Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Albania and Ecuador are (still) near the top of a lot of lists for Americans who want to leave the U.S. and move abroad to a budget-friendly country.
We've spent more time in these two countries than any other (except the U.S.) so we have a good perspective about how livable they are for expats.
In this video, we compare Albania and Ecuador on 11 livability factors that matter most to expats looking for a new home abroad. And the winner may surprise you.
Planning a move abroad? Get immediate access to the Move Abroad Toolkit (it's free) and start constructing your new life today: ameliaandjp.com/toolkit?src=ytv
Helpful Resources:
Website: ameliaandjp.com
Turtle Travel Club: turtletravelclub.com
Move Abroad EXPRESS eCourse: ameliaandjp.com/mae
Ecuador EXPRESS eCourse: ameliaandjp.com/eee
Slow Travel EXPRESS eCourse: turtletravelclub.com/ste
Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:
Joe Stratton
Byron Jacomo
0:00 Intro
0:43 Ecuador Cost of Living
3:11 Albania Cost of Living
5:42 Tax Friendly
6:58 Level of Development
13:17 Healthcare
16:06 Safety & Stability
18:01 Walkability
20:49 Weather
23:10 Earthquakes & Volcanoes
24:44 Expat Friendly
25:48 English Proficiency
27:42 Close to U.S. & Canada
28:51 Residency Visas
31:48 And the Winner Is...
DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute consulting or advice including, but not limited to, visas, tax, medical, or financial advice. Please consult immigration attorneys, tax professionals, medical professionals and financial advisors for current information.
We are not responsible or liable for your use of the information contained in our videos, articles or linked from our web pages. We do our best to provide timely and accurate information. However, news, laws, guidelines, rules, regulations, etc. are often open to interpretation, change frequently, and sometimes we make mistakes. You must do your own research and consult professionals who are familiar with your unique situation before making any travel or moving plans.
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Albania and Ecuador are (still) near the top of a lot of lists for Americans who want to leave the U.S. and move abroad to a budget-friendly country.
We've spent more time in these two countries than any other (except the U.S.) so we have a good perspective about how livable they are for expats.
In this video, we compare Albania and Ecuador on 11 livability factors that matter most to expats looking for a new home abroad. And the winner may surprise you.
Planning a move abroad? Get immediate access to the Move Abroad Toolkit (it's free) and start constructing your new life today: ameliaandjp.com/toolkit?src=ytv
Helpful Resources:
Website: ameliaandjp.com
Turtle Travel Club: turtletravelclub.com
Move Abroad EXPRESS eCourse: ameliaandjp.com/mae
Ecuador EXPRESS eCourse: ameliaandjp.com/eee
Slow Travel EXPRESS eCourse: turtletravelclub.com/ste
Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:
Joe Stratton
Byron Jacomo
0:00 Intro
0:43 Ecuador Cost of Living
3:11 Albania Cost of Living
5:42 Tax Friendly
6:58 Level of Development
13:17 Healthcare
16:06 Safety & Stability
18:01 Walkability
20:49 Weather
23:10 Earthquakes & Volcanoes
24:44 Expat Friendly
25:48 English Proficiency
27:42 Close to U.S. & Canada
28:51 Residency Visas
31:48 And the Winner Is...
DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute consulting or advice including, but not limited to, visas, tax, medical, or financial advice. Please consult immigration attorneys, tax professionals, medical professionals and financial advisors for current information.
We are not responsible or liable for your use of the information contained in our videos, articles or linked from our web pages. We do our best to provide timely and accurate information. However, news, laws, guidelines, rules, regulations, etc. are often open to interpretation, change frequently, and sometimes we make mistakes. You must do your own research and consult professionals who are familiar with your unique situation before making any travel or moving plans.
#ameliaandjp
