Why We Left Canada | 11 Months in El Salvador | Cost of Living, Safety & Expat Life | Charity

Why We Left Canada | 11 Months in El Salvador | Cost of Living, Safety & Expat Life | Charity Why would anyone move their whole family to El Salvador? 🇸🇻 That’s the question we get almost daily—especially from Canadians and Salvadorans alike. After 11 months of living here, I’m finally opening up about why we made this radical decision... and what life in El Salvador is really like for our family. We considered the U.S., Europe, and even other Latin countries—but none offered the freedom, safety, and future that El Salvador does. In this video, I’ll take you through: ✅ Our monthly cost of living (spoiler: it’s less than Canada’s) ✅ The amazing “hustle culture” and home-based businesses in our community ✅ Why we no longer worry about crime, drugs, or government overreach ✅ Real stories from our life here—school, food delivery, Spanish learning, and more ✅ A raw look at Canada’s decline and why we couldn’t raise our kids there anymore Key Takeaways & Actionable Tips: 📍 Cost of Living in El Salvador: In this video, we break down the monthly expenses of living in El Salvador. From rent to groceries, you'll see just how much cheaper it is to live here compared to Canada. 💡 Safety & Security: Learn why El Salvador’s safety has dramatically improved under President Bukele’s leadership, making it a much safer place for families. 🌍 Expat Life in El Salvador: Hear about our real experiences adjusting to life in El Salvador, from learning Spanish to finding a sense of community with fellow expats. ✨ Bonus: Watch until the end to see why we couldn’t raise our kids in Canada anymore and why we feel more at home in El Salvador. Call to Action: If you’re curious about life in El Salvador or you're just feeling stuck where you are—subscribe and join us on this real, raw journey. Have questions? Drop them in the comments, I read every single one. And if you know someone looking for a better life, share this video with them. You might just change their future. 🔗 Subscribe Here: [   / @hagenaarsfamily  ] About Charity Hagenaars: We are a Canadian family of five, now living in El Salvador since August 2024. Our YouTube channel showcases our unfiltered journey of settling into a new country, from embracing a new culture to overcoming the ups and downs of expat life. Tune in for practical tips and real-life stories about raising a family abroad. 01:23 Introduction 01:59 The People and the Culture 07:42 The Cost of Living 13:38 The Food 16:29 Safety and Security 20:28 Adjusting the the Language 25:44 Infrastructure and Utilities 27:47 Reflecting on the Journey Follow Us on Social Media: 📌 Website: (http://www.hagenaars.com) ✉️ Email: ([email protected]) 📘 Facebook: (  / charitygallenhagenaars  ) 🐦 Twitter: (https://x.com/HagenaarsFamily) 📸 Instagram: (  / charity_gallen_hagenaars  ) 📲 Rumble: (https://rumble.com/user/CharityHagenaars) ☀️ Brighteon: (https://www.brighteon.com/channels/HF) 🕣 TikTok: (  / charityhagenaars  ) 🔗 Join Our Monday Night Call! (7 PM El Salvador Time) Join us every Monday for an insightful call where we discuss everything related to life and relocation in El Salvador. 🕖 When: Mondays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (El Salvador Time) 📲 WhatsApp Group: Join for regular updates 💻 Call Link: Click here to join: (https://meet.google.com/phr-fiam-pzw) 🔹 Related Videos You’ll Love: ▶ (https://youtu.be/jGsCrdDutc?si=isiTlk...) ▶ (   • 10 Months in El Salvador | Why We Left Can...  ) ▶ (   • Surprise Move in El Salvador + Epic Shoppi...  ) 🔍 Related Keywords: Moving to El Salvador, Life in El Salvador, Expat family vlog, Leaving Canada for El Salvador, El Salvador 2025, Cost of living in El Salvador, Is El Salvador safe, Bukele security, Family life abroad, Starting over in El Salvador, Remote work abroad, Retiring in El Salvador, El Salvador expat experience, Best country for freedom, Moving with kids, Alternative to Canada, Escaping high taxes, No tent cities El Salvador, El Salvador daily life, Digital nomad Central America 📈 Trending Hashtags: #LifeInElSalvador #ExpatLife #ElSalvadorVlog #LeavingCanada #FreedomOverFear #MovingAbroad #FamilyAbroad #CostOfLiving #BukeleSecurity #PlanBCountry #CanadianFamilyAbroad #MoveToElSalvador #DigitalNomadFamily #FaithOverFear Closing Thoughts: Thank you so much for watching! We hope you found this video on our move from Canada to El Salvador insightful. Don’t forget to hit that LIKE button if you want more videos on living abroad, the cost of living, and expat life. Join the community and SUBSCRIBE for more content. See you in the next one! 🙏 If you read this, give the like button a tap with your nose. 😄 Thank you for watching! 🙏 Drop a comment with your thoughts or questions, and don’t forget to subscribe for more on our journey in El Salvador! 🌍✨