MissDenver
@MissDenver
American looking for information about Ecuador
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American
Lives in Coupeville, WA
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Registration: 30 September 2011
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Single woman $900 a month? by MissDenver
I am hoping to retire early in Cuenca on $900 a month. My income is 1425, but I have fixed bills, need to have money to send my daughter in college and 1 trip for her to visit each year. The $900 needs to cover rent, food, transportation, health ...
I do not want to live in a gated community, nor do I want to live where the majority of expats do. That said, I need to live in a safe area and close to the bus line. My health is good. My Spanish is almost non-existent, but I've been studying. My ... Read More
Single woman $900 a month? by MissDenver
I am hoping to retire early in Cuenca on $900 a month. My income is 1425, but I have fixed bills, need to have money to send my daughter in college and 1 trip for her to visit each year. The $900 needs to cover rent, food, transportation, health ...
Thanks, Ed. If I find a place to rent, how do long-term leases work? In other words, if the prices keep going up, is my rent going to increase? I've heard the more people moving there, the more landlords are charging. Do you see Cuenca going the way ... Read More
Single woman $900 a month? by MissDenver
I am hoping to retire early in Cuenca on $900 a month. My income is 1425, but I have fixed bills, need to have money to send my daughter in college and 1 trip for her to visit each year. The $900 needs to cover rent, food, transportation, health ...
Mugtech, I live in Washington State. I'm used to rainy and cloudy for about 9 months out of the year. Read More
Single woman $900 a month?
I am hoping to retire early in Cuenca on $900 a month. My income is 1425, but I have fixed bills, need to have money to send my daughter in college and 1 trip for her to visit each year. The $900 needs to cover rent, food, transportation, health ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador April 2012 - Some hot tips please! by nealefk
Hi there ISSGEX, Let's start by introducing ourselves Neale & Christine we are from Brisbane - actually Woody Point on the coast 30 minutes from Brisbane City. Business people for over 3o years and have travelled abroad since I was young, plus we ...
DeborahM, Sorry, but I don't yet live in Cuenca; I'm still making arrangements. In my post I referred to the research I've done. Just passing it along to someone who had questions I found helpful information about. I plan to arrive the end of March. ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador April 2012 - Some hot tips please! by nealefk
Hi there ISSGEX, Let's start by introducing ourselves Neale & Christine we are from Brisbane - actually Woody Point on the coast 30 minutes from Brisbane City. Business people for over 3o years and have travelled abroad since I was young, plus we ...
Nealefk, Here are some great websites with information about prices. I'm not advocating for Cuenca, but that's where my research has been focused. http://livingfrugalandhappy.blogspot.com/2011/07/here-is-house-we-rent-for-250-month-in.html They ... Read More
Single female-read a blog about being unsafe by MissDenver
I recently read a blog by an older single woman who moved to Cuenca and stayed 6 weeks before moving home. She said on one occasion a man removed the earrings from her pierced ears (not very valuable, just gold loops) & another where 3 young men ...
Marilyn, we single gals have to stick together! Thanks for the video; it's great. Read More
Single female-read a blog about being unsafe by MissDenver
I recently read a blog by an older single woman who moved to Cuenca and stayed 6 weeks before moving home. She said on one occasion a man removed the earrings from her pierced ears (not very valuable, just gold loops) & another where 3 young men ...
No, I haven't had any responses. I have done my homework though and it seems as though if you take reasonable precautions (don't go out at night unless by taxi and to a place you're meeting others), try to make friends to explore the city with, ... Read More
Is Cuenca a dog -friendly city? by kenandsusanoliveira
We are considering moving to Cuenca with our great dane and bring her with us all the time.Are businesses and people friendly towards dogs-- restaurants, outdoor cafes or markets etc. Any observations or advice are welcome.
Pica 1, I have no first hand knowledge of this person, but I got the name from someone else. I would love to open a business, but I have no grooming skills. You should see what my 2 dogs looked like when I tried to clip them myself! Dog groomer ... Read More
Is Cuenca a dog -friendly city? by kenandsusanoliveira
We are considering moving to Cuenca with our great dane and bring her with us all the time.Are businesses and people friendly towards dogs-- restaurants, outdoor cafes or markets etc. Any observations or advice are welcome.
Unfortunately, I think you'll find in many countries the attitude toward domestic animals is much different than in the U.S. Often, dogs are used as security and cats as mousers. There are stray dogs and cats who keep reproducing because many locals ... Read More
Single female-read a blog about being unsafe
I recently read a blog by an older single woman who moved to Cuenca and stayed 6 weeks before moving home. She said on one occasion a man removed the earrings from her pierced ears (not very valuable, just gold loops) & another where 3 young men ... Read More
Cost of setting up house by MissDenver
I read many things about the cost of living in Ecuador but I am wondering if anyone can give me an guesstimate of the cost of furnishing a 2 BR apt. I'm not talking top of the line, nor cheap junk. I would want a sofa, coffee & end tables, lamps, ...
Thank you Mehrlyn. That information helps a lot. I would probably have furniture made there, so I'm glad to know the prices might be slightly less, rather than more. Read More
Cost of setting up house
I read many things about the cost of living in Ecuador but I am wondering if anyone can give me an guesstimate of the cost of furnishing a 2 BR apt. I'm not talking top of the line, nor cheap junk. I would want a sofa, coffee & end tables, lamps, ... Read More
iPads - tablets by MissDenver
How easy or difficult is it to use an iPad or other tablet; what services would you need?
Thank you Batgirl! Read More
iPads - tablets
How easy or difficult is it to use an iPad or other tablet; what services would you need? Read More