Expat Guide to Living in Manta

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Manta handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Manta by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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More Living in Manta Reports

What are people's priorities in Manta - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Manta:

Living in Manta, Ecuador

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Manta? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Manta? Help others moving to Manta by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Manta with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Manta, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality of Living in Manta Reports

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Manta. If you are already living in Manta, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not. Below are some of the reports from expats in Manta:

Dream vs. Reality of Living in Manta, Ecuador

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Manta by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Manta? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Manta by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Manta? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Manta? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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