El Tunco vs Savusavu: cost of living for digital nomads
El Tunco, El Salvador and Savusavu, Fiji, 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
- Savusavu is about 1% cheaper than El Tunco for a month of nomad living ($1,230 vs $1,245).
- Savusavu scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in El Tunco: 60 Mbps typical against 50 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
El Tunco wins 3 of the measured lines; Savusavu wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, El Tunco or Savusavu?
Savusavu 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, El Tunco or Savusavu?
Savusavu scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for El Tunco.
Which has faster internet, El Tunco or Savusavu?
El Tunco has faster typical internet: 60 Mbps against 50 Mbps in Savusavu.
| Line | El Tunco | Savusavu |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,245 | $1,230 |
| Rent | $500 | $500 |
| Food | $350 | $360 |
| Transport | $40 | $35 |
| Coworking | $85 | $75 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 50 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | small | small |
| Setting | coast | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
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): El Tunco September 11, 2026, Savusavu September 11, 2026.