What is the Cost of Living in Panama?

[@internationalliving]

Click here for everything you need to know about the cost of living in Panama: bit.ly/393qBtf

[@bobogigio9072]

I know this video is 2 years old, but it seems the info remains accurate and relevant. Thank you for this info!

[@orie1504]

I'm in Panama right now... and I love, love ,love it! The people are beautiful and they are sooooooooo kind! I would live on Tobago...Abogo!

[@mr-vet]

Thank you for the video. I was stationed in Panama 1993 & 1994 when I was in the US Army...the first year at Ft Davis, near Colon; the second year in Corozal. I met my Ecuadorian wife there (who lived with her sister who was married to a US Army guy). My first child was born at Gorgas. We lived in La Cresta, in a small but nice basement apartment. I thoroughly loved my time there.

[@halbrookins3232]

Excellent presentation, thank you. You have a very comfortable delivery style. My wife and I first attended an International Living Conference in Las Vegas. Because of you, we came to a Panama City Conference. I loved it and she was put off by the heat, humidity, and traffic. I regret we didn't allow enough time to travel to Coronado, David, or Boquete. A raving fan from Seattle, Cheers.

[@MinyCalapa]

Hey Jess!!! Buenas! So good to see ya!

[@trdriver430]

Hello Love your enthusiasm. You genuinely adapted well to Panama and enjoy it ! Great vid. Thanks !

[@freshbme2]

My entire family is from Panama. I'm going soon, this was very informative. Thank you

[@wapitgood]

Pretty comprehensive. Way more then I expected from reading the tile. Thank you sooo much for taking the time to share.

[@wb-usmcret.2337]

Would enjoy exploring Panama on my Harley. Retired from USMC and loving life. Panama is on the list for sure... WB-USMC-RET

[@richarddetrich124]

This is the first of your videos that I've seen, although I've heard about you for years. Great job and very practical information!

[@jayantiraichura9925]

Thanks for all the information , very informative and so nicely presented 👍👍👍🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️

[@jewlzd5086]

Nice presentation good info

[@sylviawalker5268]

Can you get a visa when you come there to live or is it better to do that beforehand?

[@bennubird0]

@International Living Excellent information thank you.☀️Also, can a person transfer there monthly Social Security benefits money from the United States to Panama?

[@kanemelanie5224]

Great video! Thank you!

[@katewaters5092]

How much would a one bedroom or studio cost in a decent area in Panama City?

[@morphergaming0531]

Wow, just a wealth of information, very organized and concisely executed. Thank you, thank you.

[@raymatthews7624]

Great info. Was not aware that I could use: Medicare here in Panama. Can you tell me where. Thanks.

[@nickkobe9729]

Hi! $2,600 a month is a lot per month! Also, where are the budget sheets you were referring too? You said that the would put "below" the web address where these can be found. Please provide the reference. Thank you!

[@supert4434]

Yes that's alot I stayed in David 3 bedroom 2 bath fully furnished very very nice for $350 per month

[@evelyngolden2272]

She eats out a lot and travels a lot in the country.

[@IGoPanama]

Moving is about so much more than the cost of living. In fact, that was one of the lowest priorities on our list. Ultimately though, we did choose Panama. But for reasons other than cost of living (taxation, ease of residency, etc...).

[@Movieman1965]

What city?

[@IGoPanama]

@@Movieman1965 We don't live in a city. We live offgrid in the jungle.

[@beverlyb6391]

I'm single I only want a single or 1 bdrm apt. Since housing is probably most of living expenses what is that range? Please give more info.

[@marinekappa82]

I love your updates, Jessica. Sorry I'm late watching this.

[@akins3182]

Hi, is the tap water drinkable?

[@surelythe1]

Thank you for the video. I plan to move to Panama, and hope to get the process soon. I prefer Panama City, as I enjoy the city.

[@addiemaysonet1]

Hello! What does the job/career front looks like there? I'm not at retirement age just yet but I am interested in moving out of nyc. Have been for sometime.

