大咖福利影院

Hello,

I live (spend the winters) in Tonsupa, Esmeraldas, Ecuador. November to April)

I've been doing this for the past 10 yrs.

Cost of living has increased as expected, but, still, very much affordable.

Housing, depends on your needs. Ample choices, from bachelors, 1, 2, 3, bedroom apartments to large houses. I own a Villa (75 m2) in an enclosed safe community. The actual average cost for similar units is: US. $ 55,000.00聽 much less of what I paid in 2015.

Property taxes: $ 50,00 / yr.

Transportation, buses still $0.30 /per ride.

All type of restaurants from fancy ones to local typical sites where you can have a complete "lunch" , soup, main entry and juice for an average of $4,00

Electricity: $25,00 / month

Gas: used for cooking and dryer $3,50 / month

Internet: Excellent fiber optic service $23,00/month

Mobile: I use Movistar, plan for adults over 65,聽 $8,00/month

Recently, I had a loose dental implant "realigned/fixed"聽 for a cost of $60,00

In general, I can compare the cost of living between Canada and Ecuador聽 4 : to 1

Hopefully, I will continue my trend to spend winters in Tonsupa聽 Ecuador聽 from November to April.

@marcomueses

Hello,

Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and helpful overview of your experience living in Tonsupa.

All the very best

Bhavna

I track every cent we spend and have since moving here in 2013.

2025 COST OF LIVING MONTHLY AVERAGES:

We rent a fully furnished, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment which includes electric, water, sewer, gas, internet, building fees, 24 hour security, two elevators, trash removal, back-up generator and storage unit.聽

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@edoconnor

Since 2013 ! Have you noticed any major changes or significant increases over the years?

Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed breakdown of your monthly expenses.

Regards

Bhavna

@Cheryl

Loja is still very reasonable.

Rent for a furnished apt ranges from $200 for a one bedroom to $350 for a three bedroom.

Buses are 30 cents, 15 cents for senior.

I pay $100 a month for food,聽 $6 for eletricity, $4 for water,

$36 for Internet. Doctor visits are free in the public

sector, $40 in the private sector.

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@Bhavna

Yes.......When we moved here 13 years ago we were living on $1300 monthly. Now our expenses are around $2600 monthly.

@Bhavna

Yes. We have seen increases since we moved to Cuenca. In 2013 we were paying $350 for a three bedroom apartment. In 2013 doctor visits were $20, They are now $50. Our groceries in 2013 averaged right around $180 monthly.