Salinas Ecuador Expat Cost of Living (Compared to Cuenca Ecuador) 

For price comparisons and more resources, visit our blog post: ameliaandjp.com/salinas-ecuador-cost-of-living

Ecuadorian shrimp is the best (jumbo size) and very affordable. A delicious Ecuadorian tradition is a yoghurt fruitshake with yucca bread. It makes a very nice snack. We recommend Yoghurt Persa, Naturissimo and Yoghurt Amazonas. It really isn't a good idea to eat salads in restaurants, because there is the risk of getting parasites. You will have to take anti-parasytic medicine every 6 months. Best to make salads at home, where you can be sure your lettuce and veggies are properly disinfected with Vitalin (sold at Supermaxi.)

Cuenca is a place where foreigners shaped, the Germans brought the industry as well as Americans who settled and succeeded for generations, new comers started to realize the benefits our land has to offer like any other Nation We are proud of our heritage but also always welcome people from other countries and treat them like family

I love you guys. Thanks for that information. My husband and I are planning to move to Salinas in the next 3 years.

hahaha i just love how you are getting more comfortable with yourselves doing these videos, you both are amazing, spontaneous and very informative, keep the great job!

My wife and I love yall and your videos! I have watched every single one of them once and many of them twice!! We are both 57, soon to be 58, and live in Nashville. We don't know We are going to Panama in March, and Costa Rica in May. And then Ecuador in July. My wife is concerned about the crime in Ecuador, quality of life, etc. We want to be beach front, nice area, plenty of Expats. I would love to take yall out for dinner and drinks when we are there this summer. I understand yall's dance card is probably full, but I will reach to see what yall's schedule will allow. Again, thank you so much for your video's! We love yall man!

I went on to Amy's sight...and decided to park it in Cuenca. I might go to salinas for the beach occasionally. But the more I am in Cuenca the more I will call it home. You guy s are so cute in your videos. I love your naturalism. See you tomorrow at three!

I became aware of your channel less than a month ago and really enjoy it - subscribed!

Re: cabs without meters, have you tried inDriver app? We just used it this morning for the first time in Manta. You put in your pick-up and destination points, then enter the amount you want to pay. Local cabs use it, and choose whether or not to accept your offer. If you don’t get any takers, you can up the price by increments of $0.25. Worked great for us.

This was a great one!!! We are seriously thinking of a trip down to find out retirement future. This is looking amazing as our previous spot is just having to much turmoil. I love the content feel that comes across in your videos of the towns.

Love all the practical info! Thanks. Also love Amelia’s earrings!

Thanks JP, I did go to the link and checked your blog post for the information out that I needed. :-)

Amy Prisco is a sweet heart. I lived in Salinas my first 2 years in Ecuador...nice but still love Cuenca.

I cant wait for you guys to go to Baños... that will be a whole new experience.

Those wall units for ac are extremely efficient. More than infloor central air units.

Great Reporting guys! Love your videos. I live in Thailand paying $300 for beach view 1 bedroom, living room, 2bath and big kitchen. Vietnam is a little more but still a great value for the dollar. I notice rent is going up in all the tourist places over the last 10 years. I think I will stay in Thailand and Vietnam. Everything is cheap..cheap.. I will have search your videos for Cuenca to see if you did cost of living report. - Thanks again

Great video. I'm wanting to move there so bad, I just haven't found much info regarding accessibility, I have no legs and use a wheelchair. Cheers from🇨🇦🤘

FYI Living in Guayaquil (Guayacan) you didn't talk about Starbuck ( here it is called “Sweet & Coffe” ) and exact replica. For a 2 br 1b ,garage , large patio $250, electricity 35 w/AC 25 no AC .If over 65 % 50% discount, propane $5 per month, internet from Claro 14.3 Mpb, $25. The gas for your car $250 /gallon no insurance but to repair the damage caused by running over a large dog $45( the fender and the hood was damage)

I'll be visiting in spring 2021. It would be great to meet you.

I haven't been in ecuador for 7 years. I am actually from cuenca living in asia now. Enjoy Ecuador. Sometimes I am afraid it is a bit dangerous I am glad you are walking around and nothing have happened.