[@toddmaggio2032]

The best option is to start a business that you can run online. Wages in Panama are not high and you can't take the job that a Panamanian can do.

[@chrismundy3201]

I'd love to move to Panama

[@BethGarfinkel]

Just watched this...question: What company do you use for your health insurance? We will be coming in January and I'm finding that insurance rates are all over the map. I would so appreciate the tip.

[@marioschweizer1353]

thanks for your information and efforts to make this video. from my point of view panama city is too hot for me to live. i plan to travel next march to chiriqui area and when i should like i will relocate next august 2022 to that area as a retired guy from switzerland

[@floritacastrellon3862]

Hello jessica. I am Panamanian and am watching your video with Brian I think that is his name. The guy who has a bakery un Gamboa. I just came in touch with him. Went to buy cheese bread and ate pizza. Just deliciosa. Now a Days we go to Gamboa take some food and have lunch under a tree. Just love the tríp. Us like going to the country side but right in the city. There is much more in Gamboa. Like a grúa usted during World War 2. Interesting.

[@jwalkerC21]

it would be nice if you showed us the town locations on a map when talking about them, I tried to do it on google maps but could not find most, maybe the spelling? or I didn't drill down

[@gloriagarrett1389]

Aloha from Hawaii

[@kathleencrooms2339]

How does it work out for some one how on disable on SSI

[@wscott1950]

Hi... I took just a bit of exception with your statement about crime concerning Colon. Colon is more safe for some and less safe for others. One should not present themselves as a target in Colon, but the same is true in Bocas Del Torro. And its not about color or ethnicity... as much as it is about Mores (Morality) and Values. The area near Cosco Viejo also has a reputation for perhaps even more organized crime and Tourists are advised not to even enter that area. I am not certain, but I would imagine that with Colon also being an International Trade Free Zone...and Banking Hub.... there are certain levels of crime that simply would not be tolerated there. Just my thoughts from a somewhat different but perhaps Relevant... perspective.

[@ib516]

Thank you for doing this video. Very helpful.

[@christinec.2376]

gracias! i wondered what wine prices would be! :D

[@inaruboricua]

So, I looked into health insurance in Panama and apparently it won't cover preexisting conditions, at any price. Is that so?

[@webrebel77]

Great video and information. I look forward to touring and looking at the beach area for retirement. Sounds like you find a great place!

[@VeganV5912]

You’re hurting innocent animals ? Bludgeoned to death ?? For a burger ??? Five minute burger ???? Animals life gone, for good ??? You don’t do with your cute little dog 🐶. Or a parakeet 🤗🦜... You can have vegan burgers and vegan pizza and vegan curry and vegan burritos and vegan tacos...... simple !!! Which side of history are you on ???? We have a pandemic 😵🦠🍖🔴.... Like 1918 pandemic, 50-100 million humans died of eating chicken 😵🦠🍗🔴🐔 !!! Scientific fact !!!! We have long, long stomachs. Teeth are flat 😬. Little flat teeth 😬. We are herbivores ✅. Scientific fact. Delicious vegan food, from KZbin. For vegan curry, or vegan tacos 🌮, or vegan oats ✅😋🌾🍏🍊🍓🥝........ 80,000 plant foods that’s edible...... Healthy vegan food, from KZbin, Low price. Try it now ✅❤️🌾🍄🍠🥦🥑🍅🥝🍏🍊🌰🥜🌯🌮🍛.......

[@Angelicprincesss]

Thank you so much for this! Does Jessica have a channel or other ways to get more info from her?

[@albapugh8837]

Hi, from Venezuela! My husband is from Panama.

[@damesaphira9790]

My condolences.

[@terryparish7133]

I am really thinking about moving there

[@alana9016]

Thank you! A lot of info! I have a question, though. Can I get a cell plan in Panama with unlimited web? I am streaming movies and want some info on this topic. Can you please advise? Thank you !

