If you’re considering a life abroad in Ecuador, we can show you the way with our Start Here series. We cover everything from getting here to the best expat cities in Ecuador to the cost of living in various places.
You may also be interested in Our Unconventional Life channel on YouTube where we show you what it’s REALLY like to live in Ecuador.
So, you’re seriously considering living abroad in Ecuador? That’s a big decision. We know because we made that same decision back in 2017.
You’ll be leaving your family, your friends and the life you’ve always known. And THAT can be terrifying! But it can also be exciting, adventurous and life changing!
Living abroad can be an experience of a lifetime, but only if you leave home with the right mindset and realistic expectations. Some expats are simply unable to adapt for one or more of these 15 reasons NOT to live abroad in Ecuador (or anyplace else).
Retirement accounts have taken a hit yet again as we enter the NEXT Great Recession (or worse). You may have never thought about living abroad before, especially this late in life. However, moving abroad may now be a serious consideration and you might be wondering if you should retire in Ecuador.
While Cuenca tops our list of best cities to live in Ecuador for expats, it’s not the only popular expat destination. There are several other expat-friendly cities in the mountain region, as well as on the Pacific coast and on the western edge of the Amazon Rainforest that might better suit your interests and circumstances.
This is our list of best cities in Ecuador for expats, along with some interesting information and vital stats for each. There are thousands of cities and towns in Ecuador, and expats live in a lot of them, but we’re going to focus on the most popular expat cities.
If your goal is to live abroad in Ecuador, you need enough money to make your dream a reality. From airfare and visas to housing and utilities, this article breaks down exactly how much it will cost you to move to Ecuador.
One of the main reasons expats leave their home country is to save money while having a higher quality of life, and the low cost of living in Ecuador makes that possible. Back in the roaring twenties, American expats migrated to Paris and other parts of Europe for the same reason. In this article, we’ll let you know how much you can expect to pay for necessities in Ecuador, like rent, utilities, healthcare, transportation, food, appliances, and more.
Once you’ve decided to move abroad to live your expat dream, there’s a lot of planning required to making that decision a reality. It can be hard to know where to start: everything from choosing a country to arranging a visa takes a lot of work. If you don’t have a well-formulated plan, the entire process can become overwhelming. And that’s why we created this list of 10 crucial steps to make the process of how to move abroad less mysterious and confusing.
“Is Ecuador safe?” That’s one of the most common questions future expats have when considering a move to this small Latin American country. Traveling or moving abroad may be uncomfortable at times, but it’s probably safer than you’ve been led to believe.
In this article, you’re going to shed some light on the real crime stats in Ecuador by comparing them to the United States, and we’re going to give you some common sense safety tips to help you avoid becoming one of those stats.
Ecuador is more comfortable and more affordable than ever, and traveling to Ecuador from the United States is easier than ever. In this article, you’re going to learn about several of the options at your disposal for getting to Ecuador.
Money and banking in Ecuador is similar to the United States with a few key differences. In this article, we’re going to share some tips about the best ways to transfer money to Ecuador, access your money from Ecuador and spend it once you’re here.
There are several different types of Ecuador Temporary Resident Visas: Professional, Investor, Pensioners, Rentista, Dependent, etc. The qualifications and requirements vary for each type of visa so you’ll need to select the best option for your specific circumstances.
We interviewed Ecuador shipping company owner, Paul Wilches, founder of Relocation Services of Ecuador, to learn about shipping household goods to Ecuador. He discussed the logistics, process, import regulations, timeframes and costs to pack up your house and move everything to Ecuador from anywhere in the world.
How to Work Remotely as a Digital Nomad or Digital Expat is a topic that is gaining more and more interest each day. Due to the pandemic and the shuttering of offices worldwide, which has caused a massive growth in the number of people working from home, it has become even more feasible to work remotely from anywhere in the world.
Universal participation has provided Ecuador with an excellent healthcare system. Medical procedures are a fraction of the cost in the US, and the quality of care is high. Health insurance in Ecuador can be complicated and confusing, so we were very fortunate to have Carlos Ramírez from Blue Box Insurance stop by to explain it to us.
Each Friday, we send out a newsletter with some expat-relevant news from Ecuador. It's a great way to stay up-to-date with what's going on in Ecuador.
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We have a supportive community of current and future expats on Patreon who are eager to share their experiences, answer questions and provide support to help take the mystery out of your move.
Plus, you'll gain immediate access to dozens of patron-only videos and posts, and your support helps us continue sharing this magical country with you.
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