He Lives in Cuenca Ecuador on $1,300/Month | Cost of Living 2026 (LGBTQ Expat)

He Lives in Cuenca Ecuador on $1,300/Month | Cost of Living 2026 (LGBTQ Expat) Living in Cuenca Ecuador on $1,300/Month | Real Expat Budget Breakdown (2026) Can you really live comfortably in Ecuador on just $1,300 a month? In this video, we sit down with a retired American expat living in Cuenca, Ecuador, who is doing exactly that. We take you inside his apartment, break down his real monthly budget, and explore what kind of lifestyle this income actually provides. He also shares his personal experience living in Ecuador as a member of the LGBTQ community, offering honest insight into what life is like, the level of acceptance, and what others can expect if considering a move. With the average Social Security benefit around $2,000/month for a single person in 2026 (and over $3,000 for couples), this raises an important question: Is Cuenca one of the best places in the world to stretch your retirement income? In this video, you’ll learn: What $1,300/month really gets you in Cuenca Apartment tour and housing costs Food, transportation, healthcare, and daily living expenses LGBTQ experience living in Ecuador Pros and cons of retiring in Cuenca Whether this lifestyle fits YOUR budget If you’ve ever thought about retiring abroad, cutting your cost of living, or starting a new chapter overseas, this is a must-watch. Chapters: 0:00 Cuenca Ecuador Neighborhood 00:35 Cuenca Ecuador Apartment 05:28 Cuenca Ecuador Rent 06:53 Why Cuenca Ecuador 08:12 Initial Meeting Story 09:43 LGBTQ Community in Cuenca 12:49 Cost to Eat in Ecuador 18:22 Transportation Cost 19:52 Cost of Medical 22:42 Social Security Budget Total Cost Stay Connected with Us. Facebook (Warren & Julie Travel): https://www.facebook.com/groups/warrenandjulie Facebook (WJT Schengen House Swap): https://www.facebook.com/groups/wjtschengenhouseswap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warrenjulietravel Website: https://www.warrenjulietravel.com/ For Business Inquiries: warrenjulietravel@gmail.com International Health Coverage https://www.warrenjulietravel.com/internationalhealthcoverage ⚠️DISCLAIMER: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. © Warren & Julie Travel - Slow Travel Nomad Expats #Ecuador #CuencaEcuador #RetireAbroad #ExpatLife #LGBTQTravel #LivingAbroad #RetirementPlanning #BudgetTravel #SocialSecurity #WarrenJulieTravel #LGBTQExpat #CuencaExpat #EcuadorExpat