[@kenriequecampbell6797]

hi i am Georgia am thinking of retiring in panama how do i see homes that are on sale?

[@huguecornez6682]

Hi this is Hugue from Brussels - Belgium

[@chrismundy3201]

My dream is to move to Panama, hello from London

[@TexasTornado627]

What about biting bugs? I spent 4 months in Roatan and the bugs were very bad on the beaches. You couldn't enjoy time on the beach without using bug spray.

[@josemojena4142]

Hi this is Jose from Puerto Rico

[@jamesjonesbey]

How much the cost in Coco Solo, Colòn? Nice show

[@charitylewis865]

Are there homes for sale?

[@lenahkutai9369]

Hi lm new looking a place to live and find job recommend please

[@wendyfisher999]

What else does one get if one is 55 years and over? Would that include opera and ballet?

[@harryboyd7451]

Could you address the impact of COVID 19 on resettlement to Panama.

[@sylviawalker5268]

Me too

[@DaveBrixey7111]

Thank you. Dave

[@jannu-lz9wu]

You help me for going to panama.

[@dmzUP]

Where can I live in Panama that afford me proximity to beach and mountains, where temperatures range between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit?

[@m.mscoutaccount7907]

That’s exactly what I’m looking for too aha

[@gurudutt9566]

Loved your video.I am new as to wanting to learn about Panama.I was there some 20 years ago in Panama City but now thinking if finding a second home.By the way, I am a lifetime subscriber of International Living. Would like to connect directly before getting there .

[@MKMann]

thank you!

[@tinamariecrisler9597]

How much you spend a month in groceries?

[@928gto]

Great 👍

[@dollykhanna9809]

Kindly guide how to migrate to Panama

[@10469]

I have been to Lincoln center many times .. but I can live without it.

[@leslicarroll6442]

is their a city tour guide that you recommend for first time visitors?

[@halbrookins3232]

There is a "Hop-On, Hop-Off" bus tour (in English.) Very good and cheap.

[@irislayne5772]

Hi my name is Iris I am considering living in Panama with my 3 girls I am a single mom, I will need information on school, and a place to live and work I am aware of the hourly rate, but I still need some kind of information about jobs available I will appreciate any information about Panama City I hear you rent is about 750 where do you at living Thanks

[@miguelbrown4578]

I would like to visit panama city how is it possible

[@ronhausehause2366]

cost of living for a retired person like in bogeta and i had a dui will that be used against me to retire in bogeta

[@tinamariecrisler9597]

Is it cheaper to shop at la central or at the mall?

[@JulitoBn]

La central is cheaper

[@jesussavestrinahaifa5884]

Hi Jessica I liked your Facebook page and I sent a personal message asking a couple questions earlier in the day and I haven't heard anything back. So one of my questions was where can someone find a meal for under $10 that's East Indian cooking number one and number two I was wondering where are you from originally, where were you born or where are your parents born? As you know they have East Indian people that are from the Caribbean as well as India and other countries so I'm just curious where you were born and how did you end up in Panama? Thanks so much! 😁👍

[@totoroben]

Get rid of the gas and get induction for cooking.

[@ratherrapid]

what we need to know apparently, is that the savings of living in Panana = $0.00.

[@rubyaroza890]

Assalamualikum, mam. How are you & your family.

[@ToddHoff]

The wealth tax seems like a killer. Would just owning a home in the US cause you to pay taxes in spain?

[@deanplaia1764]

Riverfrontnhomen in Boquete has Comments TURNED OFF Turn em ON for ALL yiour properties, 'and send the new REDUCED porice and the previous appraised price for compoarison. I will come to Panama in March of next year...

[@vickyvargas-montalvo8111]

What's your income?

[@derelleyoung6590]

Hi Derelle here

[@tinamariecrisler9597]

What about safety?

