SUPER CHEAP RENTALS IN MANTA ECUADOR! 🇪🇨

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Tell us what you need and we'll introduce you to qualified service providers in Ecuador who can help you! Click here: liveabroadnow.com/referrals/

[@harryrocco7139]

You are guys are great...I will positively be in touch...thanks

[@earthangel7889]

I come to Ecuador every year and stay for six months. The last time I was there my girlfriend and I got two of the rentals you showed in Olon. I will definitely be tuning in again with you for next year. Thanks again!!!🙌🏽🥰🙏😆🎊😻🌹🤩

[@user-yh1dl6qn9u]

Any storage facilities services do you guys know of?

[@axelslingerland9920]

Hay más en la vida que un alquiler barato. Lo siento, no hay venta.

[@arnoldvialpando6754]

I really enjoyed your videos. And I know I will be making my expat move very soon. What I have to do is brush up on my Spanish and waited for a few things to fall into place and hopefully someday I'll be able to meet you too and congratulate you in person I really look forward to that. Please know I'm going to be completely p

[@Gypseabliss]

I live in a furnished suite here in Manta for $250. I have been here for over a year and love it! Manta is the best ❤️

[@AmeliaAndJP]

That is awesome!

[@greencraig8570]

$250 is awesome! Is the area safe?

[@1YuriC]

Hello unconventionals!! Nice info. This is one of the reasons why lots of us retire in our homeland. I've been living in states for almost 40 years and I have paid my taxes and SS contributions ever since. If I stay in Long Island NY, I won't be able to live with my retiring SS money. This is why we go back. I'm gonna miss NY for sure.

[@fdm2155]

Friend grew up in Long Island. Her parents moved to CT when they retired. Were able to afford a 3bedroom house with a pool and garage!

[@BrightResultsMedia]

I made a video of my trip to Mindo. It’s just the Humminbirds so far. Ecuador was awesome. The people were gracious and kind. The vibe was relaxing. I can’t wait to come back.

[@chaugg1]

We love you both for your hard work and your unconventional beautiful life. We can see your knowledge of Ecuador shows significant improvement. Cheers

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thank you so much!

[@kristybobby]

Wow! Those were great homes! I think I choose #2 as it is furnished and the terrace is so big and the view is lovely! Thanks for going to this effort of showing more affordable living possibilities. The house is super as well...though no view and a little farther from the beach.

[@SpeedyCotton55]

Very helpful. When we come on our 3 month "exploratory" I plan on splitting the time between Cuenca and Manta.

[@JAVaughnSmith]

Housing prices in Canada are crazy too. It's always been high in Vancouver and Toronto, but now prices are going up everywhere.

[@sammiesmith6690]

That is a great house 🏠. I will checkout Manta once I visit Ecuador 🇪🇨 again.

[@tmcdon]

Yah WOW! Those are nice options! Thank you for the video! Manta looks AWESOME!!

[@naspa0307]

We are SOOO ready. Granddaughter needs us right now so we are waiting again! My daughter lived there 9 years and I visited 5 times during that time. Loved it. 😍

[@arthousefilms]

You two are the best!

[@jmsunlinenet]

This was definitely one of your better videos with very useful information. I am in Ecuador and have been looking at houses and apartments in Guayaquil, The Peninsular, and Cuenca and I must say that I have not seen anything that offers better overall value-for-money, so that has greatly increased my interest in Manta.

[@CARACAS1]

Great rent prices compared to the US . However, let's keep in mind that the minimum wage in Ecuador is around $400-450 a month.

[@sinnombre3855]

Thanks for pointing out what I was planning on pointing out.

[@CARACAS1]

@Evral Tatum-Mcfield I think it is a natural tendency to overcharge expats who either don't speak Spanish or speak Spanish with an foreign accent. The ideal would be to talk with the locals to get a sense of what they pay for rent.

[@notgyfeden6245]

That minimum wage is the same in other countries as well, like in China.. many people survive with less than that per month.

