I Found the Country I Want to Retire in - ECUADOR!

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  • Retire in Ecuador!! There are a plethora of reasons why Ecuador may be the best country to retire in. To name a few: the weather, the cheap cost of living, its benefits for retirees, the visa process, healthy living. I love living in Ecuador and when I'm ready to settle down for good, I can totally see myself buying a property here and living the simple life.
    This video will tell you: why you should retire in Ecuador, how you can retire in Ecuador if you are from another country, why it's convenient for Americans and Canadians, plus a bit about the country and what you can expect if you do settle down during your golden years in Ecuador.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 109

  • @itchyfeetonthecheap
    @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому +10

    BREAKING NEWS! Turns out the law regarding how much monthly income you need for a pensioners visa has changed. It's now $400/person and nothing extra for dependents. That's half of the 800 that it used to be.

    • @werkerbeesue
      @werkerbeesue 3 роки тому

      good for expats, which means Ecuadorians are not doing well

  • @Bacon420
    @Bacon420 3 роки тому +15

    The only thing to look forward to being a senior in the US is a free beverage with your meal at the Old-Folks Country Buffet...but now those are all shut down. If only I could talk the wife into moving to another country! I love learning languages...she can't remember her own phone number.

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому

      I don't know what the old folks country buffet is, but I want to go.

    • @Bacon420
      @Bacon420 3 роки тому +1

      @@itchyfeetonthecheap LOL Old Country Buffet...there is a web site, but it's all lies.. it's just a horrible buffet, like most lol. They were on an episode of Undercover Boss once, and South Park made fun of them a lot in one season haha.

    • @highabovethetyranny6030
      @highabovethetyranny6030 3 роки тому +3

      Yup... Soon as my passport gets renewed I'm there...

  • @fluffy5534
    @fluffy5534 Рік тому +1

    I love this video and your sense of humor.

  • @zsynhgd
    @zsynhgd 3 роки тому +2

    This is helpful. Thanks for sharing!

  • @laurayale369
    @laurayale369 3 роки тому +6

    I actually was able to hit the subscribe button myself! Now back to Murder She Wrote and then a Columbo episode!

  • @Donnie-Lee-Gringo
    @Donnie-Lee-Gringo 3 роки тому +8

    hey! I am an old people! I am 62. Researching to move to Cuenca Ecuador in 2021. Convince me to live in Quito! BTW, I like your sense of humor and you are handsome, two reason to watch your videos! and 2nd BTW ,I think I see gray hair underneath your cap? heheheh

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому +4

      Thanks Leon. Quito is much closer to an international airport. There's more to do and more restaurants. But I can't really compare Quito to Cuenca cause I haven't been to Cuenca yet. I'm planning to go there in a few weeks though.
      Good job figuring out how to comment on UA-cam at your very very old age. And those gray hairs are experience trophies!

    • @carolinavazquez4989
      @carolinavazquez4989 2 роки тому

      Hi! I might be able to give you a more clear image of how are both cities! I help people from foreign countries with information about Ecuador to pick the most suitable place for them to live! If you have any questios you can reply the comment or write me an email carovazquezz_97@hotmail.com

  • @bobjackson4720
    @bobjackson4720 3 роки тому +6

    If I ever get tired of my current retirement home (Australia) sounds like Ecuador has things to offer.

  • @swsunsetseeker7285
    @swsunsetseeker7285 3 роки тому +10

    $30 a month for prune juice! Lol, Ryan you'll get there soon.

  • @merleredwing268
    @merleredwing268 Рік тому +1

    You made me laugh and gave me some great information .... thanks from an old person

  • @fluffy5534
    @fluffy5534 Рік тому +2

    I love jello.

  • @gosiagorecka3454
    @gosiagorecka3454 Рік тому

    Is prune juice expensive in Equador? Do you still recommend Equador after you were robbed?

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  Рік тому

      It's still a beautiful country that's easy to live in. Personally I prefer Asia, but it's not for everyone. So I guess my answer is 'depends what you're looking for'.

  • @danielaconforme6178
    @danielaconforme6178 3 роки тому +3

    aww I am an ecuadorian girl watching this video! love it!

