First Impressions of Ecuador’s Most Popular Expat City

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Our Freedom Years

Our Freedom Years

Күн бұрын

Cuenca is a city with a lot of appeal, not just for tourists passing through but for digital nomads, expats and retirees -- people who want to stay a while.
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Imagine finally ticking off all those experiences on your bucket list. Every Sunday, we share the inspiration and practical tips you need for enjoying your own freedom years. We're Stephanie and Gillian, a couple who said goodbye to our corporate careers after years of saving and investing. We've been traveling the world full time ever since.
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00:00 Intro
01:28 Historic centre
02:03 Groceries
04:22 Spanish
05:06 Airbnb tour
07:58 Cuenca river

Пікірлер: 171
@catalinafirefly4685
@catalinafirefly4685 Жыл бұрын
I just retired in Vilcabamba, Equador. Found my little dreamhouse in the valley. Perfect weather, flowers and fruits everywhere.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Sounds lovely! We found that the landscapes in Ecuador are quite stunning. 😊
@jerrystraka7856
@jerrystraka7856 Жыл бұрын
been in Cuenca since last August... LOVE IT! started an e-commerce business in my retirement and work with dozens of artisans selling there products online. the people are great!! they are kind, loving, and helpful WELCOME!!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! We could see that Cuenca has a very welcoming community for expats looking to make a home base and even start a business. Great to hear that you're loving it! 😊
@patnewman1
@patnewman1 Жыл бұрын
I lived in Cuenca for 6 months and did whatever I could not to shop at either Supermaxi or Coral and preferred to buy 95% of my items at the local Mercados. I found that my weekly grocery bill was usually around $25 by doing this. Cuenca is pretty noisy and most buildings are not sound proof. When I return in December 2023 I will look towards the suburbs of Cuenca. Great Video. The Tomebamba is a great river walk.
@BPe-ie9je
@BPe-ie9je Жыл бұрын
good going, Pat
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
We certainly loved our morning walks along the river -- such a wonderful asset for the city. We quickly learned to sop at the mercados for much better quality and prices.
@UehatNelzyaOstatsya
@UehatNelzyaOstatsya Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Cuenca! It took us a month traveling aroung Ecuador (sierra and costa) to settle in Cuenca. This is the best city to live a life. We are here for 10 months and we are not disapointed at all. Also check out market 10 de Agosto, it's cheap and high quality
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
I think you've made a wonderful choice! It's a really liveable city -- and so charming!
@ecuadorexpat8558
@ecuadorexpat8558 Жыл бұрын
I ve lived in Cuenca for 3 years and loving every minute of it..The weather is NOT mild most of the year but the beauty of the city all makes up for it
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
It seems we were there at a good time for weather...many of the days were hot and sunny, only a few days of rain. How great that you've made a home base there! 😊
@ecuadorexpat8558
@ecuadorexpat8558 Жыл бұрын
@@OurFreedomYears hot and sunny is a rarity..most of the year coldish and rain every afternoon..ENJOY and MERRY CHRISTMAS
@BPe-ie9je
@BPe-ie9je Жыл бұрын
@@ecuadorexpat8558 happy holidays, are you still in Vilca? Which city, community do you prefer? Finishing visa. moving to EC 2023. tks
@ecuadorexpat8558
@ecuadorexpat8558 Жыл бұрын
@@BPe-ie9je I can only recommend Cuenca..best city in Ecuador..Vilca ..no..too much crime and boring
@BPe-ie9je
@BPe-ie9je Жыл бұрын
Matt Makens, weather geek, utube, about every 6 wks to 2 monts gives laNina update. saying slowlymoving out. water slowly warming up. That will affect EC's weather. :-) warmer, less rain. lets hope enough for our beloved farmers.
@mkoschara
@mkoschara Жыл бұрын
It looks very nice and makes me think of Boulder. I really loved visiting Ecuador but struggled a bit with how reserved the people are. D and I ended up in Costa Rica and have been here now for almost four years. Have a great weekend!
@catalinafirefly4685
@catalinafirefly4685 Жыл бұрын
Costa Rica is much more expensive and unsafe.