[@peaceandlove5214]

I'm working on migrating to Ecuador and I watch all videos talking about Ecuador and I like them all.

[@jonathanjordahl5345]

These rentals are very impressive! Two bedrooms for $400 - that’s half of what I’m paying in Portugal for one bedroom *without* an ocean view! You have my attention! (And I already speak Spanish!)

[@donh5794]

That's a big difference. What are average prices in Portugal (North, Central and South)? Is it increasing?

[@jonathanjordahl5345]

@@donh5794 It’s hard to talk about averages. It depends on location. I’m in ‘The Algarve’ which is the southern strip of the country including the Mediterranean beachfront. Prices are higher here, but much more so if you’re right along the coast with a view of the water, or in one of the more popular resort communities. In the same way, the big cities on the Atlantic coast, Lisbon and Porto, are much more expensive. I could never afford there what I have here. But you can find both rentals and places for sale both in the Algarve and along the Atlantic coast for quite reasonable prices, if you’re willing to live in a smaller town or a more rural area and travel to the cities and other parts of the country on occasion. Right now, because of COVID, if you can manage the paperwork, is probably a good time to buy. I’m no prophet, but I’d guess prices are poised to go up once the pandemic subsides.

[@donh5794]

@@jonathanjordahl5345 Thanks for the information. The Algarve is usually described as expensive among most media reports. You gave a much clearer overall description. I believe you are right that prices will increase there in Portugal as the pandemic reduces. Surprisingly, the rental and home prices in the U.S. has increased a lot already last year and this year.

[@H2VPROEternal]

ecuador sounds like a dream come true

[@thomasyorgen6591]

Just found your channel. I am so happy I found you. I am retiring and 2 years and want out of the states. I just need to convince my wife and hopefully with you help I will. Thank you for all your information.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Welcome!

[@jlynnburton9718]

These are the level of quality & price I am looking for to spend my winters in a warm, tropical place. Thanks for showing these, I just had to look back through your vids to find these

[@rikcoach1]

These rentals are much better in quality and value than the budget ones you guys showed in Olon.

[@Kelligirl2152]

Y’all are so cute, and fun to listen to. When we get there, we’d love to hang out.

[@Lisa-oy9ts]

Love love you rental videos! The 2nd rental was amazing!! Thank you so much for doing these. Really enjoy them ! 👏👍❤

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad you like them!

[@marliebeltran9051]

Hello Amelia and JP, I live in Miami and for your videos I will be in Ecuador in a short time, thank you for being so optimistic in your way of seeing life.

[@Anthonyoutsidethebox]

Those rental prices are CRAZY! great video guys gonna be down there for a recon visit late September and can’t wait to check it out

[@arlocorp]

You guys are a great asset to Ecuador, They should pay you. Great content

[@300lbcanary2]

Thanks! All the properties were nice. I'd love to spoil ourselves for those rates with the larger apartment or the house (with a courtyard? wow). Hoping to spend some time down there once retired (hopefully 5 years) along with other locations around the world. Would love to spend a year in a city like Manta, (then a year in Hua Hin Thailand, then a year...... :) Keep up the good work!

[@elizabethfox3020]

Hola!!! I’ve been watching your videos and Ecuador has my interest. 🤗 My husband’s dad I are currently in Mexico. Loving the apartments!!!

[@tanyabetancourt2382]

Looks nice. If you don't have family obligations, stopped working/retired- go for it!

[@AnnAndNala]

Wow! Great video! Thank you for sharing this. You've really got me thinking about moving to beautiful Ecuador!

[@HumanMrs]

WOW!!!! These are awesome!

[@rickseconds7676]

Excellent video you two! Thank you so much for doing these for us. 👍😁

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks for watching!

[@harryrocco7139]

Great rentals!! You guys are right on top of things that we wonder about moving there?

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Great! Thanks!

[@dantegreco1]

I rented the 3rd floor apt! Stella is helping me all the way! Thanks for yur video! Amelia you are welcome to hang out on my balcony lol...

[@RobPittman]

Awesome job JP & Amelia! Love your guy's videos so please keep it up!

