Ecuador Expat Forum

Silverwater
Joined 2008
Posts: 1039

13 years ago

Pros and Cons

13 years ago

I thought it might be informative if those of us living in Ecuador already talked about the pros and cons of the cities they are living in. That way people who are thinking of moving here can see what areas might have the things they are interested in and also what things they do not want to live with. I'll start with my city.
Guayaquil:
Pros:
Lots of jobs for English speakers
Good medical care, available throughout the city
Lots to do, cultural activities like museums, concerts, parks, the Malecon
Easy to travel from here to other places
Great cultural mix, many people from other countries
Government offices for foreigners are located here
A US consulate, and the consulates from many other countries are here also
Reliable and affordable public transportation
Cheap housing prices
Cheap prices for most food
Friendly people

Cons:
High crime rate
Its hot/humid
Some parts of the city are dirty.
Long waits at government offices
People are not punctual
High prices for electronic items

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