Living in Ecuador VS the WORLD and why ECUADOR WINS (for me)! Expat life in Ecuador

When compared to all the countries in the world where I have lived and visited for extended periods of time...-

Ecuador actually stacks up pretty good for a long-term living destination... see what I mean in todays video...

[patriciocastro]

Hello everyone. I'm an English speaking American Ecuadorian. I've lived in California a long time. I'm a well adjusted American citizen. Lately, I've been watching videos made by Americans living in Ecuador and I find them quite interesting, for they afford me a different perspective and they make me evaluate the possibility of returning to Ecuador permanently. In my case, is family and friends that motivate me to return. But once I've watched the videos, I realize that foreigners appreciate what Ecuadorian take for granted. Thank for the analysis of why Ecuador is best in the world.

[proyectonuevo]

The same thing happens to you as to other Ecuadorians, that when they leave Ecuador they realize how valuable Ecuador is and its human wealth, that in other countries life is not as beautiful as movies or travel agencies paint us, Ecuador has defects but more are its virtues, dream that Ecuador is a better country this new year

[jayleon]

RIGHT TO THE POINT !!! Great video !!! This video is ALL MEAT and NO FAT !!! Also, the Comments are REALLY WORTH READING -- ALL OF THEM. EXCELLENT JOB, Mr. Second Passport !!! Thanks !!!

[robertoneal]

You seem to hate the cold!! Very interesting comparison, appreciate it!

[rorybellamy]

I am still here in Cleveland, Ohio, thanks for the good and honest reports,
i want to visit Ecuador soon.
Cuenca then Manta

[martinherald]

I began watching this and thought, 'Me and this guy definitely don't have the same tastes.' But the more I watched, I thought 'This video is brilliant!' With the speaker's simple but clearly narrated style, this video gives you a feel for many countries and adds to my understanding of some that I haven't been to yet. Even though I don't see them the same way as he does, this video is still a valuable resource.

[gracekarina]

Thank you for reconfirming the goodness of living in Ecuador! I was born in Ecuador but grew up in NY since I was 9 yrs old, I feel my roots are here in NY, I am greatfull for all we have here, basic things that everyone else takes for granted. I have a hard time time trying to think about giving it up. But, always do think about Ecuador, when I was a child and the time I was there growing up, even though we were of meager beginnings, times as a child, came home from school, changed, ran outside to play always barefoot for example, I do always remember times there and how simple things were. My family migrated here, worked hard, saved, sacrificed so much, built two homes there, one in Guayaquil and one In Salinas. Always think about retiring there, like 6 months there, 6 months here. I hope to make the beginnings of that jump in the not too far future.

[skysportcalcio]

Ecuador sounds like an interesting place ❤️✨

[cvc]

Thank you for your opinion about our country. Really, Ecuador is a wonderful place for living. Best Regards.

[robertsimmons]

excellent video I like the way you evaluated and compared all of these places great job thank you

[marceloarboleda]

Wow for A Young Man you have Travel a Lot thanks for sharing
Your Experiences!

[dooo]

Sounds like Ecuador is #1 in the world 🌍

[redshoes]

Thank you for sharing your experience about other countries, I would have enjoyed to hear your conclusion in a summary format as to why Ecuador is so much better

[nister]

Thank you. Been researching Ecuador for a while and finally making a visit this January.

[brofessor]

Good informative video from someone who is well traveled. I like how you talk with the split screen and take us around the map like that, gives a better visual .

[alicegrange]

It seems like you only visit big cities! Peru for example has a LOT more to offer than Lima. I have spent much time in Mexico, and once you get out of the big cities there is so much culture and so many experiences to have. Beautiful beaches, friendly, hospitable people....

[attilagyuris]

Just remember, If you need to work locally as an employee to support yourself, Ecuador is not a good place to earn a “good salary by first world standards” . (nor is any other Latam country for that matter). I would be very leery of depending on the local Ecuadorian economy as my *only* means of subsistence. Even experienced professional employee salaries are shockingly low here compared to the US or Europe.

However, If you plan to have your own local business enterprise here then it might be a different matter, but of course that always implies a good amount of business start-up risk. But in general, if your business is successful, the enterprise ROI can be pretty short

Alternatively, you can either work online for a foreign ( US or European) company, … or better still… come here already with sufficient steady retirement pension or rental /investment income of some sort, so you are not entirely dependent on the job market here.

[raiz]

One of my plans is to live and settle down in Ecuador. Thanks for uploading the video, very informative and helpful.

[larry]

Talking about Vietnam, cold in Hanoi and hot in Saigon, you should have checked out Da Nang, basically right in the middle between them! Beautiful city, beautiful beaches, some rated the best beaches in the world! I spent 2 years in Da Nang back in the late 1960's. Can say yes, it does get hot there, but today it is one of the most highly rated retirement destinations for "gringos"! Plus, today, Vietnamese love Americans, cost of living is very cheap, maybe you need to update your posts and make a run to Da Nang! :)

[salqubeq]

Good video. Great info & comparison. make more like these