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Living in Ecuador
Quito · LATAM · Spanish
Cost of living
$680
excl. rent
Rent 1BR
$480
city center
Safety
3/10
GPI 2024
Internet
30 Mbps
avg speed
Ecuador's US dollar economy, spring-like climate in Quito, and Galápagos Islands make it a fascinating and affordable Latin American base.
✓Pros
- ✓ Uses US Dollar (no currency risk)
- ✓ Very affordable
- ✓ Incredible biodiversity (Galapagos)
- ✓ Spring-like climate in Quito
- ✓ No visa required for most
- ✓ Retiree-friendly benefits
✗Cons
- ✗ Safety concerns in coastal areas
- ✗ Language barrier (Spanish)
- ✗ Internet speed outside cities
- ✗ Political instability
- ✗ Limited nightlife
Details
Climatesubtropical
EnglishLow
CurrencyUSD (US Dollar)
Beach✓
Mountains✓
Visa Options
Visa-free 90 days (most nationalities)Rentista VisaRetirement Visa (Pensionado)Digital Nomad Visa
Visa-free days by passport:
US: 90dGB: 90dDE: 90dFR: 90dRU: 90dUA: 90dPL: 90dCA: 90dAU: 90d
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