@mkoschara
@mkoschara Жыл бұрын
@@catalinafirefly4685 Okay. Tenga buen dia.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Costa Rica - another beautiful country! Great that you've been able to make a home there.
@beth1442
@beth1442 9 күн бұрын
I stayed directly across the street at an airbnb located above Long Play. Beautiful area with great views!
@GMAceM
@GMAceM Жыл бұрын
Cuenca is such a beautiful city, haven’t been there in a while but it’s definitely quite appealing. Also, if you haven’t had encebollado yet, definitely make sure to try some out, I’m always practically screaming that it’s Ecuador’s best dish lol, though it’s definitely best to try it in Portoviejo in my opinion. If you have any food suggestions though let me know. Hope you enjoy Ecuador and also get a chance to go around the coast too! 👏🏼
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
In fact, the coast was the very next stop on our trip! Just finished up a couple weeks in Olon and Ayampe and it was fantastic. A great way to end our time in Ecuador. 😊
@hernanruiz6683
@hernanruiz6683 Жыл бұрын
Try Medellin, Colombia 🇨🇴 I think you will love it, greetings from USA 🇺🇸
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
We just arrived in Medellin earlier this week! Such an exciting city -- so much to see and do. 😊
@roundpaws
@roundpaws Жыл бұрын
Wow stunning place. ❤ you guys, your pups, and your videos. Can’t wait to see more.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
We were really impressed with both the city and the apartment -- definitely a good pick for a full month stay. 😊
@shanhad1572
@shanhad1572 Жыл бұрын
You two do such a wonderful job with your videos! Would love to get to Ecuador one day. We were in Peru last June for two weeks and loved it!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Peru is also on our itinerary so you'll get to see some familiar sights in future videos 😊
@BETOETE
@BETOETE Жыл бұрын
I think Cuenca is cheaper and quieter than any in overly visited Peru, I guess.
@ShouldWeLiveHere
@ShouldWeLiveHere Жыл бұрын
Cuenca looks amazing so far. The Air B and B is perfect! I can’t wait to hear what you think at the end of the month. As you can tell by our channel name we always wonder if we should move wherever we visit too! We will have to visit Cuenca!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Love the channel name! It's so true for us as well. So far Mexico City and Antalya, Turkey are on the top of our list as places to return to.
@JesseSwitzer
@JesseSwitzer Жыл бұрын
Love that balcony!!! Great video. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! We really enjoyed our time in Cuenca. 😊
@ronbatt756
@ronbatt756 Жыл бұрын
I don't see signs of snow there... LOL... unlike Toronto Canada which is dismal and snowing today. So nice to see your new Air B n B --- the river walk looks amazing too.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
A couple chilly mornings but certainly no snow! Generally felt like spring most days.
@malku65
@malku65 Жыл бұрын
I want to do the same thing you guys are doing but is so hard to part from some of the stuff that anchors you: family, house. I think in 2023 will finally do it:rent out my house, quit my job and start wandering.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
It's a huge life change and not always easy but definitely we've found full-time travel to be very rewarding. Good luck with your plans! 😊
@stevenflores972
@stevenflores972 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I want to do the same. Dreaming 6 years now.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
@@stevenflores972 Hopefully it will be time soon to put the dreams into action! Good luck with your planning.
@carolinacampoverde262
@carolinacampoverde262 Жыл бұрын
OMG this is incredible⭐ thanks for visit Cuenca ❤️
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
So great that you enjoyed the video! 😊
@cyclingonplants7444
@cyclingonplants7444 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous! can't wait to see more 🥰
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
More to come! Our cost of living wrap up video comes out on Dec 25th.
@BPe-ie9je
@BPe-ie9je Жыл бұрын
@@OurFreedomYears yeah!
@msthing
@msthing Жыл бұрын
I'm really looking forward to the cost episode for this one! Enjoy!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Spoiler: it was very, very affordable 😉
@bradhorwitz2214
@bradhorwitz2214 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. I think you are going to have a great month in Cuenca.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! We really enjoyed our time there. 😊
@tomjohnson4584
@tomjohnson4584 Жыл бұрын
We spent six weeks in Cuenca in 2017. SOoo great to see the place again. Try to make it down to Villcabamba. You probably already know what I’m talking about. LOVE your videos!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Glad we could take you there again! Quite a lovely city -- we felt very comfortable there. One more Cuenca video coming your way 😊
@alainbergeron4520
@alainbergeron4520 Жыл бұрын
I sure enjoy following your peripatetic journey 😊. You guys are energetic and enthusiastic.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊 Full-time travel isn't always easy but we're finding it very rewarding.
