For many people, Panama remains economical. It depends on your expectations. Just like everywhere else in the world, costs have been rising in Panama. Our wonderfully generous guest contributor lives in the charming beach town of Puerto Armuelles, Panama. Fruit & Read More
Which Health Insurance To Choose in Panama
So you have decided to get health insurance in Panama. And you understand your health insurance options. How Do You Choose Which Insurance Plan To Buy? In this post, I cover: International Health Insurance (why, limits, & companies) Domestic Health Insurance (why, limits, & Read More
Utilities in Panama – Cost Comparison & Info
I was recently asked about utility bills in Panama. In this article, I share what we pay in utility costs. I also compare our utility bills here to our bills in the US. First of all, bill paying in Puerto Armuelles has not been a big preoccupation for us. Bills here are so much lower than Read More
How To Eat Well & Save Money In Panama
It is a bit hypocritical of me to be writing this article right now, since I am not always “practicing” what I am going to “preach” here. I am writing this in late March, the peak of the dry season, and the temperature can get pretty hot in these months (today there is a wonderful breeze blowing Read More
25 Real Monthly Budgets From Expats In Panama
In 2012, 25 people shared their actual monthly cost of living with Don Winner of Panama-Guide.com You can see all 25 of those monthly budgets below. The budgets are from a wide range of people who live throughout Panama 12 Retired Couples 7 Retired Singles 6 Families 2 Read More
Cost of Living: 3 Questions To Ask Yourself
"Can I Afford To Live In Panama?" To get a realistic answer, you really must ask yourself 3 critical questions. What Lifestyle Do I Want? Where in Panama Will I Live? Will I Use My Capital to Buy My Panama Home and Car? To help you answer the 1st 2 questions above, visit my Read More
1 – Your Monthly Panama Budget – Panama City
"What Does It Cost To Live In Panama?" The short generic answer is, " To live comfortably you need to budget $1,200 - $1,500/mo." However, as we all know, budgets depend on many factors. Before you can create your own realistic budget for living in Panama, you must know the impact of those Read More
What Is The Cost Of Living In Panama – According To An Expert
July 2013 Reyn and I talked with Lief Simon of Live and Invest Overseas to get his perspective on how much it costs to live in Panama. Listen in below. Video Transcript Us: Hello, this is Betsy and Reyn, with Living in Panama, and today we are talking with Leif Simon about the cost of Read More
Panama Is On The List Of Best Places to Retire Overseas
March 23, 2012 US News and World Report recently published an article called, "18 Best Places to Retire Overseas" Panama Is Number 1 On The List. According to the US News and World Report article: When choosing a place to spend your retirement years, the cost of living is important. But it Read More