[@VeganV5912]

You’re hurting innocent animals ? Bludgeoned to death ?? For a burger ??? Five minute burger ???? Animals life gone, for good ??? You don’t do with your cute little dog 🐶. Or a parakeet 🤗🦜... You can have vegan burgers and vegan pizza and vegan curry and vegan burritos and vegan tacos...... simple !!! Which side of history are you on ???? We have a pandemic 😵🦠🍖🔴.... Like 1918 pandemic, 50-100 million humans died of eating chicken 😵🦠🍗🔴🐔 !!! Scientific fact !!!! We have long, long stomachs. Teeth are flat 😬. Little flat teeth 😬. We are herbivores ✅. Scientific fact. Delicious vegan food, from KZbin. For vegan curry, or vegan tacos 🌮, or vegan oats ✅😋🌾🍏🍊🍓🥝........ 80,000 plant foods that’s edible...... Healthy vegan food, from KZbin, Low price. Try it now ✅❤️🌾🍄🍠🥦🥑🍅🥝🍏🍊🌰🥜🌯🌮🍛.......

[@floridaislandgirl1039]

I enjoyed your video. The honesty is great. We are looking to relocating outside of PC within the year. As soon as we receive the vaccine we are on our way if your lockdown ends.

[@earniemeeks5856]

How much monthly income do you need to live here Panama?

[@damesaphira9790]

About the same as you need in USA.

[@earniemeeks5856]

@@damesaphira9790 about 3200 a month

[@edrumsby5401]

Not sure how someone can say the cost of living in Panama is the same as the U.S. That is very misleading. If you are looking for metropolitan living in Panama City, yes, it will be more expensive than an area like Pedasi..... Spent a month in Pedasi in 2018 and a nice 2 bedroom place w A.C will cost you $650.00 to $850.00. Getting that in the U.S for the most part is not happening. A 2 bedroom home / apt in N.J runs $1500.00 to $2200.00. Food is much cheaper and of higher quality.

[@fredweis2383]

What's your cat's name ?

[@roberthodges6401]

What about taxes?

[@leapintothewild]

👎🏻 Love this channel, but why is no one ANSWERING the questions here??? 🙄

[@anthonypastore6574]

Can I have a good dating site in Panama

[@vickyvargas-montalvo8111]

Your cost of living is too high! for the city! I would not live in the city!

[@robmasur9923]

She makes the idea of going to Panama sound way too expensive and not even worth considering. $2600 a month, SS don't even pay that much. You can keep Panama to your self then.

[@damesaphira9790]

If you were planning on moving to Panama to save money, you missed the curve. Even those of us that live here are bitching about the prices of housing and we blame the immigrants that have driven up our housing costs.

[@dennishassler605]

2600 sounds a bit high to me. That would be my budget range, but if you seek to benefit from living abroad you'll need to live like a LOCAL. Some pay from 400-800/month for rent. The rate she mentions are for expats living in the tourist areas, but back in the barrios rents are lower - more in the average neighborhoods.

[@raywintersjr8435]

Hello?

[@floritacastrellon3862]

Hooyoo

[@keepingfaith9048]

Hello

[@cannotsay5505]

it's not worth it, that's more than I spend in the USA and I have a 5000 sf new home.

[@billhennessey6374]

Making a point....making a point...Hey John, how are you? Making a point....making a point...Hi Sally, thanks for checking in. Distracting and annoying and it takes away from an otherwise very informative video.

[@jannu-lz9wu]

I like you

[@gd50]

Damn taking too long

[@putheflamesoutyahoo1503]

nice snooze

[@rezatofangsazan8607]

Hi Pretty

[@papadeezopty]

🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦👍🏽

[@allenshores6079]

Do you know if there is a gay community there or do you know a source where I can find out about that information?

[@luisantoniosuarez207]

Bbvv

[@anthonycappuchi7619]

You have a nice set off teeth and a great smile

[@bryanbowlby8006]

Eat out 4 times a week? Yeah, but you have an income.