Cuenca, Ecuador - Cost of Living
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How Much Does it Cost to Retire in Ecuador?
Costo de Vida en Cuenca, Ecuador
Ecuador is known for its natural beauty, friendly people, great medical facilities and reasonable cost of living. Nestled in the Andes Mountains, Cuenca with its charming colonial architecture, and 70-degree year-round temperatures, is attracting people from all over the world to make their home here.
An average budget for a short-term resident staying less than 3 months, renting a private room in the city center at cheaper hotels, and eating out most meals at cheaper restaurants is less than $1,200 per month.
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Expats living long-term in Cuenca report living an upper-middle-class lifestyle for around $940 a month per person.
In this video, we’ll hear from local residents about their cost of living in Cuenca Ecuador, the cheapest place to live in Ecuador, the cost of living in Ecuador, Cuenca Ecuador rentals and Cuenca Ecuador real estate.
More information about living in Cuenca is available in the full-length video, Living and Retiring in Cuenca Ecuador from www.LivingOverseas.TV
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Living Overseas TV I booked a "scouting" trip to Cuenca next month, October to see if I would like to live there. What are some good Expat Hangouts where I can meet people, and get know some of the insider tips that Gringos should know? TY for the COL vid!
70-degree year-round temperatures sounds amazing! I never thought about living in Ecuador but after watching this video, it kind of makes me consider it. Housing costs are very affordable.
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70 degrees is the average daytime temp. At night it averages about 50. Thus, you don't need heat nor air conditioning! Growing season is year-round in the Andes mountains, so the cost of produce is very low.
@@DeedsResearcher, Thanks for watching and sharing information.
How about altitude sickness? How long to adjust to the +8k altitude?
I was in charge of sales for Latin America for over 20 years. Ecuador is on the top of my list. Cuenca is where my distributors main office is and I’m seriously considering getting a home there. The only other place I would consider is Antigua guatemala. It’s closer to the usa in terms of flights but there many Europeans living there and the housing costs are very high. I believe Cuenca is the place for overall advantages
Gary Davis, Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your information.
Wow I need to get to Ecuador! You had me from the opening shot! Haha! The nature there is beautiful! The cost of living seems very reasonable! That one house for $450 a month! Fantastic! Fully furnished studio for $410....I need to move haha!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.
I lived there for a year and you can definitely find cheaper rent. I rented a 3/2 for $220 a month unfurnished. I also rented a furnished 3BR/2.5BA for $450 a month. You don't have to pay gringo prices.
Yup...I can vouch!
We really liked Ecuador though we did not go to Cuenca. Seems a good place for a long-term stay.
It's not as exciting as some of the other places in Ecuador when it comes to a short vacation but it is comfortable and affordable for long stays and a great place to base out of.
The surrounding area is just gorgeous! I love all the forests.This is a great video - it felt like watching a documentary on TV :)
Thanks, Ella.
Wow that house with the glass ceiling is so pretty and so inexpensive ! Very nice to know all this I'm definitely putting Ecuador on my list now !
Niks, You will love Ecuador. It's an amazing country with Amazon Jungle Basin, Awesome waterfalls, great beaches, and the Galapagos Islands.
I love that you interviewed locals for this video. Great job on the research. The mountains make a nice contrast to the town.
Thanks for watching. The expats and locals in Cuenca really make it special.
I have fond memories of Cuenca from my visit in 2012! I think I could live there!
I'm glad you have had the chance to visit. Thanks for watching.
We were there..it is a great place! Lots of retirees who first moved to Costa Rica now live in Cuenca. Everything is so cheap there. Beautiful city.
very interesting and informative video about the cost of living. 👍👍
Thanks for watching.
Beautiful footage, and a really nice overview. I might have to subscribe, I’ve thinking about moving lately. Ecuador looks really nice
It's an amazing country with a lot of variety. It's certainly worth checking out.