@tammiepulley7167
@tammiepulley7167 Жыл бұрын
I’m loving that river behind your rental. I’m a new sub. Yea!!!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel! Thanks for subscribing. We were super happy with that river and went for a walk by it every day. 😊
@andrews3978
@andrews3978 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. Your Air B and B looks amazing. Just want to make sure all is well with both of your kids! I only noticed one of the pups in the video..
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Both pups are doing well! Jasper often makes more cameo appearances in our videos. As soon as the camera starts rolling, Huxley refuses to walk and often ends up being carried. Apparently he's a little camera shy! 😂
@BPe-ie9je
@BPe-ie9je Жыл бұрын
@@OurFreedomYears i envy you being able to pick yours up. mine= 45# ea
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
@@BPe-ie9je 😂
@jpsmusicandmore5457
@jpsmusicandmore5457 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I just retired and am starting in Queretaro Mexico and get my residency there and then in 6 months I think Cuenca is next with a ride to San Bartolome to get a hand made guitar. Thank you for sharing I will enjoy following your travels.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Sounds like you have some exciting adventures of your own happening. Good luck with all your plans. 😊
@liz3494
@liz3494 Жыл бұрын
I've just arrived from there! Indeed, it is a beautiful and very nice place to visit and live😍
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
It really is! Hopefully you had an amazing trip 😊
@ambrosejoseph4843
@ambrosejoseph4843 Жыл бұрын
great coffee choice!!!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Good to know - thanks! 😊
@Terika-
@Terika- 10 ай бұрын
With all the videos im watching about Cuenca ( and Cotacachi ) , i feel like i want to move there asap. Great tour ladies. 😊🇪🇨
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears 10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! It's a wonderful city...we had a great time there. 😊
@francischalifour289
@francischalifour289 Жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup pour votre vidéo sur Cuenca. 🤗J'ai bien hâte de voir combien seront vos dépenses pour un mois dans cette ville. 🤑 J'ai entendu tellement de bonnes choses sur cette ville. Bon voyage! 💫
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Content que vous ayez apprécié la vidéo! Notre vidéo sur le coût de la vie sort ce dimanche. 😊
@TakeTimeToTravel
@TakeTimeToTravel Жыл бұрын
Loved your Airbnb! And that river out the back gate is the icing on the cake. What a great start to Cuenca. Cheers from Bangkok :)
@TampaVW
@TampaVW Жыл бұрын
Can you share the phone to reserve that Airbnb link etc We going to Cuenca January Thanks
@TampaVW
@TampaVW Жыл бұрын
I was going to reserve on the Grand Colombia I guess not if you share the contact information 🎉
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Wow - how exciting! Have an amazing time in Bangkok. We always really enjoyed our visits there.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
I've updated the video description with the Airbnb link. Good luck with your plans!
@KenEnCuenca
@KenEnCuenca Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Cuenca! Terrific video.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the warm welcome! 😊
@KenEnCuenca
@KenEnCuenca Жыл бұрын
@@OurFreedomYears We just celebrated our first anniversary here in Cuenca and fallen in love with its charm.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
@@KenEnCuenca That's wonderful! Having now spent a month there, we can really see the appeal.
@paoabad3272
@paoabad3272 Жыл бұрын
Soy de Cuenca y es la ciudad más hermosa de todo Ecuador !!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Realmente es tan hermosa! 😊
@malku65
@malku65 Жыл бұрын
Lovely!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ele5011
@ele5011 Жыл бұрын
Great place!!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Indeed! We felt quite spoiled there.
@paulpedersen8623
@paulpedersen8623 Жыл бұрын
Calle Large is a good street to be on, close to many of the good spots in the historic parts of Cuenca. Make sure you go up to Turi to get a good overview of the city from the south. You can catch a bus for Turi on Solano.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Great tip - thanks for sharing! We felt very well positioned with our place on Calle Larga...everything was just a short walk away.
