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Date: 15th February 2011
Transportation in Cuenca
Are there allot of scooters being driven in cuenca?
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Transportation in Cuenca
Are there allot of scooters being driven in cuenca?
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Date: 5th February 2011
Cost of Living in Cuenca
I have been assessing Ecquador for the value that has been promoted and advertised for the low cost of living. Many had published that retirees can live for less than $1200 a month. When I assessed the latest real estate rental prices in Cuenca area I could not find any 2 BR/2BA for less than $700 a month making it more expensive than many metro US cities. Apparently expats are paying up the high rentals making it difficult for retirees and new comers on a budget. It is also a rude awakening that such a disparity would fuel an inflationary environment and the wrath of the locals for foreigners?
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Cost of Living in Cuenca
I have been assessing Ecquador for the value that has been promoted and advertised for the low cost of living. Many had published that retirees can live for less than $1200 a month. When I assessed the latest real estate rental prices in Cuenca area I could not find any 2 BR/2BA for less than $700 a month making it more expensive than many metro US cities. Apparently expats are paying up the high rentals making it difficult for retirees and new comers on a budget. It is also a rude awakening that such a disparity would fuel an inflationary environment and the wrath of the locals for foreigners?
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Date: 17th January 2011
Vice useful ...
... and interesting article. Thank you.
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Vice useful ...
... and interesting article. Thank you.
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Date: 12th October 2010
to Betsy
Sorry, Betsy...it's been a year since we've been in Ecuador. We're living in Lake Chapala, Mexico, the largest ex pat community in the world we hear. LOTS to do.
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
to Betsy
Sorry, Betsy...it's been a year since we've been in Ecuador. We're living in Lake Chapala, Mexico, the largest ex pat community in the world we hear. LOTS to do.
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Date: 12th October 2010
to Miles
Sorry, it's been a year since we've been there.
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
to Miles
Sorry, it's been a year since we've been there.
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Date: 7th October 2010
Real Estate
I am thinking of retiring to Equador but whenever I pull up real estate sites, I find the prices are as high if not higher than in the US. Is there a good, accurate and realalistic site for real estate investments in Equador? I don't know where I want to setle, but I would like it to be a place where there are plenty of ex pats. I would probably be interested in a small house or condo as I am single. Thank you, Betsy
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Real Estate
I am thinking of retiring to Equador but whenever I pull up real estate sites, I find the prices are as high if not higher than in the US. Is there a good, accurate and realalistic site for real estate investments in Equador? I don't know where I want to setle, but I would like it to be a place where there are plenty of ex pats. I would probably be interested in a small house or condo as I am single. Thank you, Betsy
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
would like to visit next june.would like to retire there end of that yr.
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Apartments
My wife and I will be visiting Cuenca for the month of November. We are looking for a completely furnished 1 BR apartment to rent for the month at $300 or less. Any ideas?
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Date: 1st August 2010
Nice webpage!
Hey, I just wanted to share with you people that on my recent trip to Cuenca I was quite thrilled by the city environment...comming from Guayaquil which is quite a noisy and big such a city, I found myself in heaven in Cuenca I must say...My friend stayed there ( he relocated there) and I'm planning to do that too! I now want to work and study there! Can't wait for that...One more thing, in less than 15 days I was able to make friends from there and other places since Cuenca is such an international/turistic place! Don't hesitate on going there, you'll be satisfied!
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Nice webpage!
Hey, I just wanted to share with you people that on my recent trip to Cuenca I was quite thrilled by the city environment...comming from Guayaquil which is quite a noisy and big such a city, I found myself in heaven in Cuenca I must say...My friend stayed there ( he relocated there) and I'm planning to do that too! I now want to work and study there! Can't wait for that...One more thing, in less than 15 days I was able to make friends from there and other places since Cuenca is such an international/turistic place! Don't hesitate on going there, you'll be satisfied!
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Date: 19th July 2010
opinion
what a beautiful place; thank you for chaerring
From Blog: Cuenca - to the Beautiful Yunguilla Valley
opinion
what a beautiful place; thank you for chaerring
From Blog: Cuenca - to the Beautiful Yunguilla Valley
Date: 2nd July 2010
Thanks so much
I am currently living in Hollywood, Fl but am very seriously considering living life in Ecuador. I lived in Colombia for 13 years. You said you were only there for only 2 1/2 weeks. Are you actually living there now? I am curious as to how much organic dairy products does Cuenca have? Also do you know an honest realtor or builder? I will be coming to Cuenca in November and am quite excited, but I have no contacts in Ecuador at all. I would love to hear from you and your newsletter was incredibly informative. Sincerely, Craig Gardner
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Thanks so much
I am currently living in Hollywood, Fl but am very seriously considering living life in Ecuador. I lived in Colombia for 13 years. You said you were only there for only 2 1/2 weeks. Are you actually living there now? I am curious as to how much organic dairy products does Cuenca have? Also do you know an honest realtor or builder? I will be coming to Cuenca in November and am quite excited, but I have no contacts in Ecuador at all. I would love to hear from you and your newsletter was incredibly informative. Sincerely, Craig Gardner
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Date: 15th April 2010
to Dwight
Good luck! It's a wonderful city.
From Blog: COTACACHI...So What's Not to Love?
to Dwight
Good luck! It's a wonderful city.
From Blog: COTACACHI...So What's Not to Love?