My contry is beatiful 🇪🇨♥️♥️
Wanna come and marry you sent me your number
Wow, really well done! Relevant up-to-date information and nicely filmed and edited 👍
Thank you very much. I just checked out your channel and subscribed. I just watched a couple. Great work. I'm looking forward to sitting down and watching most or all of them.
@@LivingOverseasTV Thanks so much, I really appreciate your support! I checked out your website and I see that you guys have some amazing projects and a super talented team. Can't wait to see what comes next!
I really love your channel @Ecuador Live 💗
I had a friend who lived there for a few years. The 70 degree year round temp sounds nice. Dang, that's pretty cheap per person. Housing is so cheap!! That house looks nice! I like that fireplace in the center of the living room! super cheap! How do you find these people to interview? Who's the woman narrating? Man, $8 for water?!? unbelievable!! I'm paying like $200 here in California.
I was in Ecuador for 3 months working on this project so I had the chance to meet many of the expats there. Out of everywhere, I've been, I think the expats in Ecuador and Cuenca are some of the most friendly and welcoming. The woman narrating is Rachel Alena, rachel@bigbitestudio.com She is great to work with. I'll have more Ecuador locations coming out in the future.
Come on over. Everything they say is true. I live in the "rich" people's apartments and pay 600 a month, furnished...3 br 2 bath.
Yeah. I live in Ecuador. I pay 5,50$ dollars per month.
Believe it or not that's the way it is here. Lol. I have been to Cali and I remember paying 18 dollars for ham. That's totally crazy . However, California it's a dreamy place, that's for sure
@@themightyflog hahaha that's cool. Are parties allowed in the building?
Love learning the cost of living in different places in the world. Ecuador does not look like a super expensive. Great location to do the interviews by the way. Beautiful area
Thank you. It is very affordable with very friendly people and amazing scenery.
An other nice tip from you about south America, I really like how you present them, it is always very interesting
Thank you Karo.
This is such an excellent informational video. I'm really curious about moving south at some point, especially to retire. I love watching your videos to learn more about where we should look and how much we should expect to spend.
Thanks. We will be covering More locations in Central and South America in the next year.
This is nice. Ecuador never crossed my mind but now I might have to check it out.
Ecuador has a lot going for it. We will be putting out more videos about Ecuador in the future. Thanks for watching.
Really very interesting Video for standard of living and cost off living Thanks and regard
Thank you Suleiman.
EXCELLENT vid! Gracias, amigo!
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I am from cuenca, their video is very good
very profesional your video, I like all the places you showed and the interview
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Great video! And very accurate based on our experience 👍💚
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Living Overseas TV we just did a cost of living video based on our expenses. It’s a common question we get. th-cam.com/video/a-cADWCmAzU/w-d-xo.html
Muy buen video profesional , ahora en el 2020 habría que actualizar los costos
Thank you for your work.. Good content..
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in ghana i rented for 50 dollars included electrisity ,,water, ocean view with balcony ,,so ecuador 400 dollars is not cheap
mocny01 Yeah... but quality of life... Ecuador is still a developing country, but it’s much more developed than Ghana. You can find a place for $50, but what kind of place and where? Does the electricity get cut out all the time? I’d say it just depends on what you’re looking for in the end .
Cheaper and Dangerous eh? ALL you need is ECUADOR
Hay alquileres más económicos depende como le guste vivir a ustd cuenca es una Ciudad con mucha cultura buena comida y tradiciones únicas
Great overview
Thank you, George.
Have never been to Ecuador. Moreover, have never been to South America :-) But I believe there will be an opportunity to visit the continent one day. After all, there is so much to see in the world one can not visit all the places during a lifetime.
It's an amazing place. Thanks for watching.