  • @anglophoned
    @anglophoned 3 роки тому +1

    “It’s not all roses”. Actually miss all the colorful roses in Ecuador

  • @twoweary
    @twoweary Рік тому +1

    Oh my goodness, I’m 64 and just loved your old folks jokes ( 64 really isn’t that old, when you get here, and trust me you will, you’ll see what I mean). 3:26, when your friend gets out of prison, tell him to lay off the crack and go see a dentist. Hey, what goes around comes around right? 😁 Really nice video. TU.

  • @Traveler-PKK
    @Traveler-PKK 3 роки тому

    What’s the present COVID and hospital availability should you get it?

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому

      Not great. I don't know the numbers, but hospitals are very full in the Quito area.

  • @Rain_love292
    @Rain_love292 3 роки тому +2

    I’m from Ecuador and I’ve been to a bingo hall

  • @BoydJones
    @BoydJones 3 роки тому +3

    Word on the street is that the pensioner’s visa requirement has been halved to US$400 a month now.

    • @highabovethetyranny6030
      @highabovethetyranny6030 3 роки тому

      Perhaps... But if you're married is 40k per person... Think it's been that way for a while... I'm actually to lazy today to look it up... Lol.

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому

      Yeah, I think you're right. I just heard about it. I'll add a pinned comment. Thanks for the heads-up.

  • @jackiegear
    @jackiegear 2 роки тому

    like, the negatives are earthquakes, snakes, mosquitos, malaria, yellow feaver, high altitude sickness, theft, but apart from that, and the rain, it is wonderful.

  • @retiredminimalist1937
    @retiredminimalist1937 3 роки тому

    Loved it! and I'm 68 and ready to retire. Your brand of snark cracks me up.

  • @armyretmsg
    @armyretmsg 3 роки тому +2

    Please give me some more information about moving to Ecuador.
    Joey

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому

      What do you want to know? Kind of a broad topic.

    • @MrJx4000
      @MrJx4000 3 роки тому

      @@itchyfeetonthecheap, (different flavors of available prune juices? just kidding) What about getting packages shipped there? I heard that they'll gouge you at the delivery end.

  • @javiervasquez5088
    @javiervasquez5088 3 роки тому +1

    ..you forgot to mention the,..GUINEAPIG...delicious!!,thanks for the video mi amigo👍

  • @yungng1864
    @yungng1864 3 роки тому +1

    Prune juice,how appropriate for senior.

  • @ergodoy7741
    @ergodoy7741 3 роки тому

    I’ve got Ecuadorian, US and Spanish citizenship. I had been leaning towards retiring in Spain and right now Spain’s biggest draw for me remains the cheese. Please do a segment on cheese as this will decide it for me. How’s that Chinese cheese rate?

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому +1

      I was talking about doing a video about cheese just the other day. I'd really like to find a place to shoot the cheese making process here.
      I can confirm that there is a better variety of cheese in Spain. I do like the Ecuadorian cheese, but outside of queso fresco, mozzarella, and ricotta you're not going to find much.

    • @ergodoy7741
      @ergodoy7741 3 роки тому +1

      @@itchyfeetonthecheap yeah - I have family there who are dairy farmers and they aren’t big into anything more complicated than yogurt or queso fresco. Honestly, the Sierra is perfect for making some good aged cheese. I wonder if they ever will take this on...sounds like a job for an expat.

  • @mdwoods100
    @mdwoods100 3 роки тому

    HAHAHA :D I love this guy's sense of humor. I'm kinda old too. ;)

  • @MrAkosFintor
    @MrAkosFintor 3 роки тому +2

    03:25 You are killing me....lol

  • @edabreu7871
    @edabreu7871 3 роки тому +1

    Is 68 too old to retire to Ecuador?

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому +1

      I don't think so. You can join Expats in Ecuador Facebook groups to find other people that age. They might be able to tell you more.

  • @SpeedyCotton55
    @SpeedyCotton55 3 роки тому +2

    So funny I spit my Geritol all over the keyboard laughing.

