How have things changed in Panama since 2020?

havenacres1999 · 2025-01-19T18:53:40+01:00

Discover how everyday life in Panama has evolved since 2020, with insights for Canadians considering retirement in this vibrant country.

havenacres1999 Member

Member since 18 May 2021

havenacres1999Member19 January 2025 16:53:40

My husband and I are considering retiring outside of Canada and Panama has come up as a possible destination. The world has changed since 2020, how has Panama changed?

tjuckufarley Member

Member since 30 June 2023

tjuckufarleyMember19 January 2025 21:24:38

I too am very interested in Panama if my Costa Rica plan does not work out.

sierracap Member

Member since 23 January 2018

sierracapMember20 January 2025 00:11:13

why wuldnt byour costa rica plan work out ?聽 Ill be heading back to CR to check out a parcel we bought in Chontales which appears to be an attractive option to live and looking to Ventana Pacifico asa possibility to build there

Good luck what ever you decide

tjuckufarley Member

Member since 30 June 2023

tjuckufarleyMember20 January 2025 12:10:53

I need to further investigate, but I believe Panama has a significantly better infrastructure for expats as far as the health system goes. This is important if you plan on living there until the end. Some other things are a little easier there, not so important for me, but English is much more common and spoken there. Also the U.S. dollar is more commonly used, etc. Assimilating is a bit easier too, seeing that they are more "worldly", as far as trade, etc. goes. The cost of living could be a little cheaper too, due to lesser import taxes.