Tena, Ecuador
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)

$594

Retiree Score

49.0

Safety Index

37.5

Healthcare

4 facilities

With a population of just 29,724, Tena is a small city in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest that caters mainly to backpacker tourism. The rain is relentless, with an annual average of 190 inches, and illegal mining and oil drilling pose persistent headaches for residents. While the jungle rivers and Andes views may appeal to adventurous outdoors enthusiasts, Tena's remoteness and bureaucratic hassles make it a tough sell for the average expat.

Can I afford Tena?

Total Monthly Household Income (After Tax):

Lifestyle: comfortable

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You could save

$2328 / month

Savings Rate78%

Rent $150

Living Costs $522

Safety

Healthcare

100

Walkability

Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L)$1

Bread (loaf)—

Eggs (12)$2

Rice (1kg)—

Chicken (1kg)—

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive)$3

Meal (Mid-range)$113

Cappuccino$2

Water (0.33L)—

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo)$25

Mobile Plan (mo)$17

Gym (mo)—

Cinema Ticket$7

Housing

1BR Center (mo)$150

1BR Outside (mo)—

3BR Center (mo)$350

3BR Outside (mo)—

Expat Life

English Proficiency

—

Expat Community

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Top Neighborhoods

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Elevation

520m

Nearest Airport

UIO (113km)

Local Economy

Avg Monthly Salary

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Mortgage Interest Rate

10.33%

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet

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Temperature

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Annual Rainfall

2870 mm

Coworking Spaces

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Best Months to Visit

May, Jun, Jul, Aug