Yep . Do it now and travel around South America. A lot of things to see and do!!!!! Don’t wait. Life is too short
awesome stuff
CW Productions, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
I'd literally never heard of this city so I was super interested to find out more about it! Wow, the courtyard house that the lady described seems really beautiful - not just a simple place but somewhere refurbished and really beautiful, and for so cheap too. :)
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Muy barato
Love it hope to visit
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Very nice Video, ALL you need is ECUADOR
This is what I like about your channel. It is very informative. Great Content and I agree with Ella in Wanderlust, your video is like what I watch on TV networks.
Thank you very much :)
I live in upstate New York and I think I might move there for the winter
I WISH I would've Seen this VIDEO, More than a Year Ago.
I’m from Cuenca. I live in New York but I find Cuenca expensive these days. I want my own house but my area Challuabamba has become very expensive
Thanks for watching. It does seem like the popular areas are getting more expensive.
Luz C oh really? my mom said everything went up from last time she went to Guayaquil as well
How expensive is that?
Question: I heard that Ecuador's monetary system, currency is based on the U.S. dollar. The US economy is on the verge of major collapse and depression. What would such a crisis do to Ecuador?
I'm not thinking about retiring yet, but this sounds like an alright place. The city looks nice too. Do many foreigners retire there?
Yes, it's becoming very popular for retires for the USA. In 2016 they estimated about 5,000 expats living there. Good, cheap healthcare is a big draw.
We were there for a year in 2015. We loved it and have been back for a few visits. I would definitely plan a trip if I were you.
@debunker300 it takes 20 days for the body to get used to the altitude.. Just have to take it easy the first few weeks.. After that it's not bad at all.
the weather in the highlands where Cuenca is located definitely doesn't need A/C. A fan would be enough if its warm outside
The coastal (beach) region, then yes you would need A/C
@@alfredoroquendojr6541 Correct .
@@LivingOverseasTV I heard there are more people now than the 4 o 5 thousands already living there (since 2010 or so)
So, approximately, what is your total monthly cost of living?
I have thought of moving to Ecuador for over a year. The Central Valley appeals to me, but it is at an apparently high altitude. I have a mild case of COPD. Would it be difficult to walk around in an area that high?
Ruth Malony, I think it would be hard for you. With that being said, I know some people that have breathing problems and have adapted to the higher altitude without a problem. You may be able to visit a mountain town near you for a trial to see how your body handles the thinner air. Keep in mind that a couple of weeks at altitude your body will go through a lot of adaptation and it will be easier.
Hi Ruth, you might consider visiting and see how the altitude affects you. If you still want to move and the mountains don't work for you, you might consider the coast. It is dry and does not rain a whole lot.
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Thank you.
I've not gotten an answer to this question. Does Cuenca get much sunlight? I don't want S.A.D. No one answers this. It seems like the right place to move to but for the lack of Sunlight. Please respond with how much sunlight per day on average. Thank you!
What do these people do with family that remains in the States?
I just ran into your video the only problem I find with it is, that it seems like all the EX packs are living in Cuenca. There's more to Ecuador than just Cuenca I wish I could find videos on other places to live in Ecuador besides Cuenca. Don't get me wrong I've been to Ecuador plenty of times and have travel a good majority of Ecuador. But it'd be nice to see other towns that Ex packs are living in besides Cuenca thanks for the info.
Frank and Angie Travel & Live Abroad channel has info on Cuenca, Quito, Loja, Salinas and a little bit on Yunguilla. They also have landing guides for a minimal cost. Hope this helps. We were there for a year and found their channel and guides very helpful.
@Jonny 155 , I totally agree with you. I think Cuenca is the most popular with retirees because of the good healthcare available there. I will be putting out some videos about other Ecuador locations in the future. Do you have any favorite places there?
@@LivingOverseasTV I really don't have any particular place in mind the places I've been to are all beautiful and peaceful. When I do go majority time I spent in Quito, Latacunga, Ambato, Ibarra, los Valles. I am pretty sure Healthcare is available anywhere in Ecuador cities depending on what you want to spend. Just wondering if there's any other EX packs living in these other places besides Cuenca. I know is a beautiful city but they have to be other towns that offer the same thing as Cuenca.
