ECUADOR COST OF LIVING | It's Not What You Think...
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- Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
- How much do you need every month to live in Ecuador? In this video we will take a look at the average cost of living in Ecuador. I'll break down the average cost of rent in Portoviejo, the cost of rent in Guayaquil, the cost of rent in quito, utilities (water, electricity, internet, cell phone), transportation (buses, Uber/taxis, cars, motorcycle), the cost of different food options, the cost of healthcare in Ecuador, as well as any extra expenses you may have while living in Ecuador. In the end, I'll tell you how much you need a month to live in Ecuador.
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:48 Rent
2:50 Utilities
5:38 Transportation
8:12 Food
10:45 Healthcare
13:20 Extra Expenses
16:44 Total
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Hey everyone, hope this video helps you out a ton if you’re planning to live in Ecuador, but regardless if you’re coming to live or just want to visit, you’ll definitely want to check out the 22 tips video I made using the information that was given to me by others who have visited and have lived in Ecuador as well as some of my own experiences myself:
ruclips.net/video/kpTiBX60PTM/видео.html
I also wanted to make a correction that was recently pointed out to me. In the section of totals at the end ( 17:59 ) I did say the calculations correctly but the rent shown on screen is wrong for Guayaquil and Quito. For Guayaquil the Rent cost shown is supposed to be $650 and for Quito the rent shown is supposed to be $500. Those values were the ones shown in 1:58 of the video which were the values that were determined to be the average that were added up in the totals section.
I appreciate the understanding and I hope you keep enjoying the content!
Ace out ❤️♠️⚔️
love the video Ace!
poor cuenca was left out and it's beautiful and economical
Where do those people get that kind of money from?
Hello, GM Ace I'm interested to know if it's not to complicated for you. The health care insurance cost. Based on the ecuadorian average salary or a pension?. Mine is the minimum and don't qualify for the pensionado visa. I think it's 3x ecuadorian monthly wage. Can it be $70 or 2-3 × more?? Thanks
This is an excellent cost analysis video! Just the right mix of detail and context. I'll be looking to see if you have done similar videos for other countries or locations.
really nice to see an American-Ecuadorian make a proper video explaining all of the aspects/factors of living in Ecuador
I appreciate your kind comment and you taking the time to check the video out. I really hope it gives value for many others looking to live in, retire to, or just spend time in this amazing country 👏🏼
I’ve been to Ecuador a few times in my life and loved it. I’m so tired of life in Miami I’ve decided to rent my house in Miami and live in Ecuador for a fraction of the cost. America has become an overpriced Shjt hole life is not fun here anymore everyone is so materialistic and they forget what really matters in life. Great videos clear and to the point. Good job
Hello, appreciate your comment!
I’ve been hearing about life in the states becoming way expensive, which makes the idea of coming to Ecuador much more appealing. You’ll definitely be able to relax a lot more because of how laid back things tend to be, especially if you’re in a more laid back part of the country. Since I know rent is expensive in the states right now (more so than it’s ever been) you’d definitely be able to have an amazing time here with what you get from that.
Thanks for taking the time to check the video out and gotta say, great name. I kinda read it as part of the comment and was like “uh oh what did I do wrong” 😂
Thanks again for the feedback and for watching the video! 👏🏼
I love Ecuador for it's more laid back and less materialistic life as you say, I do wonder how much longer it'll last though, Ecuador economy was booming prior to the pandemic and if you'd go to towns like Sanborodon which is a suburb Guayaquil it's almost as if you were living in Sarasota or something lol.
@@GMAceM Yes things are getting crazy pricey here, impossible to find apartments for less than $900 a month now and that's for something rather poor quality and usually not in the best of areas or way outside city center, it's very frustrating.
Awesome can I come too! I live in Arizona and it is the same here.
I would be careful. This place reminds me of Florida in the 1990's. Everything was super cheap, if you stayed in a certain circle of activity. Tons of people spent a lot, and millions of others lived comfortably below the poverty line, with no complaints. There was no work to be had that paid well and was easy to get as a new person. Now, it has exploded to the point, there is no cheap way to live there. Everybody pays more than they ever imagined. Yes, jobs have improved some, but I bet not so much for non-English speakers. I can only imagine America is exporting inflation to Equador at a rapid pace. You already have the early stages, with some cities having rent literally 1/4 of the price in another city. Just wait until the entire internet wants to move there. Rents will be the first thing to spike, and nobody without really strong roots, or an internet profession will be able to pay. I think these fixed income retirees are taking a huge gamble. Thanks.
Greetings from Guayaquil. I live in the center of the city, my electricity is about $40. We use fans instead of air conditioning. We do have an electric water heater that we turn on one hour in the morning. My water is $15, internet and "teléfono fijo" combo is $30. For mobile phone I use a tarjeta prepaga, costing me $10. And our house has belonged to my wife's family for 90 years. We don't pay rent, but there are costs to maintain the house.
Found and subscribed to your channel today. Smart, articulate, thorough and very useful. Very much looking forward to more. In short, good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate the kind comments and your support!
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I thought this would be just another cost-of-living video. But kudos to you this was actually very informative, and I love the way you set up and explain things. Very inside scoop type of explanations. Excellent video and one of the most analytical video I've seen to date!
Thanks a ton for the feedback. I had been prepping for that video for months, since about November investigating to make sure it was as detailed as possible. I even made a community post and a Twitter comment and I said that I could make it like my older cost of living video or like others do it, but then it wouldn’t be me and I didn’t want to make a video that was like everyone else’s. And it’s a habit of mine in my videos to deep dive into topics so that everything’s understood, that’s what all the little notes that pop up from time to time are for since if I had to say everything then the video might end up being too long (and possibly boring lol). I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
We lived like kings on the coast of Manta (and I do mean ON the coast, we slept to the sounds of surf and watched whales with our morning coffee) for what it takes us to live the way we do (NOT KINGS) in Texas. We'll definitely be looking to move when we get the chance!
That’s awesome! The difference in how you can live your life is definitely astounding sometimes. I hope everything goes well for you when you decide to move over!
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
why would u want to move from manta?
@@randymelville9597 We don't! We just got to visit for the month, to see if it was a fit, it was, we'll be back ASAP.
Whales in Manta? 😂 and it’s not that cheap, especially not to many other places in South America. You can compare almost anywhere to the states and it’s going to be cheaper so might not be a great reference.
@@BH-pl7vg So you've never been to Manta before. They have whales, granted they are seasonal, so maybe if you did visit and didn't see any, you weren't there at the right time. They have an entire industry based on whale watching... oh and of course Manta isn't the cheapest place in South America, no one ever said that. Go to rural Peru or Bolivia for that. What, in your opinion, would be a better reference?
What I want to say is that your English pronunciation is so standard (similar to a newscaster) that I, as a native Chinese speaker, can understand your words without any difficulty, which is really amazing!
That’s really nice of you to say, thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video 👏🏼
I've recently come accross your channel and find it very informative. Thanks a lot and keep up the good work man!
Appreciate the kind words and I hope the content helps. If there’s anything else you’d like to know about let me know.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
So clear, concise, and thorough. Thank you!
Appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Your videos are very informative and I really like that you emphasize that the points you are making are from YOUR perspective, your real world experiences. You go into some great detail relating your experiences and that can help people make informed decisions. Bravo for doing such a great job of conveying that.
MY perspective is that of a senior. I am over 65 (well over) and so when I research a city, I do so from that perspective. And in that regard, Cuenca checks off just about every box that I have to check off. Besides reasonable rents and a variety of choices, there is the benefit of being a senior in Cuenca (and Ecuador in general), that being the discounts available once one gets their cedula. Tranvia, buses and taxis are all half price. You can get the Tranvia passes and reload them as needed. Tranvia in general is a great plus for a senior in Cuenca, allowing us to get around the city affordably. Even if one were to use buses and Tranvia every day of the week, there would still be a substantial savings. AND, once one gets a cedula, there can be savings on flights originating in Ecuador, half price discount for air travel. If one wanted to go from, say Cuenca to Quito, a 45 minute flight would be much more affordable; 2 people could travel for the price of one. Or taking a long distance bus trip -- same thing.
I know you and my friend Don Shader have done videos together, and they are definitely an asset. I'd like to suggest that you consider perhaps interviewing some other seniors, not just in Manta or Portoviejo, but perhaps Salinas or Guayaquil, Cuenca or Loja or Quito. Since there's a goodly number of us either in Ecuador or planning to move to Ecuador, it would be a great perspective for a young man to talk to an older man or woman about their experiences.
Keep up the great work., Ace!
Thank you so much Thom for your kind words!
I always like going in depth on topics to make sure that all the information (or as much of it) is there and useful to those watching, that’s why sometimes my uploads aren’t as frequent as I’d like them to be.
Really love the information about Cuenca and the tranvía, I’ve only gotten to be there twice and they were such short trips that I only got to explore a small part of Cuenca’s beauty. I’ve also really wanted to do a flight video to give information on that but that would be a video I’d do when I have the chance to go to one of the airports and get in touch with someone who could give me all the information, including stuff that’s not detailed on their sites and such. Heck I would also find it useful to take a flight and recommend the one I felt was best but that would definitely be a bigger video so I’d have to coordinate it really well.
And I really appreciate the suggestion, I will definitely try to ask a senior from a different city for their time to participate in a video podcast episode! Maybe when I get to go to Cuenca (I’m trying to get there February) I’ll do it.
Thanks a ton for watching! 👏🏼
You're so detailed! I wish more finance channels were like yours 🙌
Comments like these show that it’s definitely worth it. Hope I was able to help and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Great video, we appreciate you taking the time to do this video. We are planning a trip to Ecuador in November of this year. I have one more year before i can retire. Hopfully the price of a small home in Olon will not go up to high by the time we get there. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Really appreciate your feedback and kind words, I’m glad the information can help in any way, shape, or form.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
now you're a real RUclipsr bro that's what I'm talking about excellent video love how you break it down that would a bunch of intros in BS excellent video
Great information with loads of details. Thanks.
You put alot of work into making this video so detailed. Thank you.
If it’s informative and useful then it’s always worth it. Thank you for watching! 👏🏼
Hola Ace, excelente video sobre los costos de vivir en Ecuador, solo una observación en el costo de energía eléctrica. Este costo no tiene nada que ver con la localización, en tu ejemplo dijiste que si estaba en zonas comerciales cuesta más, el costo de kilovatio/hora es el mismo en todo el Ecuador pero hasta cierto consumo cuesta un valor pasado ese límite el costo aumenta sobre el excedente del limte. Solo eso, buen trabajo, muy informativo.
Excellent video. Great info and great presentation. Really appreciate it, from up in Texas. Keep up the great work.
Much appreciated! If there are any other topics you have questions about then let me know!
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Great job on this video! Excellent! Bien hecho amigo !
Muchas gracias!
Ace's costs are very real, and he is honest, compared to some vlogs where the people are just trying to sell the "cheap" dream.
I have a house and I used a couple of space heaters all winter last year. My largest bill was just over $50. People use gas for everything they can as it is so cheap, $3 for an 80 lb bottle/ tank. I only use gas for my shower, once or twice a day and a $3 tank (twice the size of BBQ tanks) lasts me more than 2 months. I have nice, long showers.
I live in Loja and if you are a foreigner looking for a place without mold, probably unfurnished you should not be surprised if you pay upwards of US$1000 per month for a nice apartment. I came believing vlogs I had seen and I was very disappointed at the reality. It is not cheap to live in Ecuador, it can be reasonable, but don't think you are stepping back in time. A German woman I met who lived in FL for 25 years pays US$1400 for her apartment. She feels it is a good deal, compared to FL and not having to worry about exchange rates. Err on the side of reality and avoid disappointment.
Thanks again for this very detailed comment! The thing with cost of living is that it’s always different depending on who you ask but I try to give as much insight as possible so that everyone is prepared.
I had actually forgotten about the tank of gas that most people use even though some people have been switching over to electric powered appliances over the recent years.
I think unless someone is coming with a pension/retirement under $1000, they’re most of the times going to find everything cheap here especially if they choose cheaper cities. That being said, some cheaper cities do come with possible risks or downsides. Speaking with the locals for example when we talk about buying land (just for fun because we can’t afford it lol) we have talked about how cheap it is in more “desolate” areas but that’s exactly because those areas are desolate. You won’t find supermarkets or things will be somewhat far, not to mention that the area in some cases could be dangerous, but of course while this is what we’ve talked about it doesn’t necessarily have to be the case.
Something I find pretty ironic (which goes back into the grass is greener podcast episode I recently made) is that the thought process of buying land is very similar for people here as it is with housing in the states. Everyone here is like “I wish I would’ve bought some land when it was cheaper” which is similar to what I’ve heard from people in the states saying “I should’ve bought a house before it got expensive”. What I find sad though is that someone from the outside can come here and it’ll still be affordable (or reasonable as you said) while someone from here would be unable to buy land/house here and much less in the states. There’s a huge conversation to be had about all this at a later date but just wanted to share some thoughts as well. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
@@GMAceM I would use gas, but the builder really made me LOSE confidence when he installed my gas stove top!!! Electricity is not cheap here, compared to parts of Australia, but it is convenient. I don't have to hail the gas tank truck, or buy a car to have them refilled. 🤣 You are doing a great job of being realistic and diplomatic in how you phrase things. If I was going to recommend any of the several blogs and vlogs I looked at over the past two years ... I would strongly recommend your vlog. Telling people the truth might make them change their minds, but it beats having them arrive and end up hating Ecuador, not because of Ecuador, but because of having the rug pulled out from under their feet expecting things that are not so.
¡Me encanta tu canal! Te agradecería si pudieras incluir información sobre Cuenca en videos futuros.
Muchísimas gracias!
Te cuento que tengo pensado ir a Cuenca pero estoy esperando confirmación de una amistad que vive en Cuenca para ver cómo hacemos. :)
Sir, I appreciate your logical breakdown of expenses, and offering estimates of modest and pricier lifestyles in addition to the averages. Excellent work - thank you!
