I Went Back to the USA After 4 Years in Ecuador… I Wasn’t Ready for This

After living in Ecuador for 4 years, I returned to the United States… and I was NOT expecting this. In this video, I compare real life in the USA vs Ecuador—from cost of living, food, supermarkets, gas prices, lifestyle, and daily routines. Is the United States really better? Or does Ecuador offer a better quality of life? You’ll see: Real prices in the USA (food, gas, coffee) Lifestyle differences (fast vs slow life) Supermarket culture shock Why Ecuador feels like home now Which country I actually prefer By the end… my answer might surprise you. Want to support the channel and help me keep telling stories like this? 👉 Become a Patron:   / jongross   ☕ Or buy me a coffee (always appreciated!!!): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gringoyl... 📱 Follow the Journey: Instagram: @gringoylatino TikTok: @gringoylatino 📧 Business inquiries: [email protected] 00:00 Leaving Ecuador after 4 years 01:10 Why Ecuador now feels like home 02:30 First shock landing in the USA 03:30 $9 coffee… seriously?! 05:00 Gas prices USA vs Ecuador 07:00 Driving & lifestyle differences 09:30 Supermarket culture shock (this is crazy) 12:30 What $28 gets you in the USA 15:00 Walmart vs Ecuador shopping 17:30 Food: USA vs Ecuador (huge difference) 19:30 Work-life culture differences 22:00 Costs, systems, and daily life 25:00 Weather & tornado shock 28:00 Nature in the USA vs Ecuador 31:00 Eating out & tipping culture 34:00 Final decision: USA or Ecuador?