Johnny, I'm planning on moving back in the future and will spend more time traveling around and exploring the country. Look for updates on the channel. I will be adding videos about Banos, Montanita and Olon.
I heard that Ecuador's economy is based on the US dollar? Is that right? What would happen if the US dollar collapses? How would that impact Ecuador?
I don't think it would affect the country directly. The use of the American dollar as official currency what it does is give more steadiness to local economy so we DON'T have to worry about money exchange and crazy overnight inflation. If that happens, I hope not, it would not affect us directly by any means.
I bought your Costa Rica video on Amazon. Do you have any full length for Ecuador or elsewhere?
Found Cuenca Ecuador on Amazon and bought it also... Thank you
John Powell, Thanks for purchasing the video on Amazon. Here is a link to "Living and Retiring in Cuenca Ecuador" on Amazon. I really liked the way it turned out. www.amazon.com/Living-Retiring-Cuenca-Ecuador-Kellett/dp/B07MQ7FM4N/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=living+and+retiring+in+cuenca+ecuador&qid=1599709717&sr=8-1
You can also find "Living and Retiring in Salinas Ecuador". Here's the link: www.amazon.com/Living-Retiring-Salinas-Ecuador-Kellett/dp/B07JBQQY2K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=living+and+retiring+salinas+ecuador&qid=1599709953&sr=8-1
While Comparing Cuenca Ecuador to Medellin Colombia which is best city to relocate according to your point of view. I had searched a lot both but could not find the exact opinion. Could you please help in this regards?
Very good question. It depends on what you are looking for. Cuenca is at a higher altitude so it is much cooler most of the time. It is also much smaller so it has a small-town feel compared to Medellin. Medellin feels much more like a big city and has a lot more of what a city has to offer both good and bad. My short answer is if you like big cities than Medellin Colombia is a better choice. If you like family-oriented smaller towns, than Cuenca may be better. The best thing to do is to go visit both to see which one is right for you. Next year we will start putting out some videos about Medellin, Colombia.
@@LivingOverseasTV thank you very much for a valuable information, it definitely helps me a lot.
We are currently in Ecuador, and there us alot of truth here. But you have to shop around like anywhere else. Shop were the locals do, not where the "gringos" shop.
Kevin Kane, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I hope you are enjoying Ecuador.
I agree with you !!! I went to Guayaquil, Ecuador and for the American Gringos shopping area everything was high dollars !!! I couldn't believe it !!!
How is the process for a foreigner to purchase real estate? I want to live there full time. DO i need a visa? or do I have to become a resident. Lovely Video .
Sabrina Merrick, I will probably do a complete video about this in the future.
Is Cuenca accessible for someone in a wheelchair?
i live in canada for 1500 dollars per month
My friend just rented huge 5 BR House near Loja for a mere 300 a month all utilities included.. you can find all types of housing there for incredibly cheap if you re on a budget..
What a great deal. Thanks for sharing the information.
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Who is Luis and what does he do??
He's the house guard
Keep in mind , this 5 years old. So double the amount
NICE LANDLORD?? That term missed the Dictionary here in the U.S. Landlords here don't know what that means.
May i see any one Ecuador peoples here pls?
Who wants to live where you have to pay for a guard……
How’re those prison riots working out for you?
I have spent enough time in South America ( not Equador) to highly suggest not to purchase anything you can not take with you for at least 2 years. A high percentage of expats leave within 5 years, and many earlier if they do not speak Spanish.
Mr. Mac. I think that is great advice. Living in another country is not for everyone.
I still haven't been to South America at all - but you've convinced me that I need to check out Ecuador! Budget aside, it looks like such a beautiful place to visit.
Ecuador is truly an amazing place. Thanks for watching.
You're very welcome to come here sir