@User12345fan
@User12345fan Жыл бұрын
I know this is counterintuitive but one low cost country for you would be the United States, Compared to Canada they are very cheap, except for spending a bit on airbnb, entertainment and groceries are pretty cheap
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Such an interesting idea -- hadn't thought of the US as a low-cost destination! I suppose some cities are cheaper than others. 😊
@User12345fan
@User12345fan Жыл бұрын
@@ShadyD365 I understand about restaurants because of the cost of labor But the US can be cheaper than Spain, especially if you plant to cook at home. Gas is cheap if you want to drive. I live in Houston and I can’t believe how cheap the US is, any sport is free. You can play tennis, soccer and baseball in any city for free, the courts are free. Groceries in the US are cheaper than my country of origin Albania. If you avoid the exotic, here it’s cheap.
@BPe-ie9je
@BPe-ie9je Жыл бұрын
@@ShadyD365 healthcare is horrid in usa
@gustavoberta1678
@gustavoberta1678 Жыл бұрын
very nice apartment and area!!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
We really loved it -- could have stayed longer! 😊
@emilytan6973
@emilytan6973 Жыл бұрын
I’ll be there in March with my BFF!!!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! You'll have a great time. Hopefully you'll get to see some other parts of Ecuador as well.
@estelamino6356
@estelamino6356 Жыл бұрын
Hola que disfruten alo máximo. .stay safe..🇪🇨
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
¡Gracias! Realmente disfrutamos Cuenca. 😊
@gif24gt60
@gif24gt60 Жыл бұрын
When are u both heading to brazil?! The country is huge! Would love to see the different cities there from north to south or vice versa.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
More South American countries coming soon! We're spending a total of seven months exploring the region.
@ny1resident
@ny1resident Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the good info. How hard was it to bring your dogs into the country?
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Ecuador has a lot of dog import/export requirements so it was a little more challenging than entering other countries. We were in Ecuador for a few months so it was worth the effort.
@rundbaum
@rundbaum Жыл бұрын
that air bnb WAS beautiful!! that is like a solid, stone age style that would be very popular right now--i can just barely remember when that was very popular in the early 70s. ok, i'm gonna get y'alls names RIGHT one of these days!! . . .
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Isn't it a great space? We just love it. We almost wanted to move in permanently but Cuenca is a little hard to get to. 😂
@whacked00
@whacked00 Жыл бұрын
Do you travel with your dog? Isn't it complicated to do that? I would like to take my dog with me for a few weeks visit, but it seemed like it was a great deal of trouble to do so and I am uneasy about transporting her in the aircraft hold.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
We actually travel with two dogs...they're small enough to fly in the cabin of the plane with us. There is a lot of paperwork required to bring pets in and lot of South America countries so it's only something to consider if you are planning a long visit. We're in South America for six months.
@365vacay
@365vacay Жыл бұрын
Great Video? Did you do a follow up? I couldn't find it.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Yes, we did...here it is: bit.ly/3WMiWTB
@maryc1952
@maryc1952 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video. I am very interested in your Airbnb as I am moving to Cuenca in March. I cannot find this place on the Airbnb website. How on earth did you find it? Would it be possible for you to post a link to it? Thank you so much.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
I've added the Airbnb link to the video description. Good luck with your plans! We really enjoyed our month there.
@maryc1952
@maryc1952 Жыл бұрын
@@OurFreedomYears Thank you! It turns out that it is too expensive. But I found another option.
@broadcasttttable
@broadcasttttable Жыл бұрын
Did you get to Vilcabamba? A lot smaller than Cuenca, curious how you would contrast the cities?
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately we didn't end up getting to Vilacabamba. Even though we toured through many places in Ecuador over three months, we couldn't get to all the beautiful spots.
@larrypicard8802
@larrypicard8802 Жыл бұрын
Welcome. A good friend of mine lives in your building.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
That's so great! We found the neighbours to be a really friendly bunch.
