Best places to retire in Ecuador

For retirees, Loja ranks highest in Ecuador (retire score 62/100), balancing affordability, a mild climate and safety. The most affordable option is Salinas. Our retire score = 40% cost + 30% climate + 30% safety.
Top retirement cities in Ecuador (retire score)
62Loja60Santo Domingo de los Colorados60Ambato60Latacunga59Quito59Cuenca58Portoviejo58Riobamba58Ibarra58Salinas57Esmeraldas57Manta

Top retirement cities in Ecuador

Retire score weights affordability, climate comfort and disaster+crime safety. It does not include healthcare quality or retirement-visa rules — verify those separately.

FAQ

Where is the best place to retire in Ecuador?

Loja ranks highest in our retirement score (62/100), balancing affordability, mild climate and safety.

Is Ecuador a good place to retire?

Ecuador's best retirement city scores 62/100; the most affordable is Salinas (cost 58/100). We weigh cost, climate and natural-disaster + crime safety — not healthcare or visas, which you should check separately.

What's the cheapest place to retire in Ecuador?

Salinas has the lowest cost of living in Ecuador in our data.

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