Cost of Living, Safety & Expat Guide (2026)

El Salvador
Spain
Based on our comparison, El Tunco wins 5 out of 8 categories.Madrid wins 3 categories.
For digital nomads choosing between El Tunco and Madrid, the answer depends on your priorities. Here's our analysis:
Best for Budget
El Tunco
$1,030/mo
Best Internet
Madrid
300 Mbps
Best NomadIQ Score
Madrid
6.9/10
Our Recommendation: Choose El Tunco if budget is your top priority, or Madrid if you need the fastest internet for remote work.
When comparing El Tunco and Madrid for digital nomads, several factors come into play.
Cost of Living: El Tunco offers a more affordable lifestyle at $1,030/month compared to Madrid's $1,971/month.
Internet & Remote Work: Madrid provides faster connectivity at 300 Mbps compared to El Tunco's 60 Mbps.
Safety: With a safety score of 7.1/10, Madrid offers better security than El Tunco (7/10).
Overall: Madrid's NomadIQ score of 6.9/10 gives it an edge for remote workers.
El Tunco is 48% cheaper than Madrid.
Madrid has a higher safety score (7.1/10) compared to El Tunco (7/10).
7/10
El Tunco
7.1/10
Madrid
For remote workers, internet speed is crucial. Madrid offers faster internet at 300 Mbps vs 60 Mbps.
60 Mbps
El Tunco
300 Mbps
Madrid
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
Madrid: Best for those prioritizing amenities
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