Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is it really possible to live on under $1,500 a month in 2025? In this video, we break down the real cost of living in Cuenca Ecuador compared to the United States. We look at actual numbers for rent (as low as $350?), grocery bills, and the shocking difference in healthcare costs that is driving expats to South America.
If you are considering retiring abroad or just want to escape inflation in the US, this honest price breakdown will show you exactly how far your dollar goes in the Andes.
1:22 Looking For A Place & Budget
15:04 Utility Costs
23:19 Food Costs (Restaurants)
32:42 Markets & Grocery Stores
41:43 Transportation
45:47 Average Utilities
46:02 Childcare
46:57 Clothing
48:03 Property - Buying VS Renting
56:12 Emergencies
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Is it really possible to live on under $1,500 a month in 2025? In this video, we break down the real cost of living in Cuenca Ecuador compared to the United States. We look at actual numbers for rent (as low as $350?), grocery bills, and the shocking difference in healthcare costs that is driving expats to South America.
If you are considering retiring abroad or just want to escape inflation in the US, this honest price breakdown will show you exactly how far your dollar goes in the Andes.
1:22 Looking For A Place & Budget
15:04 Utility Costs
23:19 Food Costs (Restaurants)
32:42 Markets & Grocery Stores
41:43 Transportation
45:47 Average Utilities
46:02 Childcare
46:57 Clothing
48:03 Property - Buying VS Renting
56:12 Emergencies
numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Ecuador
Looking For A Tour In Cuenca 🚌 ---- viator.com/tours/Cuenca/Half-Day-City-Tour-Including-Homero-Ortega-Hat-Factory/d23726-28838P6?pid=P00239558&mcid=42383&medium=link
Our other channels: @stevesmgt @onthaporch @schoolsdontteachthis
buymeacoffee.com/Liveloveabroad
ko-fi.com/livinglovingabroad
youtube.com/c/LivingLovingAbroad?sub_confirmation=1
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCvhL08I1jFdEr3ilh_P6sDQ/join
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