Aqaba vs El Tunco: cost of living for digital nomads
Aqaba, Jordan and El Tunco, El Salvador, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Aqaba is about 1% cheaper than El Tunco for a month of nomad living ($1,230 vs $1,245).
- Aqaba scores higher on safety (7/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Aqaba: 90 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Aqaba is arid; El Tunco is tropical.
Aqaba wins 5 of the measured lines; El Tunco wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Aqaba or El Tunco?
Aqaba is cheaper: about $1,230/month against $1,245/month in El Tunco, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Aqaba or El Tunco?
Aqaba scores higher on safety: 7/10 against 6/10 for El Tunco.
Which has faster internet, Aqaba or El Tunco?
Aqaba has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 60 Mbps in El Tunco.
| Line | Aqaba | El Tunco |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,230 | $1,245 |
| Rent | $500 | $500 |
| Food | $340 | $350 |
| Transport | $35 | $40 |
| Coworking | $85 | $85 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 60 |
| Climate | arid | tropical |
| City size | small | small |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Aqaba September 11, 2026, El Tunco September 11, 2026.