I appreciate you taking the time to check the video out and I’m glad it gave you some value. 👏🏼
Thank You, So many details and a great presentation...
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Thank you so much for this video! I am coming to Quito for some months and your video has really helped me have a better idea of everything - muchas gracias!
Thank you so much for checking it out and I’m glad it has been useful to you. Muchísimas gracias!
Your best video l have seen yet. Your production quality in this video are great
I really appreciate that, this video took quite a while to finish and in glad it resulted in an informative and enjoyable experience.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Great info, thank you.
Thanks so much for watching! 👏🏼
Great video!
Hi. I found you on Don Shaders channel. Very good Video. Thank you.
Hello there!
Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Just subscribed, excellent content!!
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
My experiences: I’ve frequented Guayaquil. Taxis now run $3-$5/trip. They add up. You could quickly spend $20/day if you are going around areas not on buss routes. And $20/day may be just two trips out! To the mall for a bit of shopping and a later dinner. Eating out is still cheap at roughly $15/person in most places and depending how May cocktails. Rent in a nice neighborhood with a gated road is around $450. In all, taxis became a significant expense when added up. Some days, when it’s pouring rain or the sun is brutally hot, a taxi is best. All the utilities you mentioned are still pretty cheap, but the grocery shopping and taxis are getting expensive.
Taxis are and always have been a luxury for people here in Ecuador. I still remember when I didn’t have my motorcycle and I would take taxis to get around people would call me “platudo” or “aniñado” for taking one. Platudo basically meaning I had money (which I didn’t) and aniñado is used here to refer to someone spoiled or who has money. But all that being said, they are useful for the reasons you specified, and even I can’t take my parents and brother on my motorcycle, even if people do tend to drive with 3-4 people on a motorcycle.
Thanks for your analysis, enjoy the cocktails, and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
@@GMAceM, although I’ve ridden here in the USA on one of the most traffic congested highways in the USA for over a decade, the wife is dead set against me having a motorcycle in Ecuador. I really want one for touring. We intend to get a car, they are cheap enough now, but we will see how it changes in a the next few years. I actually enjoy the driving in the city. A car isn’t a huge expense and the money saved on the taxis is worth it.
I do understand what you are saying about the taxis. My wife normally takes the bus to work, but my daughter needs the taxis to get to the farther university. So there’s not much that can be done. The bigger city is certainly more expensive than your area, but it is manageable for now. I cannot wait to return.
@@andrewsmith9174 I can kinda understand why she’d be set against it, most here are against it, mainly parents of course. It’s like as soon as you get one parents will say “might as well buy you a casket”. The thing that’s undeniable is that it’s definitely something that saves you both time and money here.
Here’s hoping you get to come back soon!
@@GMAceM, I’ll be back in August. The freedom of riding is deep inside a rider. It’s like playing sports, you know the passion.
Thanx good job, great presentation !
Thank you for watching!
Great informative video
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I enjoyed this video: the narrator did an excellent job of breaking down essential costs.
Glad to help!
Very cool video amigo! I’m Canadian and looking at places to retire when the time is right. Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Thailand, Uruguay, Peru, Chile and Paraguay are some of the places I’m looking at.
Good information
Nice content. I'm looking forward to checking out Manabi in April. With the subject matter I'd suggest you add #ecuador #expats to your tags.
Appreciate the advice, I will get on that for sure.
Manabi is awesome, make sure you try the foods available, I think you’ll enjoy them!
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Your information is most appreciated. Yes, I would like you to research more about the IESS and if I for example make $3,500 month. Also could you let us know about private health care, pros, cons, etc and the cost.
Ace, good product. Informative, well paced and well presented. If the constructive criticism box is open, I'd encourage you to put a small flowering plant (or some such thing) in front of the window security grate visible in the mirror at 19:30. I was pre-occupied with wondering who could squeeze through such an opening. Or, maybe I have it wrong and that's an antenna since it's by the window?
Thanks a million for the kind words Tom!
Constructive criticism is always welcome, and I actually hadn’t noticed it while recording. Well, actually it’s just so high up that I wouldn’t really take it as the place for someone to try to sneak through (though heck, when someone wants to get into your house they’d sneak in through anywhere). To be honest now that you mention someone getting through an opening, I’d be much more concerned with the window that’s like flung open in my house. Its not completely open because it has a screen to avoid letting insects get in but still. It’s not visible in the video but that’s where the lighting I got came from. And I really liked it as a recording space, just didn’t enjoy the amount of noise coming in that I had to re-record scenes for (like the helicopter, someone playing loud music and such). Maybe I’ll angle the camera differently to avoid that if I decide to record there again.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Somewhat interested in Ecuador. But planning on a move to Spain, as I've been going there 20 years. Plus, last year I worked as an English teaching assistant at a public elementary school in the Valencian region. Inclined to live in Castillon de la Plana which was where I had to go for government business. But Ecuador or Uruguay possible if I need to reconsider for any reason. Nice video. I'm in Los Angeles, CA.
Glad you’re interested in Ecuador!
Here’s hoping everything goes great in Spain but if you do decide to reconsider then I hope Ecuador is choice #1!
Appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I enjoyed this video greatly. It is one of the best, if not the best, I have viewed about moving to Ecuador. I just wish you would have covered the level of English in these three places. I do fully expect to have to learn the local language but it would be interesting to know the language difficulty I would face upon arrival. Also any "help the Gingo" companies that offer help for expats such as visas, housing, etc. Again thanks for the video. Excellent.
I appreciate this comment!
The thing about English level is that I can’t speak for each city. Just looking at Ecuador as a whole, it has one of the lowest levels of English in the world (if I remember correctly), BUT in my environment as an English teacher, a good amount of people that I know actually know English because they need to know English in order to teach it. It all depends on who you surround yourself with but I do highly recommend learning Spanish. That way no matter where you go in Ecuador you’ll be ready.
If you’d like information on visas and other stuff, I can send you the contact info of someone I know who can help you out, just send me an email and let me know!
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Thanks.
I came from the us to Archidona (the amazon) Ecuador feb. 2023. I rent a beautiful little cabana in the rainforest for $260. A month which includes elec. Propane, and water.. I spend around 40-50 dollars a week in food for my 80 pound dog and me. We walk everywhere and hang out at the rivers, so transportation and entertainment are free. so it is possible to live on a $450. A month ecuadoran wage.. My only souuce of income is a social security check.. Im never going back to the states..😊
Hello Jeff!
Glad to see/read that you’re living your best life and I hope more people get to do so as well. I feel like something like this would make for a great “rainforest cost of living” video.
I always make mention of the minimum wage because it’s something I talk about with Ecuadorian friends all the time. We (because it happens to me too) stretch ourselves very thin trying to live with what we earn, even when some of us live with our parents but we make it work. We just always wish we had more to be able to live a more peaceful life and in some cases be able to give back to our loved ones. It can be hard for many here to work 2 jobs and still just barely scrape by the month so I find myself talking about wages a lot. 😅
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Thank you for the video. You mentioned the cost of rent, but I’m not sure if you said anything about the number of bedrooms, or maybe I missed it. My god. Considering the low income of Ecuadorians and the crazy cost of almost everything, how do people afford to live, eat out or go on vacations there? It may seem ‘Cheap’ for foreigners, but it’s certainly doesn’t seem cheap for the people of Ecuador.
