 ANOS Y REGRESAMOS A NUESTRA CASA QUE LA COMPRAMOS EN 1976 EL ANO QUE NOS CASAMOS CON MI ESPOSO EN EL SALVADOR Y VENDEREMOS LA CASA EN LA QUE ESTAMOS VIVIENDO AQUI EN CANADA. , SOY UNA ASIDUA A VER TUS VIDEOS.
@peterscholte300
3 жыл бұрын
Los felicito mucho que disfruten muchos años su retiro.
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Buena idea. Nosotros siempre hemos pensado que si pudieramos tener la opción de vender una casa en Estados Unidos (En su caso en Canadá), podríamos comprar dos en El Salvador y alquilar una de ellas. Es diferente el precio como usted dice. Que bueno que desean regresar!
@Tritax037
3 жыл бұрын
Yo tambien soy Salvadoreño viviendo en Ontario, Canada. Ni loco me jubilo en Canada. Por un apartamento estoy pagando $1,800 dolares al més. Más $200 por seguro de carro, y otros billes. Ya tengo mi casa y mi terreno en El Salvador, voy a remodelar la casa, ya le puse aire-condicionado a todos los cuartos y moderna cocina, lavadora y secadora, pantalla grande plasma en la sala ect, ect. Me van a dar $4,000 mil dolares al més de jubilación, y me voy a jubilar a los 55 años. Con la cuarta parte de esa mensualidad puedo vivir comodamente en mi lindo pais tropical.
I like your attitude so positive and it seems that living in El Salvador is not a bad deal economically speaking comparable to were I live its reasonable can't wait for your next videos!!
I love it how you explain everything clear and traigan to point. I like how you love our country. Me and my husband are natives from here but we decided to leave the States and we currently been living here 5 years, we love life here. We live in the Country so is less expensive in utilities etc and no rent since we built our house so that lowers the budget a lot more. I love your channel
You are living in Paradise. I hope to move back to El Salvador en 9 more years.
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
It really is paradise! SO beautiful and tropical ...and endless summer. That sounds like a great plan :) Where in El Salvador are you from originally?
Cuando llego a los gastos de colegio me sorprendio que lo mas barato que menciono fue de 100 dolares, yo estudie en colegios donde mis padres solo pagaban 25 dolares al mes y en la universidad pago 75 al mes, claro que tampoco es una educacion super organizada , pero me parecio curioso el dato.
@ThatExpatMom
3 жыл бұрын
Buen día Saraí. Si, quizas haciendo referencia a Colegios Bilingues, aunque mi esposo estudió en un Colegio católico privado y actualmente pagan más de $100, y antes se pagaba mucho menos. En verdad hay mucha variedad y tratamos de presentarlo con lo que nosotros nos enfentamos. A que colegio fuiste?
Gracias por la información, felicidades por tú canal.
Thanks for reminding us how El Salvador, or Cusc Atlan as it was called in ancient times, is still a beautiful land to live in. I left El Salvador in 1980 at the age of 12. All my family members have returned to visit except for me. I remember having a happy childhood until the dead bodies started piling up. I do remember its beauty: El Cuco, the river, the Summer home with extended family members, walking the fields and finding small animals, the fireworks, the food, pupusas con repollo, tamales, atol negrito, El Carnaval, and nature all around. I miss seeing the old people, the ones who have passed away. I am afraid that I left when El Salvador was still independent. Now, it has no currency of its own, and I heard it sold its bank to Colombia. I hope El Salvador regains its independence again.