  • @CaptainJackSparrow110
    @CaptainJackSparrow110 3 роки тому +2

    Can you repeat that? I didn't have my hearing aids turned on.

  • @richardgraham7412
    @richardgraham7412 2 роки тому +1

    You funny Jack A$$! I have been fortunate to visit Ecuador several times over the last 20 years and am about to return. I would like to meet you and show you how old people can kick your a$$! Just kidding, very entertaining and funny video, Thank You and Please make more videos.

  • @brucesannino6181
    @brucesannino6181 3 роки тому

    Good job, clear concise what's so and where to start. The cute-z part(s) is/are a distraction.

  • @EejuVava
    @EejuVava 3 роки тому +1

    I thinks it's cheaper to make your own prune juice Bryan

  • @tullyliddell
    @tullyliddell 3 роки тому +4

    heh-heh-heh... found this in-between my naps. good job sonny. i'm looking forward to my retirement in ecuador, prolly salinas or manta, and my dinner of mashed potatoes and peas with yes, jello desert later.
    tomorrow i'll check out ur other videos cuz 8 minutes is my limit before i crash and /or forget why i'm here at all. also thought it was the new yorkers who were the loud ones.

  • @krispxzero
    @krispxzero 3 роки тому

    Where does China rank on the retirement list?

    • @ChrisKirtley
      @ChrisKirtley 3 роки тому

      Too difficult now - almost all the foreigners have left.

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому +1

      Sorry to say, it's pretty low. Mainly because as a foreigner I can't really buy property there, and I've heard too many horror stories about the healthcare system. Getting a visa would probably be difficult too.

    • @krispxzero
      @krispxzero 3 роки тому

      @@itchyfeetonthecheap wasn't there an episode where they blew smoke at your foot to make it better?

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah, not to me but my friend. She had a broken foot, so they poked holes in it with needles and blew smoke into the holes.

  • @llamingo
    @llamingo 2 роки тому

    I bet he is not retiring now in Ecuador.

  • @FallofftheMap
    @FallofftheMap 3 роки тому +1

    Such similar paths. Europe? Check. Asia? Check. South America... specifically Ecuador? Yeah, this feels like it will work. It’s not just old folks. There’s a lot of us in our age group doing the semi-retired thing. How old anyway are you with all that gray hair? Heckles aside, another accurate and funny video.

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому

      Thanks! I'm 38, and I'm semi-retired I guess. I think a lot of the people choosing to retire here are younger than 65. A big part of the appeal is that you can afford to retire early here. The gray hairs are strands of experience!

    • @highabovethetyranny6030
      @highabovethetyranny6030 3 роки тому +1

      @@itchyfeetonthecheap yeah ... You can put me on that spreadsheet... I'm 51... My wife is your age... Both mentally fried from surviving in the US... Been super healthy and active my while life until the past 5 years... Extreme stress has shown me that now is the time live like a human being should before my body falls apart...😉👍

  • @bitterandcynical
    @bitterandcynical 3 роки тому +6

    I laughed throughout this video! Besides the fact that your info is top notch, your comedic timing is flawless. Best, the decrepit retiree 😃

  • @JimMurray2
    @JimMurray2 3 роки тому

    Several great zingers in this video, cracking me up!

  • @amyyates8273
    @amyyates8273 3 роки тому +4

    I’m dying!! No Bingo halls? Forget it, I’m out.

    • @lephilosopheinconnu3952
      @lephilosopheinconnu3952 3 роки тому

      There used to be A LOT of them but unfortunately the former gov't shut them all. But I think they will re open sometime in a near future

    • @lephilosopheinconnu3952
      @lephilosopheinconnu3952 3 роки тому

      Well, just to add something else we're going through elections so socialism might win this time one more time most likely, if that happens that opening will take a little longer. Socialism opposes to bingo halls as they see it as a strong sign of capitalism

  • @brucemontrose
    @brucemontrose 3 роки тому +2

    Not very funny buck. If I ever see you I'm going to... Lol, Actually I liked it so much I subscribed. Great job.

  • @fruitloops3718
    @fruitloops3718 2 роки тому

    You seem kind of young to be going into retirement already?