You’re so very welcome!
Oh no I knew I was missing something, and it’s frustrating because it was in my notes but it was hidden in the Guayaquil rent section. But yeah the amount of rooms definitely affects the cost of rent in conjunction with all the other factors that affect it too. Even the place that reflects negatively in all the things I mentioned could end up more expensive by adding a room or two.
And I’m glad you mentioned the low income because it’s just terrible, even though someone told me that apparently Ecuador has the best minimum wage in Latin America, but just because it is the best doesn’t make it enough. People have to work two jobs or just avoid certain luxuries to have money, or even worse which is side with corruption. You would think it sounds preposterous but just look at how political campaigns work here. Everyone tries to side with one person who’s gonna be the mayor, they go to the rallies and are like besties with the campaign group. Do they believe in the ideals? No lol, friends who have been in these campaign groups almost always say the same thing, they’re supporting to hopefully get a good position in some government office or to guarantee a job that pays better than what they’re earning but they know that the elected official is NOT gonna do what they promised. And I realize that maybe that’s just the way politics work in the world and maybe I’m just unaware of that but still, that’s why I respect Casanova (the previous mayor of Portoviejo) because he did what no mayor before him had done, he actually fixed the city, he actually made new things for the city, he actually kept his word.
But yeah, I’m ranting at this point. It’s not cheap for people who have lived their whole lives here, even for me because I have a normal(ish) job, teaching and I’m not willing to join a campaign that I don’t believe in for money. I’ll keep teaching, making videos, and hoping that little by little I can make a change.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Thanks for the reply, and you’re not ranting. You’re speaking of the truth. It’s a corrupted world ruled by psychopaths.
The local Ecuadorian people live differently from Americans. It is normal for families to live together and adult children stay living at home and contribute to the living expenses. There may be 4 or more working adults living in a home and they pay rent of $300 per month more or less. Most people cook meals at home the vast majority of the time. However, several normal restaurants are $3 for a meal. People can go on vacations to places within the country for a low cost or to other countries in Latin America. For example, a 4 hour ride in a van here is $12 per person, airbnb $30 per night, or in other countries like Argentina, Columbia, or Peru, the cost of living is even lower and you can go there for vacation.
Excellent video. Very informative. I was however kind of surprised that you didn't cover Cuenca as it is the expat capital of Ecuador from what I have heard on other videos. The information for the IESS premium was enlightening. All the other videos I have listened to about healthcare in Ecuador priced IESS at $70 - $80. With me calculating at 17.60% I would probably be better off with private insurance. I do have a question if you could send me an answer, or answer it here, you referenced free healthcare and IESS as 2 separate systems. Could you please explain?
Hello Daniel, I appreciate the thoughtful comment!
I really wanted to and still want to talk about Cuenca, but I didn’t have anyone who could immediately answer my questions about Cuenca. I like to make sure I can get immediate and detailed responses before talking about anything and the friend I have in Cuenca is normally very busy with her work. But needless to say I will definitely make a Cuenca video in the future.
As for the IESS question I can definitely answer that but it’s not a clear answer. The best way would be using a hypothetical: assume you got hurt, hit by a car let’s say. If an IESS ambulance happens to be the ones to see you and pick you up and take you to the hospital and treat you, they can’t charge you for that because healthcare is free. The complication that you MIGHT have is that if they were to pick you up and not deem your injury to be life-threatening then you would have to wait to be attended because you’re not with the IESS and you’re not a priority patient.
This is what tends to happen to many who want to even schedule an appointment with the IESS and they schedule an appointment that they need and the IESS makes them wait months or even a year before they will see them. That’s why most people just decide to go to private doctors.
On the other hand free healthcare can be very congested and getting a turn could take a while as well.
That’s why even though every worker with a contract has access to the IESS, they will either try to get an appointment using free healthcare OR they will seek out private doctors in order to be seen more quickly.
It’s a mess to be honest and probably one of the reasons why people here think healthcare is better in other countries, even without truly knowing if it is or isn’t.
Hope this answered your question and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
@@GMAceM I fully understand about current info. As for the medical I think I will just get private since IESS with my pension will end up costing me over $200 a month anyways. Again, thanks for your prompt response. Keep up the good videos.
Ecuador es un bello pais aunque soy Puertorriqueño En par de años Me gustaria retirarme en loja desde US haber si algun dia puedes hacer un video de loja. Se que va a rendir mas el dinero k en estados unidos .tambien seria bueno el costo de registrar un carrito para ponerlo y manejarlo alla.las placas ect.no el costo del vehiculo.gracias me .thumbs up y ahora puedo ver sus videos
Ecuador realmente si es hermoso! Tengo la esperanza de que mejore aún más y que eventualmente se resuelvan los problemas que ha tenido que enfrentar el país.
En realidad hay algunas ciudades de las cuales quiero visitar y Loja definitivamente es una de ellas. De hecho he escuchado que es demasiado bonito y muy seguro por eso quiero ir más pero tengo que priorizar mis viajes en base a distancia y lo que está a mi alcance económicamente, por eso incluso tengo mi página de donación donde estoy recaudando para ir a hacer un video en una ciudad más lejana en base a la elección de los que me han apoyado.
Y de hecho es muy cierto, en caso que tengas dinero de ahorros de otro país estilo estados unidos o algún país europeo, se hace mucho más fácil llevar a cabo la situación económica aca. Y acerca de la información del vehículo lo estaré buscando aunque recientemente Don Shader compró un auto y puedes ver en su canal también cuánto le costó el vehículo y allí también creo que mencionó el precio de la matricula.
Gracias por su apoyo y por ver el video! 👏🏼
Gracias mi hno so yo quiero visitarlo.gracias por su buen trabajo.estare pendientes a sus futuros video me estare en comunicacion..gracias!!
You did an absolutely brilliant job! Thank you so much. I am on a medication for my psoriasis called Otezla (Apremilast). Do you know if this medication is available in Ecuador and approximately how much it would cost?
Also, which beach towns (including Portoviejo) are the safest and have the best medical facilities?
Appreciate the kind words Richard!
Not too long ago I answered the question about the medicine in my “Tipping Culture in Ecuador | Q&A” video, but just to give you the summarized version: when I investigated I found a site with a list of medicines here in Ecuador and that medicine was nowhere to be found. I also asked a friend who works at a pharmacy and he also said they didn’t have it. The concern I had/have is that maybe in my city it isn’t available, but that also wouldn’t justify why it’s not on the list of medicines I had found.
I’ll look into which beach towns would both be safe and have good medical facilities because in terms of safety you’d probably have to go to a smaller town but that would also mean medical facilities that aren’t the best. You can of course find private doctors everywhere but whether they have good medical facilities or not is definitely hit or miss.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Like it.
