Moving to Ecuador | Emigrating to Ecuador
Moving to Ecuador: Ecuador is a South American country that is extremely popular with expats from all over the world, due in part to the moderate cost of living, the outstanding and fascinating nature, the beautiful beaches and the extroverted, friendly and warm people. These and many more reasons make Ecuador a great destination for long-term expats who would like to live in a wonderful Latin American country.
Ecuador is immensely popular, especially among older people who are already retired. This is because it is one of the best countries for expats who have already left their working life behind and would prefer to get by on minimal costs.
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Working in Ecuador
On the whole, Ecuador does not have a great deal of vacant jobs available to expats, but there is always the option of working for an international company.
Opportunities exist, for example, in education and tourism sectors, as well as in the hotel and restaurant industry, with NGOs and various foundations also providing options when moving to Ecuador.
International companies are particularly interesting because they tend to offer much higher salaries than Ecuadorian companies. Therefore this should be the first choice when looking for a job in Ecuador.
Property
Real estate in Ecuador is largely relatively cheap, which is true at least when comparing prices with Europe. Expats are free to buy or rent property, with destinations that are particularly popular with foreigners being Cuenca, Quito and Cotacachi.
But other cities, such as Vilcabamba, Guayaquil and the coastal cities of Bahia de Caraquez and Montanita are places that many expatriates in Ecuador make their new home.
For the most part, real estate is abundant and so it should not be a problem to find a suitable option in this regard.
Cost of Living
The very low cost of living in comparison with other Latin American countries is a major reason why so many expats from all over the world decide to move to Ecuador.
Everyday life is thus much cheaper than it is in European countries, especially Switzerland. You can live an extremely comfortable, luxurious and carefree life on about 1000 euros a month. However, you will find higher prices when it comes to imported electronics and some other imported goods.
Another reason why Ecuador is particularly popular with people who are retired is the numerous discounts that expats over 65 enjoy. The extremely low cost of living ensures that you can live on a relatively moderate amount of money per month – much more so than is possible in European countries.
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Language
When moving to Ecuador, it should be noted that Spanish is the official language. English, as in most other Latin American countries, is not nearly as widespread as it is in other parts of the world.
Therefore, it is definitely recommended to be able to speak Spanish, at least to a moderate level, before moving to Ecuador. This is especially important if you want to immerse yourself in the culture and if you want to get to know the locals.
For your move to Ecuador
If you are thinking about emigrating from Switzerland to Ecuador, then we at Kehrli + Oeler are always there for you: We ensure that your property arrives quickly, safely and completely at your new place of residence in Ecuador. We work meticulously with our Chilean partner companies to give you the best possible experience when moving to this wonderful South American country.
In addition, we are of course very pleased if you send us feedback and photos of your successful move because the experience of our customers is particularly important to us.
Kehrli + Oeler – your reliable relocation company when moving to Ecuador.
Kehrli + Oeler AG Berne
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CH-3008 Berne
Switzerland
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CH-8302 Zurich – Kloten
Switzerland
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CH-8005 Zurich
Switzerland
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