Moving to Ecuador
The numbers that decide whether Ecuador works, and the pages that go through each of them in detail.
- $2,086 is worth
- $4,633
- Healthcare / year
- $382
- Residency asks for
- $1,446 a month
2.22x
out of pocket, per person
Guides for Ecuador
Ecuador: common questions
How much does it cost to live in Ecuador?
Measured against published price levels, $2,086 a month — the average US retired-worker benefit — has the purchasing power of about $4,633 in Ecuador, a multiplier of 2.22. That is a comparison of price levels, not a budget: rent in a capital city will run well above the national average.
What does Ecuador require for residency?
Ecuador asks you to show $1,446 a month. The figure is pegged to a national index and is revised, so check the current requirement before you file.
What does healthcare cost in Ecuador?
Out-of-pocket health spending in Ecuador runs about $382 per person per year. Medicare does not travel, so an American pays privately or buys in locally.
Can I collect US Social Security while living in Ecuador?
Yes. The Social Security Administration pays US citizens in almost every country; the exceptions are Cuba and North Korea, with several former Soviet states restricted. Ecuador is not among them.