Wonderful job. Have you created a spreadsheet where much of this info is captured? Thanks so much.
Also, have you did a similar comparison with Cuenca or could you indicate if Cuenca would be closer to Quito, Guayaquil or puerto viejo?
Appreciate the questions!
Sad to say that I’ve never really been good at making spreadsheets, so I’ve just been gradually taking notes from my interviews and investigations on my phone.
As for which city is similar, while I don’t have an exact answer (im trying to get info on that in the moment from friends and family who live there) the best answer I’d be able to give is Guayaquil but only due to proximity. With my friends from the football team we always talk about how close Guayaquil is to Cuenca so I assume their price points would be similar based on that.
No worries. Love your channel….looking forward to the next video.
Great video! Key question though - if one gets very sick and has to go to the emergency room, in the worst case scenario, will the public health care cover those costs for foreigners?
How’s it going Boyd, thanks for the question!
I think severity, luck, and connections would be the factors that play heavily in this.
Severity because if it’s something serious, like life threatening, then you’ll probably get instant access into the emergency room.
Then there’s luck, because if the emergency room isn’t full then you’re good, but if it is then there might be a cause for concern.
And then connections, if you happen to have a friend or family who are doctors in the public hospital then you have a much better chance of being attended quickly regardless of whether if the sickness is severe or not. I once had to get a penicillin shot and was allowed into the emergency room quickly because a friend just happened to be working there (and it also wasn’t horribly full) but normally it could’ve taken hours for me to get that shot.
But all of that being said, in theory you should definitely get access into the emergency room no matter where you’re from and it shouldn’t cost you a dime.
One thing that I recently heard about though is that the hospitals are supposed to provide medicine BUT apparently they had been sending people to buy their own. The government has now been cracking down on that because that means there was corruption at play there so I’m hoping that that issue is/gets resolved.
I hope this answered your question, sorry for the long text, and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
@@GMAceM Thanks for the detailed reply! Obviously, if we foreigners end up in Ecuador, we will want to have good health insurance and be part of the system. I was just thinking through the worst-case scenario as I have read over time of foreigners who somehow ended up with huge, huge medical bills in Ecuador and were not allowed to leave until they produced the funds. I think this means they went to private hospitals? At the same time, there is a foreigner vlogger in Cuenca who got very sick when he arrived in Ecuador and went to the public hospitals and got the care he needed for free. Confusing! This might be a good subject for one of your videos.
Could you do a comparison adding more in the sierra, like Cuenca or Loja? Very interested to hear your opinion. BTW, when figuring monthly totals when I was in business, we used 4.3 weeks per month...
Hello there, thanks for your question!
I think I could but it would definitely take a while because I need to do the investigations 🧐
And ohh I didn’t know that it was calculated like that, I just wanted to get the most realistic value possible based on the information I was able to accumulate.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Can I get a job in Ecuador
Loja is such a tranquil and pretty city, I've many times called it little Cuenca : )
What about having a small business in ecuador as a foreigner maybe a café or a bar is that allowed ? And if so how much would you have to invest
Please research the ramifications of providing the minimum wage for iess
I would like to see your costs to rent in Cuenca as well. It is my favorite city.
Thanks for this very detailed video. My question now is. For countries that can come in visafree. How can one stay back
Hi. I’m planning a two month trip to Quito and currently enrolled in an online graduate school program. Will I have any problems with internet accessing my stuff like zoom etc?
Does the IESS cover private medical care, or are there special IESS clinics?
Watching this video just confirms that we are price gouged badly here in Canada. We pay up to 90% of our wages on rent. Renting a room in someones house in a small town can be up to $1500 monthly. It is a situation of a roof over your head or food. Unless you have a few people renting a small place together you won't be able to survive. This is for the average person making minimum wage. That wage may be higher than a lot of places, but we are also having to pay out the majority of it. Electricity is average $300. I haven't taken a taxi in years, but just to sit in it before you get driven anywhere was just under $6 where I live. Then it goes up a certain amount every 30 seconds. I have been homeless a couple of times here. It is very hard living in Canada.
Thank you for this video :o)
I have heard that Canada is quite expensive, and I constantly hear that the states isn’t much better. If I listen to what RUclipsrs that live in Japan have to say about Japan, then it’s bad there too. It seems like each country has it set for it to be impossible to live with your wage there, while making it possible for someone from the outside with a higher wage to live in that country. Then again someone from the same country with a high wage could live there but I wonder what percent of the population has that kind of wage and what they’re doing to make it. It’s like here in Ecuador where yeah, there’s filthy rich people, but they make up a small amount of the population while everyone else is out here making due with the bare minimum.
But yeah, Canada sounds way tough. I hope that things are going better for you now and if you think Ecuador is a place where you can have a better life then I hope you can make it here one day. If not ecuador, then I hope you can make it to a place that’s good for you.
Stay safe and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
@@GMAceM I have heard there are some states that are not far behind when it comes to everything being so expensive. It's sad that so many people are struggling so hard. Unfortunately Canada is going to be going through another price hike on everything and I believe that it is going to be the same in the US.
I would love to live down in Ecuador! It has been a dream of mine for about 15 years.
The problem is that for the average Ecuadorian it is very hard to live in Ecuador as it is for you in Canada. With a minimum Salary of $460 for 2024 and the numbers given here, obviously the average person in Ecuador is in a bad shape exactly as you are in Canada.
@@chicharon101 it’s not right for anyone anywhere to have to live the way we are.
How can I get Ecuador tourism visa from Africa since we don't have Ecuador Embassy around us
Are there bus passes, and are there senior discounts in any of these areas of expense?
This was actually something that I asked in the first podcast episode I made because I remembered this comment! 👏🏼
The summarized answer: bus passes depends on the city you go to and yes there is a discount for seniors
Please review Vilcabamba. People here walk, utilities and internet are usually included in rent, and there are MANY low cost or free cultural activities, international cuisine ......
I will indeed do so at a later date, have to coordinate to find a time and date when I can spend some time there.
QUESTION ---?--- What ''effect'' will being over 65 & entitled to all the discounts (?) have on these average budgets -- (?) -- and -- will the health insurance be more expensive being older ? -- I know you gave 'averages' - that's why I'd like some specifics to my situation at 73 years old (?) with '''only''' a $1500 (USD) SS check per month ? -- With the discounts for over 65 I'm thinking the expenses will be "some" (?) lower ? -- Can you estimate how much perhaps ? -- I am quite frugal and only need a small modest but well furnished studio 'near' Quito shopping and public transit ? --- THANK YOU ---
Hey, first time seeing one of your videos and it was absolutely helpful. I’m planning to retire in Manta in the next five years, and wondering if you could possibly share your take on the cost of living there? I used to live in Ecuador as a child and want to go back for retirement.
Thank you 😊
Appreciate you taking the time to check this video out! 👏🏼
My friend Don Shader on RUclips actually has some videos where he talks about his monthly expenses. This is one:
ruclips.net/video/2_zvVUT9ilg/видео.html
Maybe at a later date (when I’m not injured) I may make my own video on the subject so stay tuned! 😁
@@GMAceM Y? Que te pasó?