Excellent information. Amazing how is that certain items are more expensive in Ecuador like the margaritas than here in the USA. It is hard to comprehend looking into a country that the minimum salary wage is $400.00 per month; however. it makes easy to conclude in the huge gap that exists between the "have" and the "have not"

Thinking of moving down! Appreciate these videos.

The Ecuadorians do like to party and vacation. That is for sure.

Me encanta salinas 😊🙏🥰

love your videos, i hope you have a true and joyous life with each other . where ever you live. God Bless You

Is Ecuador overcast most of the time? I feel like every video of you guys is done in overcast weather.

It would be nice if you could Do a video on Puerto Lopez There are those of us who would like to live in a smaller town. I was thinking of buying on the ocean there or Puerto cayo . very beautiful there and. They have a new malecon in Lopez and building one in cayo. When I was there it was a dirt malecon and it was mud after a good rain. Very good and helpful vids.

Is the weather really all that bad off season, May to November? Is it always cloudy Weather graphs and averages state it's about a range of 28oC high season and about 21oC low season? Is it always cloudy from July to October, or on average how cloudy is that four month period on a days per month basis. I googled it but it doesn't say how often it's cloudy.

Reminds me of Spain. Even the scenery and construction styles are pretty much the same.

Holy smokes the prices are sweet. The noise comment concerns me though...I need my sleep to be very nice. I was going to ask if you read off a sort of teleprompter or something similar since you flow through so much information without missing an important aspect or beat but mention of the 99% statistic made me guess no topic cards, other... Very informative. Thanks for the heads up. Ahh...The end of the video answered the question...wow...you two are psychic! Lol

Just found out your channel, its Great! Hope you stay in Ecuador and keep advertising the best about our country, thanks for that! Also JP what do you think about club verde, I think is one elof the best in the world lol

$9.50 for a margarita! That is incredible. Things have changed!

I love your series but I get the feeling you like to live a more expensive lifestyle than many retirees living there or wanting to live there. Can you do an episode for single people who don't want to travel that much and live a more affordable lifestyle? 400-500 a month in rent.... non vegan places and westernized food... no smoothies... just eating local not touristy food. I really wish you cover a more frugal lifestyle and local rather than someone like yourselves with a more disposable income. Thanks :)

Why do you said summer days? when the end december is when winter starts, I know I was Born and live there my first 26 yeats.

Very nice

WOW.WATCHING YOU GUYS FOR A LONG TIME.ONLY SUSCRIBED RECENTLY(SORRY) AND WE BOOKED A TRIP FOR JANUARY TO DO OUR EXPLORE TRIP. WE WILL BE THERE A MONTH AND LOOKING NOW ONLINE FOR A BEACHFRONT CONDO.(WE TOOK EARLY RETIREMENT TO ENJOY LIFE.(SIMILAR TO YOU GUYS) ANYWAY YOU GUYS ROCK..GOD BLESS AND GOOD LUCK ON THE NEW YEAR

Hi Amelia and JP, hope you know, I'm looking for a water filtration or purification system for a home or just under the sink that's good for Salinas since the water is not that good, thanks for your response

Really enjoy your RU-vids. Very informative. We have been thinking of moving to the beach area of Ecuador for some time, but a friend just told us the chance of Malaria is very prevalent on the coast. Is this true?

JP you said you were from Kansas. Unfortunately I'm from Omaha Ne And now live in lees summit mo.

Great reporting guys, I was just there on Tuesday and loved it! Was wondering about cost and you answered that. I am writing this from Cuenca airport as I wait for my flight Back to LAX with a stop in panama. As I suspected from watching your reports as well as one or two others about Ecuador, Salinas (I love the beach) or Cuenca are my faves. Only by living there for a while will I know for sure. My only error was flying to Cuenca from Guayaquil, I thought the drive would be too rough, but my taxi driver from Salinas to guyaquil offered to take me there for $125. I paid $175 for the flight. He said the roads are good and safe all the way. I got there in 5 hours which is ok but missed all of the sights. I know you suggested against that flight now I know why. All in all I loved ecuador! That sight at the mirador is Awsome as was the gondola ride to 12,300 feet in Quito.

Very good 👍👍

Thank you

I'm guessing Amelia will learn Spanish before JP, just a guess. No offense JP.

