@HereForLife
American expat in Panama
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Lives in Boquete
Registration: 04 September 2015
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The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Panama by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Panama. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
Any experience that is not readily available from a Panamanian citizen. That answer is assuming one wants a 鈥渏ob鈥� as in work for a company located or owned by a Panamanian owned company. Good luck - that will be hard to find! However, ... Read More
denouncia - my ex-lanlord called the immigration by dennis82
Hello, i have a question, my ex-landlord kicked me out i was late with my rent. She said she calls immigration so i cant leave, i dispute that. Is there a way for her to just stop me from going home? I'm on a tourist visa in ...
I think this did get off topic but have to agree with the living in Puerto Armuelles point of view. We were looking for a place to buy and went there around 10 years ago and have been back a couple of times maybe 5 years ago was the last time. It ... Read More
The best apps for expats in Panama by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Panama. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
Agree with the above. But I will add something that was really non-existent when we we looking all over the country before settling in Chiriqu铆. WAZE - I can鈥檛 believe how far the info via GPS has come. Now I am going back a few years ... Read More
Suggestions on cost of living and optimal salary by arjuarico
Hello, I'm mexican and I have a proposal for working in Panama buy I would like to hear how is the cost of life and which is more or less the optimal salary. Thank you
I have to always use what I believe is the start of leaving the country where you are a citizen. If cost of living (aka cheaper to live here ) is your #1 reason, then forget it! Perhaps I am not as gracious or politically correct as some of the ... Read More
One bedroom by Cannell747
Can I find a one bedroom rental in a safe community? No more than 275 a month.
Hola, Where are you located now? Have you been to Panama? Do you know how diverse this small country is? Why $275? If wherever you are now is what you are paying, maybe it鈥檚 s better just to stay there? Just something to consider. Best Wishes Read More
Warning-real estate in Panama is not what it seems by WarningToAll
We purchased a condo, pre construction, from what we were told to be a reputable and a premium developer [Moderated] of Panama City, Republic of Panama in October of 2006. The project was named Oceanaire, and was supposedly the best amongst the ...
Thx - good to know. As I said, wasn鈥檛 trying to discredit anyone, just our experience several years ago. Hey - I am with you now - we could use a change but Panama is home! Read More
Warning-real estate in Panama is not what it seems by WarningToAll
We purchased a condo, pre construction, from what we were told to be a reputable and a premium developer [Moderated] of Panama City, Republic of Panama in October of 2006. The project was named Oceanaire, and was supposedly the best amongst the ...
Hi to All, Occasionally I will give my own opinion/experience. I have briefly read through the posts. When we started looking to move to Panama, over 10 years ago, is where I will explain it in my words. I called it 鈥渧apor photos鈥� now ... Read More
Want to talk to retired expats. by paulglickman
Thinking of relocating and dumping the Trump. You can read all my personal information in my profile so I won't repeat it here. Just want to get a sense of what retired life is like from someone who's living it. I speak Spanish at a C+ ...
Hi Paul, Welcome should you chose to make the leap! We have been here long enough that many left due to Bush, then Obama, and now Trump. I have to admit this is different this time but stick to the principle that it shouldn鈥檛 be your primary ... Read More
just arrived in David by Candi B
Apparently I did not plan as well as I thought I did. So I'm at a hotel where there's no English TV at all. I was hoping for at least closed caption and so I could read it in English but. Would like to meet up with some expats!!
Hi Candi, Do you plan on spending time in other parts of Panama? David is what I would consider a starting/landing city. You are not going to find a centralized ex-pat community to the best of my knowledge. Finding a hotel with English TV? There ... Read More
Furniture shops by Elaine Firman
We are moving to the Boquete area next year and would like to know if there are any good modern furniture shops nearby. We want to buy a new modern but comfy settee. Thank you
Welcome to Panama! IMHO, finding furniture here is " hit or miss". Since you are asking for a very specific item, you may find yourself waiting until you find what you want. That is how I am slowly getting the right pieces for my home. ... Read More
Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
First, I have not read all the replies thus I am only replying to the title of the topic. Not an original but not sure who said this: "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be". In other words, geographical ... Read More
Jobs for expats in Panama by massimo70
Hi there, I'm interested in relocating in Panama, currently living in Europe. I'm not retired, therefore need to support myself. I'm wondering what jobs are available for an expat with work permit. Thx
Hi massimo, Unless you have a unique skill that cannot be fillled by a Panamanian citizen, it will probably be difficult to find employment here. Having said that, here are my assumptions based on your question: 1. You haven't tried to get a ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Panama (Playa Bonita area) by jms1
My husband and I (a gay couple) are considering an early retirement in Panama (or Cartegena). We will be in Panama in February 2017 and would like advice on the pros and cons as well as the opportunity to meet other expats while we are visiting to ...
Woah slow down Triffic! We have been around a few years and yes the "honeymooon" phase is over. Where ever one chooses to live, it's all about your attitude. Some enjoy the ride not the destination. Others wouldn't be happy ... Read More
Changing banks in Panam谩 by Do65
Hello all I thought I found a good bank which is the Credicorp bank but that was a very wrong thought. It's reliable yes and they won't steal yr money but the service is terrible and since I am having a house built and the money transfers ...
We are happy clients of Banco General. Read More
what Chitre is like? by Rod L
Would like to know what Chitre is like if there are any expats on this site that live there, what is the climate like what are the beaches like what is Chitre like in general good and the bad please!
Hi Rod, It has been a while, probably around 2007, but my husband and I went on a "country-wide" search to find where we wanted to live full time. We went on an adventure down the coast from Santiago to Pedasi, then finally to the tip of ... Read More