Places · Ecuador
The best places to live in Ecuador
Arcadia scores 31 places in Ecuador, from Machala at about $850 a month to Isla Isabela (Galápagos) at about $1,550. 17 are by the sea, 17 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Ecuador
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 31 places Arcadia scores in Ecuador, not the whole country.
All 31 places in Ecuador
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Ecuador?
Across the 31 places Arcadia scores in Ecuador the median is about $1,050 a month for one person, from Machala at around $850 to Isla Isabela (Galápagos) at around $1,550. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Ecuador?
Machala, at about $850 a month. It is the cheapest of the 31 places Arcadia scores in Ecuador, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Ecuador has the best internet?
Quito, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 31 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Ecuador?
The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Guayaquil. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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