Date: 15th April 2010
to BH
Sorry! We left Ecuador six months ago now. You might try the Google gods! Katie
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
to BH
Sorry! We left Ecuador six months ago now. You might try the Google gods! Katie
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Date: 13th April 2010
Thanks for the info. Am planning a trip this year (July 2010) to this area. Looking to buy a home or condo for tetirement.
From Blog: COTACACHI...So What's Not to Love?
Thanks for the info. Am planning a trip this year (July 2010) to this area. Looking to buy a home or condo for tetirement.
From Blog: COTACACHI...So What's Not to Love?
Date: 13th April 2010
hybrid cars
We have a question....how young or old of a hybrid car can you import into Ecuador? Or can it be any age? Thank you for your other info it was very informative. BH
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
hybrid cars
We have a question....how young or old of a hybrid car can you import into Ecuador? Or can it be any age? Thank you for your other info it was very informative. BH
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Date: 13th April 2010
To Kat
Thanks! Happy travels to you, too.
From Blog: "In the Jungle, the Quiet Jungle..."
To Kat
Thanks! Happy travels to you, too.
From Blog: "In the Jungle, the Quiet Jungle..."
Date: 12th April 2010
avocado?
nice pics u have - its not wild avocado but canon-ball fruit
From Blog: "In the Jungle, the Quiet Jungle..."
avocado?
nice pics u have - its not wild avocado but canon-ball fruit
From Blog: "In the Jungle, the Quiet Jungle..."
Date: 10th April 2010
Great blog! I too met Sixto in Banos . . . didn't go on a jungle tour with him, but rented bikes from him, he's a good guy! Happy travels.
From Blog: "In the Jungle, the Quiet Jungle..."
Great blog! I too met Sixto in Banos . . . didn't go on a jungle tour with him, but rented bikes from him, he's a good guy! Happy travels.
From Blog: "In the Jungle, the Quiet Jungle..."
Date: 1st March 2010
To Barry
Thanks, Barry... After a lifetime of being totally programmed that beef, chicken, pork, and fish must be refrigerated lest you DIE or at least get seriously ill, I find it amazing that people eat unrefrigerated meat and fish and thrive! Why were we misled so then? Enjoy Cuenca!
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
To Barry
Thanks, Barry... After a lifetime of being totally programmed that beef, chicken, pork, and fish must be refrigerated lest you DIE or at least get seriously ill, I find it amazing that people eat unrefrigerated meat and fish and thrive! Why were we misled so then? Enjoy Cuenca!
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Date: 3rd February 2010
Karl
Hi Karl: I live in Manta and am in the process of moving to Cuenca which appears to be cheaper. Careful on the costs. From what I read I expected to live on $1200 a month. Didn't make it. We're struggling on $2000 / month.
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Karl
Hi Karl: I live in Manta and am in the process of moving to Cuenca which appears to be cheaper. Careful on the costs. From what I read I expected to live on $1200 a month. Didn't make it. We're struggling on $2000 / month.
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?
Date: 2nd February 2010
To Anyonymous..
Thanks! It was great fun and very liberating! A five-plus day "ad-wen-ture" would even be better! Highly recommended!
From Blog: "In the Jungle, the Quiet Jungle..."
To Anyonymous..
Thanks! It was great fun and very liberating! A five-plus day "ad-wen-ture" would even be better! Highly recommended!
From Blog: "In the Jungle, the Quiet Jungle..."
Date: 31st January 2010
Wow, this was a great read! You guys must be super-fit! You're on a true ad-wen-ture.
From Blog: "In the Jungle, the Quiet Jungle..."
Wow, this was a great read! You guys must be super-fit! You're on a true ad-wen-ture.
From Blog: "In the Jungle, the Quiet Jungle..."
Date: 31st December 2009
To Mike
P.S. Have fun! Ecuador's an amazing country that's changing fast!
From Blog: Cuenca - to the Beautiful Yunguilla Valley
To Mike
P.S. Have fun! Ecuador's an amazing country that's changing fast!
From Blog: Cuenca - to the Beautiful Yunguilla Valley
Date: 31st December 2009
To Mike
We absolutely loved Cuenca and the beautiful Ecuadorians... but decided that unless we were fluent in Spanish, there was a quality of life issue in terms of activities /culture /involvement. Cuenca's a great place if you want to be a pioneer/founder and much cheaper than Chapala....BUT here we have English theatre, movies, musical groups, lectures, churches, classes, and more.... PLUS another culture and its people. It's going to be another 15-20 years in Cuenca for these things to develop. It's also much easier/cheaper to go back to the States/Canada from Mexico. I think if I were still raising a family though, I might choose Ecuador.
From Blog: Cuenca - to the Beautiful Yunguilla Valley
To Mike
We absolutely loved Cuenca and the beautiful Ecuadorians... but decided that unless we were fluent in Spanish, there was a quality of life issue in terms of activities /culture /involvement. Cuenca's a great place if you want to be a pioneer/founder and much cheaper than Chapala....BUT here we have English theatre, movies, musical groups, lectures, churches, classes, and more.... PLUS another culture and its people. It's going to be another 15-20 years in Cuenca for these things to develop. It's also much easier/cheaper to go back to the States/Canada from Mexico. I think if I were still raising a family though, I might choose Ecuador.
From Blog: Cuenca - to the Beautiful Yunguilla Valley
KatieJack
Katie & Jack in Ecuador
To Arnold
Not that I recall.
From Blog: Cuenca - How Much Does It Cost to Live Here?