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Healthcare in Panama is perhaps the biggest—and most pleasant—surprise for most newcomers. Many Panamanian doctors have trained in the U. Hospital standards, equipment, and techniques are on par with what you would find in North America or Europe.
Most drugs available in the U. Some of the best retirement destinations in Panama also happen to be among the most beautiful places in the country. A happy convergence of natural beauty, convenience, low cost of living, and more makes these towns ideal for the would-be expat…of any age.
As a long-time writer for International Living , I have readers of every age…some barely in their thirties. They all have one thing in common: the desire to improve their standard of living and spend less doing it.
These days folks want to work less—if at all—and enjoy life more. And one place where this is easily done is the lush green crater valley known as El Valle. Today, El Valle is known as a green tourism destination, with a variety of places to stay and plenty to see and do. That said, it has retained its small town feel and appeal. So is its friendly expat community. Favorite activities include trivia nights, expat-organized mixers all are welcome , and more. But we found nice pizza restaurants, Italian, Chinese, and a mix of influences in even the most non-touristy cities.
The range of food influences was great for me. Wherever we ate, I could enjoy vegetarian food while my family enjoyed meat. The website is in Spanish, so you might need to use Google translate.
In our scouting, my dad and I were surprised that houses in Gamboa easily sell for half a million U. That said, local wages are lower than these estimates. These estimates are for couples, families, or solos looking to maintain a bit of their former lifestyle. Boquete is the perhaps the most popular expat spot, with Coronado and El Valle also popular. An expat from the US, Jessica has written an informative post about the cost of living in Panama City. He runs the site, Panama for Beginners.
His cost of living in Panama post gives a detailed accounting of the costs involved with living in Panama City, as well as a comparison to what he was paying back in Tampa. Park and Josh are expats from the US who sold their business and moved to a acre island off the coast of Panama, and run a website called Viva Tropical which features articles on life in Latin America. This estimate has been born out from my visit too. Betsy, Reyn, Skylar, and Blaise are a family who have lived in Panama for the past eight years.
They run a website called Living in Panama, which focuses on family life in Panama. They have written an incredibly informative post comparing the cost of living in Boquete , as well as two more towns in Panama that are popular with expats. Kris Cunningham is an expat from Sarasota, Florida who moved to David, Panama with her husband in A retired RN, Kris writes detailed accounts of her life in David.
In her latest cost of living in Panama post, Kris details everything from rent to utilities to food, as well as costs for extra expenses such as drinking, painting class and supplies, and trips to Panama City.
As Boquete increasingly seems to price out some expats, David is becoming a more popular option for those who can stand the heat. That same family of four, Betsy, Reyn, Skylar, and Blaise, have lived in a lot of the country. In addition to Boquete, they shared an informative post comparing the cost of living in Coronado with two more towns in Panama that are popular with expats. Other estimates seem to fall into a similar range. Most of the accommodation is very near to the beach, and the prices are matched to the fact that this is a holiday town for many expats and locals alike.
But expats choosing to live here are looking at an increase in costs that goes with island life most anywhere in the world. That being said, this is one of the cheaper possible spots in Panama. There is some lower-end accommodation — bungalows, small beaches, etc — and there are many potential islands to call home. Younger expats or digital nomads will enjoy the possible mix of surfing, live music, snorkeling and other island life activities.
Betsy, Reyn, Skylar, and Blaise, eight years into their Panama life, have a good grasp on which areas are best for families in Panama. They share a look at the cost of living in El Valle , as well as two more towns in Panama that are popular with expats. Overall, with all these destinations considered, living in Panama is comparable to Mexico: food, culture, and costs.
There is no minimum age requirement for this program. These discounts will also surely bring down the overall cost of living in Panama. The cost of housing varies based on where you live and what you are looking for. Utilities are also important to consider. It gets hot in Panama, so you may be tempted to run your air conditioning all the time. Panama can be a good place to retire, if you plan for it.
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