giershift43
2/19/2017 09:37 EST
I am just exploring expat living in Ecuador. What resources are there for Expats in Ecuador?
What is the cost of living?
How do locals feel about expats?
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windshadow
2/19/2017 10:04 EST
giershift43,
Too many resources to give a general description. Did you have a specific thing in mind. Be more than happy to help if you could narrow it down a bit.
Ah, the cost of living question? Very inexpensive. If you have a retirement income or want to live off a minimum required investment that meets the Ec. Gov's minimums, it is doable, not easy at the lower end of the scale, but doable. I only know one person that lives on the interest of a $25,000 investment. If you can be a little more specific as to the $ amount I am sure many of us can help more.
As far as locals vs expats I don't see a problem. There is some jealousy, there are some clashes of cultures, there is petty crime, and it takes getting used to. Treat them with respect and you will most always get the same in return.
The Ecuadorians are a wonderful people, full of love and compassion, respect for God and family, and an occasional jerk just like everywhere in the world. It takes a little while to get used to the differences, but the transition is not bad at all.
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PACountryBoy
2/19/2017 11:08 EST
GIER...You need to get a computer...there are these things called "Google" and "Bing". But for now, here ya go, cowboy:
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_countries_result.jsp?country1=United+States&country2=Ecuador
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giershift43
2/19/2017 11:26 EST
Thank you. I do not know much about the Expat community in Ecuador. My husband and I were discussing making a move South. A friend mentioned that Ecuador would allow them to buy beachfront property at a reasonable price. I like hearing from people who live there to tell me their stories. Can Americans buy property in Ecuador? I was hoping to keep expenses down to about $2000 a month. What is transportation like? I do not speak Spanish so having English speaking people close by is important.
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windshadow
2/19/2017 12:09 EST
giershift43,
Yes, you can buy beachfront property in Ecuador. Doing your due diligence is highly recommended. There are many on here that can help point out the possible pit falls and there have been many posts you can search on here that will give you a hint of what to watch out for. Remoore has been there done that! OH is more than qualified to speak up on this idea. Many many more too!
My recommendation would be to come here, live her for a while, shop around, make sure you like the place, then worry about buying property. Sinego is great at pointing out this concept.
Living on $2000 per month is great or so I am told. I doubt I spend that much per month and we are a couple, eat out often, and own our own car and moto, and travel frequently.
So, if we can do it, you can do it!
Private transportation can be pricey depending on what you want.
I started with a motorcycle and then a car. You almost need to look at it as an investment rather than an expense. You most likely will get your money back at time of sale if you maintain them.
Personally, I love the motorcycle for everyday use.
Public transportation is a bargain, is dependable, and readily available. You will be amazed at how nice the Public Trans system meets or exceeds the publics needs at a cost that is amazingly low. If you are 65 or older even the low cost for public transportation is reduced to half. Works out to be about $1.00 per hour intercity, and about 12.5 cents intracity. (Cuenca bus rates)
Taxi's are a bargain too. Minimum is $1.50 and most places fall into the minimum category. Nice to add a tip too (if you can afford it)
Learning to speak Spanish is a must to get back what you put out here. It is a matter of respect and isn't really that hard. Communications is the basic ingredient of good relations with the locals. It also gives you the opportunity to mix in and not feel compelled to have to socialize with exactly what you want to get away from. :) Get my drift? Check out Duolingo.com. Great for learning Spanish and is free.
Hope this answers your questions.
I recommend you come, relax, and visit some areas then make your decision. There are some awesome areas on the coast, mountains, jungles, and in between. Come hang out and learn a little.
Be careful of the information you get here on this site from those so called professionals that came here once and spent a week, or read a few posts and are now know-it-all trolls and critics of everyone else trying to help.
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windshadow
2/19/2017 12:13 EST
Geirshift47
I forgot to mention, Domenick buonamici is an experience nice guy with lots of great ideas. He is a fun read and posts when he is moved to do so.
Check him out. I think he is young and from Cleveland. (I know, that isn't much of a recommendation but I did say "FROM" Cleveland. ) lol
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windshadow
2/19/2017 17:47 EST
giershift,
Now imagine that! How was I supposed to know that? The truth is, I didn't! Can't say I didn't spend a many night in Shaker Hts with my ex-princess a long time ago or even at the flats getting plastered and trying to find my way back to the boat. Are you old enough to remember when the Cuyahoga River caught on fire because of all the pollution? Ah, the good ol days.
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giershift43
2/19/2017 20:11 EST
I most definitely am old enough. I grew up in Cleveland on the southeast side not far from shaker hts. Later we moved to Parma! Later yet we moved to Mentor Ohio. I spent a lot of time in university circle and got my master's from case western in 1978.
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