Ecuador
Manta
#3 Top 5 cities
Manta is one of the most practical coastal options for expats who want warm sea access, reasonably functional services, and lower costs than premium resort areas.
Country overview
Population
264Β 281
Year-round temperatures
Day: 26°C aΕΎ 31°C
Night: 20°C aΕΎ 24°C
Climate
Warm and relatively dry coastal climate with smaller seasonal swings.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
8/10
Food cost
8/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
3/10
Manta faces elevated gang-linked violent crime, robbery, kidnapping, and terrorism risk in Manabi province, making strong security precautions necessary.
Natural disaster resilience
1/10
Manta has very high earthquake and tsunami exposure alongside El Nino flooding, landslides, and coastal hazards.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
7/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
6/10
Electricity stability
7/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¨π¦Canadians
- πͺπΈSpanish
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Beaches and sea
- +Lower living costs
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βSmaller job market
- βUneven neighborhood quality
- βSmaller expat scene