@leawheeler4809
@leawheeler4809 Жыл бұрын
Can you share the name of the airbnb you stayed in. so nice!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Sure, you can check the video description for the link. 😊
@bananapatch9118
@bananapatch9118 Жыл бұрын
You must fly your dogs a lot ? We are moving from the US and our first stop in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. My wife is Nicaraguan. We will need to fly our 3 senior dogs from Miami to Managua. Our babies have never been crated and are not small enough to fly in the cabin. This is the one thing we are really nervous about. Any advice or tips ?? Thx ! Oh and we do plan to make it to Cuenca for a few months.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
We faced a very similar experience when we had to fly our senior dog from Canada to Singapore via cargo. It was a nerve wracking experience for all. I would strongly recommend to purchase the crates and begin training as soon as possible, ideally using a familiar blanket to make it into a safe space. We also trained our current dogs by playing games with treats using their carriers. They have now flown almost 20 flights and have become quite relaxed about it. You will also feel more confident if you are extremely familiar with all the dog export/import requirements or retain a pet broker to assist you (as we did for the flight to Singapore). We also have a little tip sheet for dog travel that might help as well bit.ly/3oF4OMc
@BPe-ie9je
@BPe-ie9je Жыл бұрын
thanks!!! working on my EC visa. How was it for dogs ? be honest!!! I want to bring my two PWD's. tks, again.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
There are a number of requirements in order to import your dogs to Ecuador. Once we arrived we found it to be an extremely dog friendly country and we were able to take our pups into all the restaurants. However, you do need to keep an eye out for strays.
@ousean769
@ousean769 Жыл бұрын
Coffee price there is like 1/3 of prices in canada
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
So true!
@catherineedwardsclemment5327
@catherineedwardsclemment5327 Жыл бұрын
Did I miss something, what is the name of the AirBnB? How much was it per night/ month?
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
We shared all our spending in our second video from Medellin...you can check it out here bit.ly/3JC83R7
@beatricebraswell4677
@beatricebraswell4677 Жыл бұрын
What area of Cuenca are you in? That AirBnB is amazing!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Right on Calle Larga in the middle of the old town. 😊
@jdsantibanez
@jdsantibanez Жыл бұрын
Well, Cuenca's complete name is: "Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca." It's hard to avoid rivers.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Ha ha as I have discovered! 😂 And the rivers turned out to be my favourite part of the city...such a great place to walk.
@BPe-ie9je
@BPe-ie9je Жыл бұрын
hey, JD Santibanez, hope you are in tip top health !
@chrism69337
@chrism69337 Жыл бұрын
Very nice. Thank you for sharing. What currency do they use? Is it the USD? Are the eggs 4.62 USD?
@ele5011
@ele5011 Жыл бұрын
That is really expensive, cheaper at mercado
@denise-stevens
@denise-stevens Жыл бұрын
USD is the official currency
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Yup, the eggs were quite expensive but we paid more because they're free range. The regular eggs were half the price. All in USD. 😊
@chrism69337
@chrism69337 Жыл бұрын
@@OurFreedomYears Awsome. So are you planning to call Ecuador your new home yet? Lol.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
@@chrism69337 Ha ha maybe not quite yet! 😂
@jdsantibanez
@jdsantibanez Жыл бұрын
Best Ecuadorian Coffee: Gardella.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Great tip - thanks! 😊
@bigpap90
@bigpap90 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had the privilege to travel all over Ecuador. Cuenca is beautiful, safe, quiet, nice coffee shops, uses USD. It’s a bit too quiet for me. You can take a bus to Guayaquil and explore more but that city can be dangerous. Prostitution is also legal too.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Agree - Cuenca is all those things! Safe, pleasant, quiet. We can see why people like settling in long term.
@bartstewart8644
@bartstewart8644 Жыл бұрын
The crime stats for Ecuador are off the chart! I scratched it off the list for that reason. Anecdotes about having a safe trip are nice, but the statistics are abysmal.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
We were also very concerned about the crime rate and for that reason only stayed a few days in Quito. Cuenca certainly felt much safer. Of course, we don't go out at night so that helps.
@lvovodessa
@lvovodessa Жыл бұрын
Ecuador ends the year with a homicide rate of 25. It’s disastrous for the reputation of the country.