[@californiagold3857]

What an amazing video! So nice to see these low-cost properties. All very nice.

[@dadedubbledee]

Omg awesome awesome 👌 I'm ready to come now. I would take any one of those and be super happy.

[@jaynebuck5163]

Daughter rented a 700 sf apt. 1500 month! Everyone is moving to our area which is good because our home is worth a whole lot of retire in Ecuador money! See you soon.

[@lindasalazar5033]

Thank you. Manta seems really fun and affordable.

[@georgelawrance7993]

WOW great information. Much appreciated.

[@QuinnPrice]

Love you guys! Great video and great to meet Stella!

[@mikeschultz817]

Wow! Guys, you really made my day. When I saw your last videos about rentals, I was quite crestfallen, as they were way beyond my sparse budget, but those 2 first apartments for $350-400 are absolutely up my (financial) alley. I'll be over by mid-March, and would love to contact your agent (couldn't understand her name properly) a couple of weeks prior to that, to see what's (still) available. Sorry, for not becoming one of your patrons, but momentarily I'm literally saving every cent for that 'Giant Leap' of mine. Can't wait to see your next video. Take care!!

[@LMDinNC]

Not sure about the spelling but it sounded like Stella Coulter.

[@susanwaterworth5622]

Wow, way better prices than in Boquete, Panama! Thank you!

[@Sharon-py5ns]

Great job ya’ll!! Been living in Cuenca for 8 years and happy to know another option living at the beach in Manta! Thanks for introducing us to your realestate friend, Stella and that it’s possible to have less expensive rental options near what I can afford in the $350-$450 range. Continued success to you both😃

[@Traveler-PKK]

Thanks guys - Another good bit of information for us wanta be expats. I was in Thailand but have come back to the US. I don't see gong back to Thailand for awhile. It's a real mess. I was looking at Manta before you moved there as a seasonal get away from the US cold weather. OCT - MAR/April. I live in TN.

[@FrankBlanchardAIFD]

Having been to Ecuador for work, and lots of great friends there too, Watching your videos is making me think more seriously about making the leap.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Go for it!

[@tinamexico1604]

Ive been unable to live in The U.S since 2017. Viva Mexico !! Im living on social security.

[@osprey1252]

Just AWESOME. Thank you so much for the amazing information.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad it was helpful!

[@themarvelousdonohues9153]

This is a wonderful informational video! You are doing us all a favor by letting us know about how to move to Ecuador. My eyes nearly dropped out of my head when you said $350 a month!! It makes we really think about leaving the US. This may be an option for us. We have subscribed to keep our options open.~ Cathy

[@OhShunz]

Holy cow $300-600 a month?!? Less than $8k a year?!? 😱😱 What if in Ecuador people are like, “OMG the cost of housing is insane nowadays!!!” Lol. Your videos really have me day dreaming about taking a year off and just relaxing in a place like Ecuador☀️☀️☀️ great video!!!

[@dasnyj]

You will be more than welcome to my country 😊🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨

[@Ocho213k]

I know you guys might think that it’s the dream but the salary of a regular worker goes from 400 to 500 max, if it’s not an profesional career, profesional careers goes from 800 and up. So you can figure out why it’s kinda cheap for you guys.

[@Mexicobeanpole]

I can’t get over the great prices for such cute places that accept PETS!!❤️

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Right?!

[@BlazerLz]

Turns out in the rest of the world, people aren't as uptight when it comes to little dogs and cats. who knew haha

[@theketovorian]

Can believe the cost per month! Were definitely making an exploratory trip down to Manta.

[@sherylromero4174]

I liked all those rentals. The second one is my favorite but after the condo collapse in Florida, I'm a little leary of living in a building over 2 stories.

[@sinnombre3855]

Please tell us that you are joking.

[@johnstamos5579]

South American contruction is not the same as Florida. They build with concrete and rebar because of the earthquakes, much like California. I live in Peru and we get many tremors and quakes here and my home is pretty safe.

