What is the cost of living in Ecuador?
The cost of living in Ecuador is a fraction of what it is in North America. It is one of the most affordable places in the western hemisphere.
Even in the larger cities, a couple can enjoy a life with a luxury apartment with a guest room, maid service and dining out at the best restaurants for $1400 to $1600 a month.
If you live outside the city centres, a couple can rent a three bedroom country home, have a maid twice a week, shop for clothes and eat out at restaurant for about $1000 monthly. Furthermore, the property taxes tend to be low, in Cuenca, you might pay just $70 to $120 for the year.