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COST-EFFECTIVE LOCATION
Cost - efectiveness ranking
San Salvador
Cuautitlan Izcalli
Celaya
Reynosa
Irapuato

In short time, El Salvador has become a safe and competitive destination for investment. World giants, companies, investors, and foreign entrepreneurs have set their eyes and consolidated their investments in the country due to the favorable business climate and opportunities that the Salvadoran nation offers to develop more capital.

The Top 10 Medium-Sized American Cities of the Future 2021/22

FDI Intelligence of the Financial Times ranked the country as the most competitive for establishing and operating businesses in the region.

#1 In Profitability in America

According to FDI Intelligence of the Financial Times Times (medium-sized cities)

A safe country

Lowest homicide rate in Latin America of 2.4 per 100,000 inhabitants. Insight Crime balance of homicides in 2023
Monetary Stability

El Salvador opened its economy to world trade and investment with the adoption of the U.S. dollar as legal tender, this has allowed eliminating the exchange risk, which provides greater certainty to investors and lowering the inflation rate, making it one of the countries with the lowest inflation levels in Latin America.

In 2023, inflation in El Salvador closed at 1.23%, the lowest rate in the region the lowest rate in the region. This favorable performance of the Salvadoran economy was due to the measures implemented by the Government of President Nayib Bukele, in relation to the pricing of fuels, propane gas, and electricity, as well as the promotion of strategies to favor agricultural production and food imports.

Basic Services

Real Estate costs

The transformation that El Salvador has experienced in recent years is reflected in the great supply and demand for real estate properties for its different uses: housing, recreation, and business.

The range of costs according to the nature of the transaction (purchase or rent) varies considerably depending on the area in which the family or business wishes to be located. The most in-demand areas are currently the metropolitan area of San Salvador – due to the largest concentration of activities, typical of a capital – and phases 1 and 2 of Surf City – a national government tourism development program, where the most iconic tourism projects and activities in the country are currently located.

El Salvador

San Salvador

Surf City

Surf City 2

San Salvador Metropolitan Area

Santa Elena: $210 - $280

Nuevo Cuscatlán: $210 - $280

Colonia Escalón: $420 – $700

San Benito: $980 - $1400

Surf City

Mizata: $140

Front row El Zonte: $126

Second row El Zonte: $70 - $84

Front row Xanadu: $126

Second row Xanadu: $70 - $84

Conchalio: $70 – $84

Las Flores: $70 – $84

San Diego: $70 – $84

Amatecampo: $70 – $84

Surf City 2

Punta Mango: $70 – $84

Other properties in the area: $140

*These costs are variable and subject to market behavior – Date of update November 2023

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Real Estate costs

The transformation that El Salvador has experienced in recent years is reflected in the great supply and demand for real estate properties for its different uses: housing, recreation, and business.

The range of costs according to the nature of the transaction (purchase or rent) varies considerably depending on the area in which the family or business wishes to be located. The most in-demand areas are currently the metropolitan area of San Salvador – due to the largest concentration of activities, typical of a capital – and phases 1 and 2 of Surf City – a national government tourism development program, where the most iconic tourism projects and activities in the country are currently located.

El Salvador

San Salvador

Surf City

Surf City 2

San Salvador Metropolitan Area

Santa Elena: $210 - $280

Nuevo Cuscatlán: $210 - $280

Colonia Escalón: $420 – $700

San Benito: $980 - $1400

Surf City

Mizata: $140

Front row El Zonte: $126

Second row El Zonte: $70 - $84

Front row Xanadu: $126

Second row Xanadu: $70 - $84

Conchalio: $70 – $84

Las Flores: $70 – $84

San Diego: $70 – $84

Amatecampo: $70 – $84

Surf City 2

Punta Mango: $70 – $84

Other properties in the area: $140

*These costs are variable and subject to market behavior – Date of update November 2023

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Costs for rental transactions

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Potable water

For industrial and commercial establishments, state institutions, autonomous official institutions, and municipalities, the rate is established as follows: 

Monthly bill = (m3 x aqueduct rate) + monthly sewage rate

Range of Consumption (m3)
Water Supply Tariff (US$)
Sewerage Tariff (US$)
Greater than 0 to 5
3.76*
0.10
Greater than 5 to 20
0.41
0.10
Greater than 20 to 30
0.722
2.00
Greater than 30 to 50
0.972
2.80
Greater than 50 to 60
1.222
3.00
Greater than 60 to 90
1.522
3.30
Greater than 90 to 100
1.722
3.60
Greater than 100 to 500
1.822
4.00

Legally register water extraction sources

Individuals, companies, water boards, NGOs, governmental institutions, and drilling companies that wish to legally register their water extraction sources must comply with the General Water Resources Law and carry out the corresponding procedures at the Salvadoran Water Authority (ASA).

Services that can be requested:

  • Registration of drilling company
  • Authorization of use and exploitation
  • Exploration permit
  • Registration of wells
  • Industry and service fees
  • Discharge permit
  • Water Board Registration
  • Public allocation of water resources
  • Environmental compensation
  • Citizen’s complaint
 

All permits and authorizations for water extraction sources are done quickly, easily, and in a short period.

Access the official site of the Salvadoran Water Authority to manage procedures. https://www.asa.gob.sv/empresa/

Internet Connection

The broadband internet access service with which you can have unlimited internet for your office, business, or company is through a physical network that combines fiber optic and coaxial.

The rates vary according to the provider, but on average you can contract services for