Cooking with water tap is fine, germs get killed when water boils. It is a waste of drinking water by using it to cook. So, you safe more water and money at the end of the month.🤷🏻‍♀️

I just saw my daughter in law's condo!

Love your videos.. funny....

Two blocks out of the tourist bubble makes all the difference as to prices. I mean the locals have to eat somewhere.

Thanks for the information videos. My wife and I are looking at the Cotacachi area. Will you be doing a video for that area for expats? Thank you!

Me gustaría que promocionen a la sierra ecuatoriana como Quito Ibarra Ambato Riobamba Tulcán, gracias

Is it not counterintuitive to be sharing info inducing others to move because of lower cost of living? Wouldn't that drive up demand and therefore increase all costs there?

Hi guys, I was wondering if you can do a video of Manta, thank you keep going 👏🏻👍🏻👌🏻

When you are talking about costs are you saying that it's American dollars or Ecuadorean dollars?

Thank you for this video. I would also like to echo what you said about the Patreon group. I am not in Ecuador, yet, and have lots of questions. I joined the Patreon group and I get answers to my questions not only from JP but also from the group members. It’s a wonderful group to be part of 😊.

Great info, thanks guys. Can you share Amy’s info?

When you aren't able to drink the water in some of these towns that you are visiting, how safe is it to eat a salad? Are they rinsing the vegetables with tap water? How would you really know?

Salinas is hermoso

Awesome video, very informative

I think the biggest issue I have with countries south of the American boarder ... is environmental pollution. Where does the sewer water go? Do they have treatment plants? Vehicle pollution, building codes because they have quakes there...the rest I can figure out...

Salinas? Yeah, but no. Bananas .95/lb? Here is Wi they are .29/lb Margaritas for $4-$6? cheaper here at my local watering hole. PIzzas roughly the same price although way more varieties here. So far central Mexico, Lake Chapala area still sounds cheaper than Ecuador, but I am new to you and learning. ;)

You mentioned in one of your Olon videos about the challenges with addresses and having mail delivered. Do you know if that applies to Salinas and surrounding areas like Chipipe Beach, San Lorenzo, etc?

Love your show guys! one question Does the sun ever shine there?

When you are describing cities or areas please give locations on a map in references to other locations you are describing.

How about Loja Ecuador?

what are the prices to buy a house or condo ??

Get down to the mercado

I’m curious if you can why you haven’t purchased a home? Seems more fiscally viable

Do you know the town on Canoa in Manabí, What do you think of the place?

I have a question for you. I was watching a youtube video and the guy had a question that I can't answer but I know you can. What mail forwarding service do you use and are they international in that they cover the Philippines? What is the type of service called?

I wonder how things have changed, if at all, in the last two years. :)

Favorite location in Ecuador?

how far is the beach from Cuenca? are there reasonably priced year round rentals if you go 10-15 minutes inland?

What about renting for a couple ofrece year, I would

hI ill be renting in salinas or vilcabamba but how can i rent for more than 3 months as a tourist, without having to leave the country to restart my 3 month stay, is this an easy fix like just crossing the border?

Not cheap compared to Asia !

If I could could take off rent, utilities and food, I think I can afford to live there.

Whst is the difference between xpat and immigrant

what no talk with Amy?

Can you link Amy’s info?

can you live there speaking english,and what about safety and security

Now I know why you two switched from Amelia sitting on your right to the left. She gets tongue twisted on your right, lol!

I had to laugh at your claim to be "minimalists". I know of several living in Mexico saying they spend $150/mo. for rent near the beach living without hot water except for solar and having a garden. I think of THAT as a minimalist. I suppose the definition depends on the source.

Salinas is too busy...

I LOVE YOU TOO...YOU ARE SO GENUINE

So International living magazine is full of sh.t ? About cost !

Way too expensive

Five minutes in and listening to your generalisations about rentals (that apply to pretty much anywhere in the world with property considerations) was enough to walk away. Guys ... get to your points a little quicker ... then rationalise! I hope you will accept this constructively.

you are making publicity to" them"= international corporations, to get publicity to you .....an ugly way to make money when the real Ecuador is struggling to survive ...definitely you don't help them !?

can u guys have yor lil fight b4 filming get it out of yor system or sumthing