Retiring in Ecuador: Affordability, Realistic Expectations & More! (John asks Questions!) @DonShader
Retiring in Ecuador: Affordability, Realistic Expectations & More! (John asks Questions!)  @DonShader
Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Thinking about retiring early in Ecuador? This video dives into a viewer's email about affordability in Ecuador, along with realistic expectations for lifestyle and costs. Is $2,000 a month enough? Are there hidden costs to consider? Plus, I answer questions about specific areas like Cuenca, Loja, and Olon. Should you consider other countries in Central or South America? Watch to learn more about retiring abroad!

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Remember this folks.
A country might look good on paper, or on a YouTube video, but what about the “Chemistry” between you, the individual and the country and culture as a whole?
This is something we can’t know in advance. We can only make our move, dive in and test the waters…….and see how it goes.


If you can't walk on water, freeze it

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The views expressed in this video are in no way intended to be taken as advice on retirement, migrating to Ecuador, investing, buying insurance, or getting your immigration documentation.
I am not responsible for any decision you make after watching my videos.
I don't give advice and I don't recommend anything unless it is based on my own personal, verifiable experience.

I want to be sure that the information I provide is accurate information and I don't want people to make a poor choice based on anything I say.
If one person comes here based on my influence and doesn't like it at all, then has to return to start all over again, I have failed.
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