Moving to Ecuador from Bermuda

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bermuda to Ecuador — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bermuda to Ecuador, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bermuda and Ecuador stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
EC
27.0

Bermuda performs better than Ecuador across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
EC
2.6t

Ecuador performs significantly better than Bermuda across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BM
35.9
EC
15.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
EC
6.8%

Bermuda performs better than Ecuador across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
EC
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$99,800
EC
$14,300

Bermuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Ecuador leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BM
82.0 yrs
EC
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
EC
18.1

Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Ecuador leads in education spending.

Data: Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda and Ecuador. To live, work, or study long-term in Ecuador, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ecuador's immigration authority.

Ecuador passport

Ecuador passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Required
Ecuador passport holders need a visa to enter Bermuda.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Ecuador?

With 15.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ecuador can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bermuda and Ecuador.

Is Ecuador safe for expats?

Bermuda performs better than Ecuador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ecuador is 27.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in Ecuador?

The official language in Ecuador is Spanish. In Bermuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BM EC
Population 72,337 17,289,554
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1441 +593
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 911