  • @d_beez
    @d_beez 3 роки тому

    Making friends with old people everywhere he goes.

  • @swsunsetseeker7285
    @swsunsetseeker7285 3 роки тому +2

    Lol, (old people still use this term)

  • @yhwh077
    @yhwh077 3 роки тому +1

    😂 prune juice! 👍🏿

  • @richardjablinski4486
    @richardjablinski4486 2 роки тому +1

    Funny!

  • @tokyotart3523
    @tokyotart3523 3 роки тому +3

    Can I bring my Cat?

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah, but there are a bunch of things to have to do to get the cat in. Not sure what exactly, but it's possible.

    • @Donnie-Lee-Gringo
      @Donnie-Lee-Gringo 3 роки тому +3

      there is another channel called Amelia and JP who are younger Expats in Ecuador who brought two dogs along from the States. they have a couple videos describing that process.

  • @paulhealey8933
    @paulhealey8933 3 роки тому +3

    "...add 30 dollars a month for prune juice for you guys". Haha have your like!

  • @chgofirefighter
    @chgofirefighter 2 роки тому

    How do people travel all these continents without a job is beyond me…

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  2 роки тому +1

      Saved money, didn't have kids, didn't spend my money on useless shit.

  • @alanwarner684
    @alanwarner684 Рік тому

    Funny old people jokes!.
    . Just remember your only a day behind us!... Ha ha

  • @TreesOnTheBeach
    @TreesOnTheBeach 3 роки тому +1

    Dude, I'm 51. Enough with the age jokes. lol

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому +3

      Don't worry, you're still young... At least for a few more months.

    • @TreesOnTheBeach
      @TreesOnTheBeach 3 роки тому +1

      @@itchyfeetonthecheap Love your videos. Good stuff. I'm going to Ecuador in January to scout out a possible retirement location. Any suggestions that offer street food, good Internet, lots of restaurants? Gotta be on the coast.

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому +2

      Salinas is popular with expats. Manta is probably the biggest city on the coast. Canoa, Olon, and Mompiche are smaller fishing towns, but expats seem to like living there.

    • @TreesOnTheBeach
      @TreesOnTheBeach 3 роки тому +1

      @@itchyfeetonthecheap I'm going to visit all those places, plus Playas, Posorja, and Tonsupa.

    • @Serjo777
      @Serjo777 3 роки тому

      @@TreesOnTheBeach I'm kinda curious about people who plan to retire outside of their home country. Like do you not mind not ever really seeing your family again? Children, grandchildren etc.? At least not in your daily lives, maybe just on a few occasions like holidays, but how is that enough? I don't really understand how one would rather live among a bunch of strangers, as nice as they may be, instead of being close to their family. Not judging or anything, I'm just curious because I don't think I'd be able to do that.

  • @luisalbertoonofrezapata9285
    @luisalbertoonofrezapata9285 3 роки тому

    😹😹😹😹😹

  • @dleef911
    @dleef911 2 роки тому

    Next Video: getting robbed in Equador, then living in Cambodia

  • @MrWaterbugdesign
    @MrWaterbugdesign 3 роки тому +1

    Didn't make it 3 seconds into this mess.

  • @bigtomato6057
    @bigtomato6057 3 роки тому +5

    Keep track of this video you made and if you survive the next 25 years i think you will cringe.

    • @itchyfeetonthecheap
      @itchyfeetonthecheap  3 роки тому +2

      Haha. Definitely. I'll be leaving nasty comments on my own video.

  • @jjrauch4466
    @jjrauch4466 3 роки тому +3

    Savage.

  • @michaels5691
    @michaels5691 3 роки тому

    Lol, Ecuador is in America (South America). You should say USA or the states... Canada is also in America.

  • @denomdemon
    @denomdemon 3 роки тому

    That old face legit scared me.

  • @highabovethetyranny6030
    @highabovethetyranny6030 3 роки тому +1

    Grumpy knob... Lol😂😂😂

  • @yhwh077
    @yhwh077 3 роки тому +1

    That was thanks to president ‘s Correa’s presidency.