[@L8463vette]

Wow...so affordable! Love them all...

[@donnaheflin6312]

Nice properties and affordable prices for sure!

[@bernardvog5233]

Wow guy,s cheap apartment rentals ,thinking of a 3 month stay and survey manta , thanks for this video awesome !

[@jeanlefrancois7234]

You are a very good information provider ...

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks!

[@vichellerenae8639]

Just found your channel, and, wow, love it! Very thorough and indepth. I live overseas now, but, I am looking now at Ecuador! I have some other locations I was going to buy properties in, however, most of the countries changed their visa credentials and money on hand. Honestly, never truly considered Ecuador but it definitely puts it at the top of the list. Thank you!

[@captbiggems]

Lots of great videos on city living. Can you please do a video on cost of country living? We want to live just outside of town on some acreage with our horses, dogs and chickens. ❤️❤️

[@raiz91]

Thanks for the information Amelia and JP, and you’re right, rent in the USA is ridiculous, way too high. Greetings

[@leewilliams5341]

Unbelievable values. Great video. I want to see more.

[@followyourbliss973]

Thank you guys! I've been looking for a more affordable place to live. Rents in CA are ridiculous! Would love to have a look hopefully soon!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Best of luck!

[@Traveler-PKK]

How about short term rentals 3 to 6 months? If you can do a video on this that would be great. Also, talk or show the private hospital with web site and if they are joint internationally accredited. What are the main greocery stores - any big chain stores?

[@edwarddiaz1130]

Yessss i needed a new video!!!

[@Danny-iv3df]

Hi Amelia and JP ! I came to study Spanish in Manta in December 2019 so I explored the city . It was tough to find a bar or restaurant to watch the Chi Bears...I ended up in the Mall. I liked Manta but found a more interesting area in Puerto Lopez. A smaller town yes, but beaches were better. I'm lookin to make an extended stay I hope in spring 2023. Cheers !

[@mekrobar7872]

Thank you for the great content. I very much want to move south of the border. Not sure if I can, but I still dream of doing it. Maybe some day soon.

[@sheilayungk7815]

Wow. Really nice rentals!!! I was in Ecuador, in the mountains at a retreat that use to be a place where nuns lived. I don't remember the name of it. It was pretty run down. I went there to do Ayahuasca!! I loved the night sky. I never saw so many stars in my life!! It was near Vilcabamba.

[@dennissmith9095]

On computer watching this video and my wife gets a text from her mom in Manta, Grecia, saying that her friend Stella was in a video. (Stella walks with Grecia on the beach every morning.) My wife clicks the link in the text and it is the same video I am watching. Sure enough, Stella pops up like 20 seconds later. We died laughing at the timing of her getting that text while I was watching the video at the same time. What are the chances of that? Small world. Love the videos...they make us smile up here in Jacksonville, Florida.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

LOL! Thanks for sharing, Dennis!

[@mariondesio]

OMG, OMG, OMG! I want to move there NOW! I'm trying to get my husband on board but it's a tough sell.

[@mekrobar7872]

Lmao, I'm trying to get my wife on board. She doesn't want to leave her family and friends. I say, but I want to live like a millionaire on our income. Good luck to you.

[@notgyfeden6245]

Tell them the food is great and so variated.. beach town are amazing views, Ecuador also got highlands n breath taking mountains, (check for pictures on the internet) and more people are learning English due tourists and outsoursing companies. Before moving in, try a first time trip kind of thing that way you guys can take a decision with your spouse.

[@AC-lp5uo]

Muy bueno,excelente " value for money" wao, voy a tender que emigrar de nuevo , congratulations guys ,good job

[@grouchynorwegian8690]

Love your videos. Having been born in the Galapagos islands in 1955, I have been wanting to return to Ecuador to explore the country.