@shariward7733
@shariward7733 Жыл бұрын
How much is yr Abnb for the month. So the prices in the grocery store were USD? How is that if the dollar isn't their currency. So you pay in dollars? Prices were comparable to what I pay here in the US.
@leapintothewild
@leapintothewild Жыл бұрын
Ecuador uses the USD. Those are Trader Joe prices on eggs and butter for EC, but many other items are much cheaper both in the grocery and at mercados.
@joellenkuney7424
@joellenkuney7424 Жыл бұрын
Ecuador is on the US dollar.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
We'll be sharing all our costs including Airbnb in our next video, coming out on Dec 25. And yes, Ecuador uses USD which is one of the reasons it's so popular with American expats and retirees. Agree that many of the items cost the same as at home, usually because they're specialty imports. Local produce is very inexpensive.
@joellenkuney7424
@joellenkuney7424 Жыл бұрын
@@OurFreedomYears The big difference is the cost of housing is so much less than US prices. Also medical care and great discounts for seniors.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
@@joellenkuney7424 Absolutely. The housing costs and discounts make it a very attractive place to settle long term.
@onehappykamper
@onehappykamper Жыл бұрын
Nice video! That river walk is beautiful. I'm curious why Americans continue to use Fahrenheit and miles even though they are in a country that uses metric?.. Which is pretty much 97% of the world population. Isn't this part of learning the culture and language of that country?!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
It's a great question! We're Canadian so of course we're on the metric system.
@lindylee1139
@lindylee1139 Жыл бұрын
Your air bnb is really nice but not cheap at $94 night.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Since we're usually renting for a month at a time, we're able to get a discounted price which makes it much more affordable.
@tOrYpPhD
@tOrYpPhD Жыл бұрын
I am interested to visit Ecuador, but who will pick me up at the airport there ? If you promise to pick me up I will considering to come .. Tq
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
😂
@tOrYpPhD
@tOrYpPhD Жыл бұрын
@@OurFreedomYears maybe I need your number? Hehehe
@tomjohnson4584
@tomjohnson4584 Жыл бұрын
You have to eat at Tiesto’s!!!
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Great tip - thanks! 😊
@planetag310
@planetag310 Жыл бұрын
No milk in the Super Maxi? What?
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@jdsantibanez
@jdsantibanez Жыл бұрын
OatMilk: NotMilk, Nature's Heart.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
😊
@sandraoakley5732
@sandraoakley5732 Жыл бұрын
Everything is beautiful but it really didn't do it for me. It wasn't as nice as I thought it would be.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Maybe not to everyone's taste. 😊
@Resmith18SR
@Resmith18SR Жыл бұрын
I live here in Mexico and can get a dozen eggs for $1.60 USD. A loaf of bread about $2.00 USD. A liter of milk for about a $1.00 USD. Much cheaper here than there or the U.S. I've rented a 2 bedroom furnished apartment within walking distance to the Zócalo for about $350 USD a month.
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
Amazing that you're getting such great deals -- well done!
@lvovodessa
@lvovodessa Жыл бұрын
Also cheaper than Ecuador: 12 eggs cost $2.50 in Ecuador.
@Resmith18SR
@Resmith18SR Жыл бұрын
@@lvovodessa That's not too bad. Where in Ecuador are you living? I'm in Cuernavaca Mexico.
@lvovodessa
@lvovodessa Жыл бұрын
@@Resmith18SR Cuenca.
@jojoliku4834
@jojoliku4834 Жыл бұрын
Exelente lindo Ecuador....saludos desde Pedernales....💪👏👍🖼✌🗺🌎
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
¡Qué país tan hermoso! 😊
@SlowTravelChronicles
@SlowTravelChronicles Жыл бұрын
We stayed in this same building back in March. We were excited to see if you stayed in the same unit. You were in a different apartment but it looked awesome. You can see ours here if interested. Cuenca Ecuador Airbnb Tour, Pumapungo Museum Visit and Dinner at Capitan Restaurant! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bb6Ig7JjyJfGcY0.html
@OurFreedomYears
@OurFreedomYears Жыл бұрын
That's amazing! Wasn't it a great building and with such a good location? We went for a walk along the river with our dogs every single morning. We didn't manage to get to Capitan for dinner so we'll have to peek at your video and see what we missed.
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