@@Ot-Man una luxación cuando estaba jugando fútbol americano, hablé un poco acerca de aquello en un en vivo y en mi último capítulo de podcast y cómo fue mi experiencia en el Hospital. Estaré con yeso y muletas unos 2 meses 🥲
Where do you find rent for 225.00 in Quito? Even a room is that or more
Hi: Thanks for this great video. Question: I am interested in purchasing a condominium in a building. I have already rented the apartment from a real estate agent. But he refuses to give me the owner's name. How do I find the name of the apartment owner in a building in Cuenca?
Hey Fluffy, that’s an interesting question. I’m actually kinda surprised that they’d withhold that kind of information unless maybe the owner of the apartment doesn’t want their information getting out there. I’ll look into it and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Could you talk about the cost of living for those wanting to live in one of the mountain towns, for example Quinca. Thanks for your help.
Lived there 3 months last year. If you don't speak spanish some will take advantage of you. Cuenca is not for me.
I rent a 2 bedroom/ 2 bath w a study apartment for $380/month. Water is about $5/month and Electric is $15. Electric is low because no heat or air conditioning needed here. Transportation is inexpensive. Try to live near the Tranvia as it is 35 cents per ride. Buses can be 50 cents and taxi rides are usually 1.50-3.00. If you ship at the meecados then groceries are very inexpensive. Chicken breast $2/lb, ground beef $2/lb. Steaks $2.80-$4.00/lb. 30 eggs for $4.50. Loaf of bread $1.50, liter of milk $1.50.
;) having been to Gyeaquil a few times for a month at a pop since 7+ years back.. roughly once a year.. - -) ya ' ain't crazy-)
Ubers are super cheap in Quito and Guayaquil. The taxis in Quito are crap, over charging us every trip but I argued the fares down. The taxis in Cuenca (where I live) are EXCELLENT fare wise but the drivers can be reckless at times.
How’s it going Larry, apologize for the late reply.
My family in Quito definitely emphasized that taxis in Quito are not good, not just due to overcharging but also because now it’s unsafe. And going back to the overcharging, even my uncle who’s a taxi driver charged me over $20 from the airport but apparently that’s the norm and since the taxi company at the airport is kinda “special” they don’t even let cars wait for people. It’s basically they get there and the person has to be there and then the car has got to go! Not sure if you get me but I saw it firsthand where my uncle stopped for less than a minute and the taxi people were already surrounding him.
And yeah, I can confirm that the recklessness of taxis is a nationwide thing, it’s a rush to get from one place to another to try to get as many rides in as possible.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I think Hanoi and Pattaya are 20 to 40% cheaper but if you are over 60 or 70, Ecuador may be better due to national health care.
I haven’t seen Hanoi and Pattaya but it is a possibility. Public Healthcare is actually free here but it does come with some downsides. You should definitely check out Don Shader’s video that he recently made talking a bit on that.
What about medical insurance? O medicina pre pagada como Colsanitas en Colombia?
Hello Luis, thank you for your question!
Hmm, this one is tough because you don’t generally hear about medical insurance very often here because very few people or no one has it. Heck I can’t think of a single person I know who has medical insurance other than the affiliation with the IESS which they HAVE TO get when they start working at any public or private institution. I assume the fact that most people have faith in the fact that they have the IESS or that they have free public healthcare makes them not want to get medical insurance. Sometimes it’s also weird to talk about insurance because even car insurance isn’t something that’s needed which is crazy with how dangerous the streets can be. All that being said, I’ll have to look into this in more detail because right now I can’t really say much more about it.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
At the beginning you said the rent in Quito was 450 - 600 dollars but in the calculations at the end you listed it as 225 dollars ... which one is correct?
Oh my goodness you’re right, I did the math correctly but I didn’t change the value. I just knew I was gonna forget something.
The value for rent in Quito is the average that was shown in 1:58 which was $500. Even Guayaquil I’m noticing that I did the math but didn’t change the value shown. For Guayaquil it’s $650. I’m gonna make a comment to clarify that.
Thanks for the heads up and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
INFORMATION ON VILACABAMBA PLEASE.
renting those huts in the hills
And B&B-
I really want to go, i can’t make any promises but it is definitely in my list of places to go.
Here from Don Shader. subbed
Don is the man!
Hope you enjoy the content 👏🏼
But Portoviejo don’t have beaches!! 🤔I think so you are confused with Manta city. 🤯
Manta has many beaches.
Hello, thanks for your comment!
Portoviejo has one beach which is Crucita beach. I always thought that Crucita was it’s own city but it’s actually considered a part of Portoviejo. And yeah, Manta has many more beaches that’s for sure! 💯
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Manta-Portoviejo-Crucita...the samething😊
I'd be interested in knowing what the penalties are for hiding some of your income in order to get the lower health insurance payments. If you created this video already please let me know. I'm a subscriber, maybe it will turn up.
Hello, any suggestions regarding areas with the strongest WiFi for remote workers?
Hello! There are quite a few factors that’ll determine internet connection but I guess if I had to look at it from a subjective perspective I can at least say that in the downtown area I’m at with the provider and plan I have that my connection is good enough for what I do (watch videos, give classes online, upload content, gaming).
@@GMAceM Thank you ! Are you referring to the downtown area on Quito?
@jaesviews unfortunately not, I am in a capital city in the coast (Portoviejo). The general logic most people use around here is that the further you are from the city (like reaching the countryside) the worse the internet gets. But there’s also the idea that if you get too close to overpopulated areas the internet gets really bad. The ISP is important too and the one I mainly recommend is Netlife since it’s served me well. Hope this helps!
@@GMAceM Yes it does, thanks again !!
I remember back when the Ecuador income tax was only 10%, I guess they didn't have free health care back then since that'd be almost impossible to have at that rate, when I heard the tax rose a few years ago I didn't know why but now I guess I know lol.
any insights about Cuenca? (not a beach guy)
How’s it going! I still have to do my research for Cuenca so maybe the closest for now in terms of cost of living would be Quito’s cost of living. But in due time I hope to get the more accurate and specific information to make a dedicated video for Cuenca.
Can you give the same information if you stayed in Manta?
I’d say the majority of portoviejo’s information could work for Manta but I do want to be more specific to making a Manta video at a later date. My friend Don Shader had talked about his specific cost of living on his channel that I think you should definitely check out!
I pay 8 dollars a month in the La Carolina Area of Quito.
Ok, a retired couple in Cuenca…. Comfy living on say $2000/month ?
We speak Spanish and are currently living very comfy on about $1100/month in Matagalpa, Nicaragua.
In my opinion, as long as you’re not going for something outlandishly extravagant, $2000 a month sounds awesome. I still have to do a Cuenca cost of living video but if it’s anything like Quito, then $2000 should work for basic or comfy living. Hope Nicaragua keeps treating you well! 👏🏼
@@GMAceM
Thx !