[@notgyfeden6245]

Galápagos is so beautiful, it always was but now is better prepared for tourism, i went there 5 years ago. Its a whole archipiélago full of islands, it's amazing every island has its own atraction, for example theres an airport that the whole island is just the airport. Sea lions r so used to ppl, u dont pet them or feed them tho. Blue footed birds n pelicans. N the iguanas oh man.. they come in all sizes n colors. The are a lot of scientists from all over the world to study the local species. And what personally impressed me the most was to see their beach shores, black old dry lava just setting there, when u stand there and look at them n u get the feeling that island was formed only few days ago, when its been thousands of years but somehow it looks like a brand new place.

[@notgyfeden6245]

#Edward Aldin did you get the Ecuadorian citizenship? Cos its technicly your right to have it or at least your birth certificate

[@grouchynorwegian8690]

@@notgyfeden6245 Did you see my grandfather Sigurd Graffer’s house which is supposed to be the first house built on Island of Santa Cruz?

[@KarenK1025]

This is great info, we are seriously thinking of joining you. what airport do you fly into?

[@jonathanirish7131]

Manta has a small airport. We flew into Guayaquil and took a private van up to Manta. 4 kids and dog and plenty of suitcases. 3 plus hour drive from the airport for 150 dollars

[@evb7569]

Wow! Really liked the house for the price! We pay double that amount for a 2 bedroom apartment in South Carolina! Also, the furnished apartment!

[@joselabiosa8892]

Far out! I can't wait to visit Manta.

[@thefreckledcyn8826]

Great video! Super helpful information. Thanks!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DiogenesOfCa]

How is the noise level in these apartments? They look great and the price is awesome!

[@michaelgerald7497]

That’s a good question.

[@luiscastro5456]

I'm still waiting for JP & Amelia to make a video in Spanish one day... That'll be the day!!

[@notgyfeden6245]

Me too..

[@peten409]

Nice looks like I need to visit Ecuador

[@dugfriendly]

retiring early to a place where healthcare is affordable is what motivates me - my mtg payment is only 875/mo in the states - but affordable medical and the mercados are very enticing!!!

[@PierrePlogoff]

Thank you very much. Isn't it a mistake to compare with the US ? Where I live, the rent is around 950$, but some people live in metal houses for 50$, in very poor condition for us but correct for them. Such a guilty feeling difference !

[@davidparker4501]

I love y'all too y'all are awesome can you please do a video on mortgages of places like that

[@jefflaporte2598]

Those were really nice and also very affordable.

[@rafaelsolorzano700]

Very cheap you guys,I'm impressed....That is an idea for the near fuiture....Thank You guys

[@scottrowe533]

Hola, Unconventionals, I was hoping you might be able to provide us with the square footage for each of the three rental properties, for comparative purposes. BTW, your videos have improved *so* much since the early days of your Y/T channel! Thanks very much, and keep up the good work!

[@lilianaordonez2220]

Hola I will to know more inf about rent

[@rafaelsolorzano700]

It can't get any cheaper than that....looks promising....

[@Honestly_Happy]

Love you guys!!!! Great job👍

[@jclf1]

¡Gracias! ❤️

[@migrationwithoutborders241]

Excellent information from your video. I will definitely need help from you in the new future.

[@jacklenett2435]

I really appreciate vlog such as this one

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad you liked it

[@luisheredia9306]

You love it because your income comes from the states. So you guys are actually at a bigger advantage than the locals, the monthly minimum wage in Ecuador is $400. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy watching your channel, I’ve learned of places that I want to visit in the future. I been traveling to Ecuador for about 30 years and every time I travel I see the geo political differences that exist in the country. So it is not always peachy. Stay safe out there.

[@MrSandro141]

So they should feel shamed for making more than the locals? do you feel shame for making more money than the people in your particular country?

[@SandraWade666]

I think a lot of expats bringing in U.S. money are spending it there, no? And help support the locals?

[@mikeneff6057]

Favor: could you give more internet access throughout details on your reviews? Ex: dedicated connection at X Mbps or shared wireless connection. Connect to the shared wireless and use a site or app like speed test. Love the videos and you two seem like really nice people.

