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Daule, Ecuador
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$900
Retiree Score
61.0
Safety Index
42.0
Healthcare
6 facilities

This rice-producing hub is hardly the idyllic escape you might expect. With a population of 161,498, Daule is the 14th largest city in Ecuador and essentially a dormitory town for Guayaquil, where most residents commute daily. The bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as evidenced by the city's relatively recent creation as a canton in 1820. And while the annual "El Señor de Los Milagros" festival brings some cultural vibrancy, the climate data is conspicuously absent from the source material. Overall, Daule offers little to attract foreign residents looking for a quiet, laidback alternative to Ecuador's bigger cities.

Can I afford Daule?

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Daule

You could save

2,100/mo

Savings Rate70%

Monthly Costs

Rent $350
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$550

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
70/100
Retiree Score
(i)
61/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Ecuador Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
42
Safety
6
Healthcare
100
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $2
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$5

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$5
Meal (Mid-range) $80
Cappuccino $3
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $31
Mobile Plan (mo) $17
Gym (mo) *$35
Cinema Ticket $7

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $280
1BR Outside (mo) *$227
3BR Center (mo) $520
3BR Outside (mo) *$391

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Limited
Expat Community
Very Few
Top Neighborhoods
None
Best For
none

Expat Life Notes

A satellite town near Guayaquil. It lacks independent expat infrastructure and is primarily a local residential area.

Pros

  • ✓ Lower rent than Guayaquil
  • ✓ Local market culture

Cons

  • ✗ Safety concerns
  • ✗ Limited amenities
  • ✗ Spanish mandatory

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
—
Temperature
—
Annual Rainfall
1993 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daule

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Daule has a population of approximately 161,498 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $875 per month in Daule, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $350/month.

The nearest airport to Daule is GYE, approximately 34km away.

Daule is considered moderate in terms of safety, with a safety index of 42.0. As with any city abroad, expats should research specific neighborhoods before committing to a location.

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