judyh
American looking for information about Ecuador
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Registration: 31 August 2009
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Opening a Bank Account by Seeker00
Ill be visiting in Quito on the 10th October and would like to open a bank account. I' m thinking that I will need someone to help with the process on the day. Someone basically to hold my hand. To show me where the bank is, the right forms to ...
Hi, do you have a resident visa, or do you have a c茅dula yet? I know that at least Banco Guayaquil requires a c茅dula to open a bank account. What city are you visiting? Read More
Sense of humour in Ecuador by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Ecuadorian聮s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...
Wow, I don't know where the other poster lives in Ecuador, but where I am in Quito, people laugh and smile all the time! I watch Enchufe TV, a channel on YouTube to improve my Spanish comprehension, and all of the sketches are quite ... Read More
Cost of living in Ecuador - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Ecuador, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
I can't comment on fish dinners on the coast, since I'm in Quito, but as I write, there is somebody right outside my door selling mangoes 10/$1. :) I do know that a lovely trout dinner near Mindo is now around $6. Read More
Cost of living in Ecuador - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Ecuador, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Yes, you can live inexpensively and well! I avoid the supermaxi like the plague unless I am buying meat or seafood ( about once every three months if I am having guests for dinner). I eat mainly local fruits, vegetables, pasta and cheese- think ... Read More
CANCELLATION OF VISA by sonjavdm
Can anybody tell me how long one can stay after one has cancelled ones Visa here?
My friend canceled his investment visa and returned to the UK a couple of years ago. When he canceled the visa, he was given 48 hours to leave. Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Ecuador? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging ...
I love using Skype for video calls, and I still have my Repulic wireless cell phone that I used in the states. I have a wifi only plan which is $5/ month. When I am at home, I can make and receive wifi calls from the states with it. ... Read More
Wow! Quito in expensive. And know Spanish. by amerexpatteacher
We all hear and read about how inexpensive Ecuador is to live as a retiree. "It's much, much cheaper than in the United States." That's really great marketing. I live in Quito. I carefully look at the prices. Wow! Look at the ...
It all depends on where you live in the city if you are going to live in the fancy ' burbs, eat at American restaurants like Tony Roma's ( yecch!), and buy imported stuff from the states, like breakfast cereal, American peanut butter and and ... Read More
Essentials to live in Ecuador by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Ecuador, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Ecuador? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
I brought good jeans, socks, shoes, bras, and my favorite icebreaker t shirts and fleeces. I also camp and hike so I brought my own packs, sleeping bags, rock climbing shoes, etc. Gear for camping and for rock climbing is available, but costs the ... Read More
Totally Lost and Scared to Death by mcowser
Hi everyone, I am a single woman that wants to possibly move to Ecuador. I know I want to move somewhere in Latin America and Ecuador is looking great. I have been researching for a long time, but still don't know where to start. I mean I don't ...
beware of international living- they are notorious for giving out info that is not quite accurate, and they charge an arm and a leg for their seminars. please pm me and i'll give you more detailed info. i am currently in the states now, but i own ... Read More
Totally Lost and Scared to Death by mcowser
Hi everyone, I am a single woman that wants to possibly move to Ecuador. I know I want to move somewhere in Latin America and Ecuador is looking great. I have been researching for a long time, but still don't know where to start. I mean I don't ...
just saw your last post 1600/ month is plenty to live on down there! in addition to this forum, there are a few ecuador expat forums on yahoo groups that have great information. please check out those also. Read More
Moving to Quito for three months by Lehnertm1980
Moving to Quito for three months to marry my fiance. I am American, and he was deported from the US. Interested in talking to anyone who has gone through this process, as well as anyone in Old Town Quito - thinking of staying in this part of town. ...
if you have any street smarts at all, don't be too scared of old town. your spanish will improve much more quickly there also. Read More
$1100US/Month --- Possible to live-on in Ecuador ??? by tfreddie
I've got $1100/month (total) Social Security ... Possible to live on that in Ecuador? Thinking Quito but also the coast. Am i dreaming???
you could do that in quito if you do not live in the (expensive) gringo enclaves in the north. if you have enough funds to actually buy a place so that you don't have to pay rent, it's totally doable. Read More