[@Crewdog77]

love the vids, great information! nice to have another place to consider in retirement. Would you consider making a video on car and more specifically motorcycle buying prices and rentals. also, after 30 days tourist with out extending how long do you have to wait to come back for another 30 days. thank you!

[@notgyfeden6245]

According to Ecuador's laws foreigners can stay in the country no more than 6 months, also depends on country of origin kind of thing, due politics and new regulations.

[@Crewdog77]

@@notgyfeden6245 thank you for the reply, so its 6 months, per year, per decade, per lifetime?

[@BlacBoyFoto9139]

Hello Amelia & JP, always good to learn something new about Ecuador from you guys. Just out of curiosity why did you guys move from Cuenca and is life better in Manta? Thanks

[@notgyfeden6245]

Couple months ago JP explained why but one of the biggest reasons was issues with altitude and they wanted to try a warmer weather and being closer to the ocean, swimming helps JPs back.

[@MidnightSky801]

Such a great value compared to the US coastal rentals. Here in Huntington Beach, CA. That would be about $3,500 + month for a 2 bed that close the water. I Love the channel and hope to live in Ecuador someday.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Great video. If I wasn’t a Veterans Administration patient I would be gone. I’m tied to my oncologist. The VA doesn’t ship my meds and I need constant blood work.

[@marytica123]

OUR FAMILY FRIENDS sold their house in Ft. Lauderdale, and wanted to buy in Central Florida. They soon found that they were "priced out of the market" for the Orlando area. They needed a place to stay, so they RENTED a 2-bedroom villa for $1200/month. COMPARED TO ECUADOR, the place they rented was a DUMP ! We're "sharing" your video - maybe they'll move to Ecuador !

[@surfboy344]

Great video. Thanks for the information and for setting up a transition service. Now I just gotta talk the wife into coming down.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MG-otg]

Hi Amelia & JP, I’ve been enjoying your videos for a few months now and really felt like I needed to respond to this one on the rentals. They are beautiful and affordable. Congratulations on your resent move by the way! 🌞 I am doing a 3 to 6 month tour next year and I chose Ecuador as my first country. I am contemplating a move to South America. I love the ocean as well, but your other rental videos were to expensive for me but Manta is a good fit! Also thanks for sharing the online work …Im very interested in that. Take Care.🌺

[@linneascott5045]

just awesome! Now that covid has somewhat lifted, I am ready to move! Unfortunately I let my family talk me into staying in the states this last year and ended up helping everyone (except myself) with finances. I may have to take early SS benefits to swing this. This has been a dream of mine for 3 yrs now. I have to figure this out! I so want to be there.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Best of luck!

[@maryannscott5567]

Tampa Bay Florida has the highest rent increases in the USA. We are expecting our rent to go up 20% in our crime ridden neighborhood when we renew in October. There are no houses to purchase so renters are stuck renting. That 2 bedroom was perfect.

[@WeatherHappens]

Let's go! I'm renting out my house in Florida so I can use that income to pay my living expenses in Ecuador 🙂

[@maryannscott5567]

@@WeatherHappens you're fortunate to own property in Florida that you can rent out.

[@WeatherHappens]

@@maryannscott5567 I just found out my insurance carrier is leaving the state so that was exciting news. I guess in anticipation of a busy hurricane season they decided it might not be as profitable. So aside from that, thank you. 🙂

[@maryannscott5567]

@@WeatherHappens I'm sorry to hear that but not surprised. That's a strike against owning vs renting. Of course, property insurance increases will be passed on to the renters. Whew.. we Floridians can't win for losing, friend. 😞

[@chasca23]

And don't even mention Vero Beach. Has been taken over by the retired New Yorkers. Prices have skyrocketed, for a bunch of moldy crap. My aunt's building had a watermain break, and the landlord told her, "If you complain, I will kick you out, and then see where you will be able to afford to rent." The Sunshine State is not always so sunny.....

[@stevefox3776]

We will be back in Ecuador in Feb. Staying at The Kundalini in Montanita for 2 weeks and staying 2 nights in Manta. Figures crossed, missed last year.