We live comfy but nothing extravagant. We still have many countries to visit over the next 4-5 years before picking our favorite, but it Cuenca always seems to hover in the top 3. We look forward to actually getting our feet on the ground there, but it will be a while. We’ll be here until February, then 6 months in Guatemala followed by 6 months in Mexico.
So are you in Ecuador permanently ?
For certain, even if you eat eggs at home in the morning you would save money.
I honestly don’t even eat breakfast, not so much to save money but for my health. Even then I still feel like it’s a tiny help and makes things a little less expensive around here.
You said at 1:53 into the video the Avg Quito rent is $450-600, so why would put in $225 rent at 18:25 when doing your totals Budgets? when $225 would be the Pauper amount rental & not the "comfortable" type rental amount ??
Hello! Yes, I’m sorry about that. I actually corrected it in my pinned comment (that I just realized wasn’t pinned) on this video. When editing I had put a place marker value and didn’t change it later on so the value shown was wrong (which I mentioned in my pinned comment). It was a very “delicate” video to edit let’s just say and that bit slipped through the cracks.
@@GMAceM No problem, Thanks so much. I found the video VERY helpful.
Please how to find a work and also a house?
Hello! I covered the topic of work in this video (ruclips.net/video/sat1DLI1b7g/видео.htmlsi=doutcjb2my-RkE5N) and as for housing it all depends on where you’re planning to go. It would probably be best for you to scout the area out but you can also get in touch with real estate agents.
What do you think about the latest news about crime in southern Ecuador? Apparently around Vilcabamba. I was thinking that what would keep me from traveling to Ecuador were all the plane changes and stops back and forth. But now crime rears its head..... :-(
How’s it going Dovy!
Don Shader had made a video talking about a specific situation in Vilcabamba and it was awful to say the least, not something I immediately expected but also not completely unexpected.
My personal thoughts are that in the most normal “live your life to yourself” aspect Ecuador CAN be quite safe. I don’t want to jinx myself, but I follow the do’s and don’ts that I always talk about, I barely go out (only to work or to enclosed areas or to record), I only move around on my motorcycle, and I keep my nose clean so for the most part I’ve managed to keep myself safe. BUT if I were to not follow my do’s and don’ts and deal with sus individuals, then I’m sure there are countless times where I would’ve run the risk of something bad happening to me. Is it guaranteed? Nah, but I’d be raising the 30-60% chance of it happening up to a 70-80%+ chance and I’m not willing to risk it.
Also something else that I always say is that not all of Ecuador is dangerous. Cities like Cuenca, Baños, Loja, and Galapagos of course are well known for their safety. I have heard that every city has a dangerous area but those cities are the ones where you’re least likely to run into danger, as far as I’ve heard, and then of course Galapagos is supposed to be the ultimate safe space.
If I can make a recommendation though, I’d say that you should definitely visit for 2 weeks-1 month and analyze the situation yourself. Live temporarily in the place you’re planning on living in as if you were already living there and see what it’s like. If you can, have someone (a guide or a facilitator) introduce you to some people and interact and see what they have to say, or even allow the person to tell you the “no holds barred” reality that you might not be able to get from a video. Currently a channel member and friend (Mark) is in Ecuador and exploring things and getting to know Ecuador so he can live through the reality, and he loves it!
One last thing to keep in mind is that I try to portray things as close to reality as possible (while being entertaining of course) so that you’re prepared, because if I can save you from any level of shock or make things a little easier for you, then I’ll have done enough. Everything else, including the final choice, is always up to you.
Thanks for watching and I hope this helps! 👏🏼
@@GMAceM Well, you sound very balanced. Maybe some of those guys in Vilcabamba get too worked up. After all, living in a US city has many more risks than Ecuador. If I had to choose between the two based in this risk I'd choose Ecuador. What's more disappointing is the difficulty in actually getting to Cuenca by air. So many stops. Even up to 20 hours. If you need to go back and forth it would be a pain in the neck!! A real disincentive to coming to Ecuador cities.
@@dovygoodguy1296 yeah I’m pretty sure it’s just a specific group of people who are “less than friendly”.
And for sure, I keep up with Philip DeFranco here on RUclips and my goodness the things I hear in the states are scary. Even if I didn’t hear from Phil, my friends keep me up to date with how the economy is not good and then there’s the occasional “the states is worse” comment I get here on RUclips so I know things are not great over there at all. It’s kinda ironic though how perspectives change based on where you live because people here are dying to go to the states because they’re tired of the crime and probably more importantly the lack of opportunities. They see the $450 minimum wage (monthly of course) and see that in the states you can (this is what they say not me) make $7 per hour washing dishes, 40 hours a week for a month and earn $1000+ and they say “why am I suffering to be a jobless lawyer when I can wash dishes in the states and make good money?”
You and I know that’s not the reality and it’s much tougher than that but it’s hard to change the dream that many have to find a better life in a different country, and changing their dream is not my objective anyways. I just want to be realistic. Like sure maybe you’ll make $1000+ washing dishes but $800+ of that goes into your rent. And then what about food? Transportation? Internet? So many things. But I digress.
Ouch that does sound painful, why are there so many stops? Well if there’s any way to make your flight more comfortable (like those comfy pillows you can buy for flights) then definitely come prepared with those and hopefully when you arrive and have a great time in Ecuador, it will have all been worth it.
Hey is it safe to come to Ecuador right now? The news makes it seem like there’s murderes everywhere and drug cartel are taking over. Ugh. We’ve been so excited to come visit for a trip next month but now we are second guessing the safety and wondering if it’s safe enough to go?
Hello Zabu!
Safety is a general big topic when it comes to Ecuador and we tend to cover it in some of the livestream and podcast episodes but all of those things are quite long so to give you the TLDR, it’s safe enough to come as long as you go to the right places (cities that are mainly touristic) and take the necessary precautions.
When it comes to the murders you aren’t likely to experience them/be a part of them unless you’re involved with dangerous people or are actively coming to Ecuador to search for substances. Petty crime is probably the worst thing you’ll experience but once again, only if you’re not cautious.
I make a mention of safety twice in my most recent Q&A video including what things make you more susceptible to robberies (ruclips.net/video/sat1DLI1b7g/видео.htmlsi=C1tN2qt3rKM6J1St). I also talk about things you can do to avoid putting yourself in danger in my do’s and don’ts video.
So my verdict is to come to Ecuador for sure, just go to the right places, don’t do things that purposely put you in danger, and prepare well with the other videos on this channel or information from FB groups and such. :)
@@GMAceM thank you so much for the detailed response! I was thinking that this may be the case but there is so much fear mongering going around that I was second guessing myself. I appreciate your input being from Ecuador and living there and really knowing the situation for what it is. I am beyond excited for our trip and have wanted to come see Ecuador my entire life. It seems like such an amazing country. We will be with professional tour guides the entire time from sacha lodge so I feel confident they will keep us in the safe areas and we won’t even be in the city at all except for when they drive us through. I’m very glad I found your channel and look forward to watching your content:) Any Facebook groups you would recommend for Ecuador things?
