El Tunco vs Windhoek: cost of living for digital nomads
El Tunco, El Salvador and Windhoek, Namibia, 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
- Windhoek is about 2% cheaper than El Tunco for a month of nomad living ($1,225 vs $1,245).
- Windhoek scores higher on safety (7/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Windhoek: 90 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- El Tunco is tropical; Windhoek is arid.
El Tunco wins 1 of the measured lines; Windhoek wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, El Tunco or Windhoek?
Windhoek is cheaper: about $1,225/month against $1,245/month in El Tunco, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, El Tunco or Windhoek?
Windhoek scores higher on safety: 7/10 against 6/10 for El Tunco.
Which has faster internet, El Tunco or Windhoek?
Windhoek has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 60 Mbps in El Tunco.
| Line | El Tunco | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,245 | $1,225 |
| Rent | $500 | $500 |
| Food | $350 | $340 |
| Transport | $40 | $35 |
| Coworking | $85 | $85 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 90 |
| Climate | tropical | arid |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
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, Windhoek September 11, 2026.