Raz65
American looking for information about Panama
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About me
American
Lives in Panamá, Panamá
Speaks English Spanish
Registration: 17 November 2018
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New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I’m in a different situation. I am US citizen working in Panama. With out going into details. I got a job here in hopes to work on retiring here. After 6 months I decided it’s way too expensive. The beaches are so so and far from ... Read More
Vehicle importation by santiago arguelles
Can you bring your vehicle to panama
I bought a car here in panama. Love it but now can’t get a DL they denied me because sugar is at 113 and they want 110. Although I hear the Panamanian people aren’t poked anymore for Glucose. I’m going to start exploring Mexico - ... Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
Location location I live in a very safe place. Clayton - Pty. but I don’t know your budget. It’s horrorbly expensive. I would never pay it. My company pays so - I am just enjoying until I retire. I infact was thinking Guatemala ! I ... Read More
What is going on?? by panamachick
Just wondering if other women have had similar experiences on this site. I am a married Woman, and it says so on my profile. Lately I have been ascosted by men looking for a Relationship. The last time I checked this was not a dating site, but ...
Don’t make friends with everyone. I watch their posts and subjects- one can be a target anywhere - man or woman - Read More
Any Non-salespeople on this Blog? by krisda4
I'm not exactly sure what blog means, but I do know it's not, Trying to sell a book, video, or timeshare. Is there Anyone out there that can give a "Simple Person" some simple advice? If so, please contact Me. I'm mostly concerned about rent rates ...
Hi there . Are you a city dweller - beach bum or mountain climber or farmer? How much determines where you want to live. I find Pty city ridiculously expensive. I will venture to the other areas and see what you can get for your Buck . I see ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
What are the drawbacks ? Read More
Panamanian Citizenship by RAW2019#
To Whom ever will respond; Yes, I am a newbie of sorts, I have lived in Panama before back in 1950, my Father was responsible for the ammunitions dump deep in the jungle with the Navy. We lived on the Navel reservation, I was only three years old at ...
I drove out last week - but went to San Lorenzo. The road was terrible. I saw the cut to the marina , but kept going to get back home . There’s prime property there gone to waste. Homes in shambles . But some wealthy investor will come and ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
No offense - Oh I am sure there are many, but it has became too expensive for those trying to retire with modest incomes. Today on my FB I had ads for new homes at $789K being built in puerto armuelles. By the time I get there - I won’t be ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
They asked what our experience is . I can only share what I know about the Clayton area. I am sure it’s less expensive throughout Panama. Food however is expensive in the grocery stores. I’ve only been to Colon and PTY city and hope in ... Read More
What can or can’t you bring into Panama by GinnyP
We are planning on moving down there. But where can I find a list (in English) that tells us what we can and can’t bring into the country from the USA? I’ve checked the links from the expat pages, and when I click them, they are in ...
Weapons - and like she said cash that is not declared. Depends what you want to pay customs and shipping fees on Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
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Buy a retirement property in Panama or Brazil? by brazeagle
I am still on planning phase, but been Brazilian and living in NYC for the past 26 yrs! I wonder, should I go to Panama or Brazil for retirement? I will live my son in USA as he is an american born, he will b out of college and working when I move. ...
I made the first move- sold all and flew here. In time I will venture through out. I know there are areas are cheaper - but I don’t want to live in the side of a volcano or far from people. I want small beach living, maybe puerto armuelles ... Read More
Buy a retirement property in Panama or Brazil? by brazeagle
I am still on planning phase, but been Brazilian and living in NYC for the past 26 yrs! I wonder, should I go to Panama or Brazil for retirement? I will live my son in USA as he is an american born, he will b out of college and working when I move. ...
Panama real estate higher than the USA. I had 3/2 w yard and pool on Fl sold for $190k when I came in 10/2018. I can’t afford to buy here. It has become ridiculous. The city has so many empty apts in the new high rises. They can’t sell ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I moved here oct 2018. My 4/5 apt runs about $2500 a mo in the city of knowledge. It’s very large and updated. It’s part of a Corp deal or I would never be able to afford it . I live alone and spend about $100 a week in food. Now I am ... Read More
Housing wanted for newly arrived low-income expat by RT46
Arrived in Vacamonte mid-December 2018. Return flight back to Florida scheduled for end of March 2019 (BUT, will delay return if needed) In the past year, I have read that rental-housing can be found in places of Panama for $300 or so; yet, in my ...
Yep cash is golden. I just bought a car and was able to wire the money. It was so fast I was amazed - like 3 hrs . There are atms but my bnk only does $500 at s time. I pull out every two weeks to keep about that in cash just in case. Capital one ... Read More