Cost of Living, Safety & Expat Guide (2026)

El Salvador

Belgium
Based on our comparison, El Tunco wins 5 out of 8 categories.Gent wins 3 categories.
For digital nomads choosing between El Tunco and Gent, the answer depends on your priorities. Here's our analysis:
Best for Budget
El Tunco
$1,030/mo
Best Internet
Gent
180 Mbps
Best NomadIQ Score
Gent
6.9/10
Our Recommendation: Choose El Tunco if budget is your top priority, or Gent if you need the fastest internet for remote work.
When comparing El Tunco and Gent for digital nomads, several factors come into play.
Cost of Living: El Tunco offers a more affordable lifestyle at $1,030/month compared to Gent's $1,998/month.
Internet & Remote Work: Gent provides faster connectivity at 180 Mbps compared to El Tunco's 60 Mbps.
Safety: With a safety score of 7.5/10, Gent offers better security than El Tunco (7/10).
Overall: Gent's NomadIQ score of 6.9/10 gives it an edge for remote workers.
El Tunco is 48% cheaper than Gent.
Gent has a higher safety score (7.5/10) compared to El Tunco (7/10).
7/10
El Tunco
7.5/10
Gent
For remote workers, internet speed is crucial. Gent offers faster internet at 180 Mbps vs 60 Mbps.
60 Mbps
El Tunco
180 Mbps
Gent
Based on our analysis, El Tunco edges out as the better choice for expats, winning 5 of 8 comparison factors.
El Tunco: Best for budget-conscious expats
Gent: Best for those prioritizing amenities
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