El Tunco vs Kigali: cost of living for digital nomads
El Tunco, El Salvador and Kigali, Rwanda, 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
- Kigali is about 4% cheaper than El Tunco for a month of nomad living ($1,200 vs $1,245).
- Kigali scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in El Tunco: 60 Mbps typical against 40 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
El Tunco wins 3 of the measured lines; Kigali wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, El Tunco or Kigali?
Kigali is cheaper: about $1,200/month against $1,245/month in El Tunco, roughly 4% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, El Tunco or Kigali?
Kigali scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 6/10 for El Tunco.
Which has faster internet, El Tunco or Kigali?
El Tunco has faster typical internet: 60 Mbps against 40 Mbps in Kigali.
| Line | El Tunco | Kigali |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,245 | $1,200 |
| Rent | $500 | $500 |
| Food | $350 | $280 |
| Transport | $40 | $70 |
| Coworking | $85 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 40 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Kigali
Among Africa's safest, cleanest capitals; a growing hub.
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): El Tunco September 11, 2026, Kigali November 8, 2026.