@@Zabu_23 always glad to help! :)
Sometimes we do get very into the danger parts in what we say where some might interpret it as fearmongering but it’s more of a sense of fear we live through in the normal city life and it is a valid concern if someone is planning on living in some cities here. We (fellow Ecuador info RUclipsrs) have to be realistic not just for expats or those visiting, but also for those who live here (Ecuadorians overall).
But if you’re on a trip and come prepared, you’re almost guarantee to be fine. From the sound of things, you’re definitely set to have a great time since you’ll be with guides! If you can ask them to let you try food like encebollado, ceviche, and pan de almidón (among others) please do so! They’re so good!!
Some Fb groups I recommend are:
Ecuador Travel Info: m.facebook.com/groups/ecuadortravelinfo/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
You can ask more questions there and there are a variety of people who will help (and some who will offer services lol)
Manta and Manabi Expats and Amigos: m.facebook.com/groups/323275021650751/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
In this group you’ll find people who are mainly in the Manabi area, even more so in Manta BUT they’re all really nice and some have traveled/been to various parts of the country so you can ask questions there too.
Enjoy your trip and feel free to ask any other questions!
I found out that snack can cost 0.25$ to 1$
Snacks can be quite cheap in Ecuador lol
When renting be aware of mold. Humidity can be a problem and many places that are cheap are not healthy. If it smells funky, puts your lungs before your wallet and leave.
👍👍🇲🇦🇲🇦 Maroc. ✈️
You look like my cousin and he's Ecuatoriano..
I get that a lot. There’s much to talk about here but that’s definitely gonna be something for a later date. 😅
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
can you transport your car to ecuador
If you mean take it from the states to Ecuador then it is possible, but it’s a bit of a process and depending on certain factors it may actually end up being more expensive than just buying one here. I’m gonna look into this a little more.
I've known people that have done this but it costs about 5,000 and that was in 2018 prices, I have no clue how much it would be now, there's also import duties and the older your car is the more they want, infact if your car is to old like 20 years or more I don't think they even allow you to bring it.
All that being said unless prices have climbed alot in shipping costs in might be worth it because Ecuador puts large taxs on things like cars and technology, so buying a car in Ecuador, especially a high end car will be very pricey.
My friend retired (29 September 2019) on a investment visa,bought a brand new one bedroom condo (balcony all around the apartment) in Salinas for $88,000!
His WW Golf was 3 1/2 years old and valued at $18,000.
If you retire in Ecuador, you can ship all your belongings,car included,on the same container,free of any taxes,but your car has to be,no older than four years old or have a value of more than $20,000!
* Ecuadorian laws changed,so you need to check if these rules still applies!
✈️👍🇪🇨✈️🇲🇦 Maroc
You got to be Ecuadorian 😂 when you said how about cooking your owe meals!? And said it might cost you more. I don’t like cooking either! Lol.
At first I wasn’t very fond of cooking but it certainly has become much easier over time, especially since I try to take care of myself and being the one that cooks gives me full control over my nutrition. That being said, it sure does take a long time 😅
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@@GMAceM finally a Ecuatoriano making videos that looks like me.
AC technician from Ghana
it+s alot like a place where i live. and in EU they try to tell us in south america they are poor like rats. i guess they live just like us and have same problems in life
Truly in the cities that I mentioned you’re not gonna find much of that in the parts that most people go to live in. If you go out into the countryside then you will find some very poor places like what you’ve been told but it’s definitely not the whole country. Here we talk about how people still live in “casas de caña” which are like “cane houses” so even here the distinction is known between lower, middle, and upper class and there are tons of problems, but I’ve come to accept that there are way too many factors that create issues (in general) and that that’s just how the world is
What a chainsa dog ? 19.37🤣
HAHAHAHA it’s a reference to an anime that came out recently and was really cool!
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I don't understand your healthcare comments. You say a person must pay 80 a month for the gov't system. You also say you pay for visits. Then you say healthcare is free.
It can get pretty complex I know because even I was confused at some point when doctors tell me it’s free and then doctors also tell me $20 for an appointment. Like what?
I think the best way to look at it is what’s more convenient for you and the fact that some things are situational. For example if you’ve watched my brother Don’s videos, you’ve seen the results of what free healthcare is like, the conditions aren’t exactly always the best. If I want a private doctor (like I call them or send them a message) to check out a problem I have, then yes I have to pay that doctor their fee. If you go to a public hospital and just want to get a general checkup, then yes it’s free. If you get into a serious car accident and get taken to a hospital, any and all treatment will be 100% free but since hospitals don’t have medicine, they may call your family to get you some (if there’s family to call) and your family will most likely have to pay for that medicine which in turn means it’s technically “not free (?)”. IESS (the government system) is technically not free since you should pay for it every month (or it gets deducted from your salary) BUT if you happen to get into a severe accident and an IESS ambulance is the one that’s called (or happens to drive by) then they will take you and they will attend you FOR FREE. Healthcare is free but paying for IESS means you can schedule appointments and such because even when I was injured when I went to get my cast removed the doctor asked me if I had IESS. I told her no and asked why and she told me that if I did I could’ve scheduled rehabilitation but since I didn’t I either had to do it myself (which I did) or go through a bit of a process with the “centros de salud” (medical centers) to set up rehabilitation appointments.
So yeah, it’s free but it can be a bit of a mess and I mentioned the value because it’s pretty normal for most people to want to be insured just in case. Alternatively, if you want to be attended immediately then you call or message a doctor and pay that doctor or go through a severe injury and get treated for free.
$1500 solid life
$2000 solid middle class
$3000 upper middle
$4000+ KING and QUEEN
These are monthly income and a cushion of maybe $200.
It’s so cool that you mentioned this because I’m always telling everyone that with $1000 you’re good, but everything over that and you’d live a life of luxury. Like I sometimes have to pinch pennies but with $1000+ I probably wouldn’t know what to do with so much money. Probably just let my parents retire and have fun around Ecuador or even let them take a trip somewhere. They deserve it.
The cushion is very important, in the interview I had on Don Shader’s channel I even said that it’s very important that the value we give you should definitely add like $500 to it just in case. I’d rather have $500 left over than to be missing $500.
@@GMAceM Yes, you are a young man and your needs are different than say an elder like myself. There is no point on older folks coming here if they stone cold broke, there are some other countries that would suit better IMO if they are under 1k per month. I like your channel.
Can I get the job in Ecuador I from Ghana
Hello! Thanks for your question.
While I can’t say if the job is or isn’t immediately available because I don’t have access to places that hire in that area, I can say that it is a job that people do here and you could do it. Personally as someone who has an AC and who knows that everyone else does too, it wouldn’t surprise me if tons of people needed their AC’s to get maintenance from time to time, BUT the problem is that most people resort to “freelance workers” (not sure how else to call them) to do things like repair stuff in general and those workers charge very cheap in general.
Hope that answers your question and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
silly comparisons......silly information
Misinformation. You are wrong!!
Can you be more specific as to which aspects of this video are incorrect.
Negative Comment…
I've been to Ecuador and his estimates are pretty much spot on, so I don't know what you're talking about.
@@christopherhouse7937 and you’re bald 👨🦲