Hello everyone, I am posting to inform and help anyone looking to move or retire in Panama. My husband and I retired to Panama 7 years ago and we couldn't be happier! Life here is great, we live in Panama City. Panama is more beautiful than I could have ever imagined before moving here and not only is it beautiful but life here is so affordable. We have everything we could ever wish for here. Some people might be scare to move or retire to Panama because they think that most Latin American countries are third world but the only thing third world about Panama is the cost of living. Panama is as modern as any North American city and you can find everything you find in America here, Panama even has many of the store that are in America like Coscos! The health care system here is wonderful, better than in America! Most doctors here are US trained and the care you receive is amazing compared to the US. No long waits in ER's and you can see your doctor when ever you want, you never need appointments you just go when every you like. The best part of living in Panama is how affordable it is and all the discounts you get if you retire here in Panama, 50% off the ticket price charged for movies, theaters and Panama sporting events like soccer, boxing, baseball etc., 25% discount of food eaten in a sit down inside restaurant, 15% discount in fast food establishments,15% discount services in hospitals and private clinics, 10% discount in for prescription medicines in pharmacies, Discounts in the following medical services:
* 20% discount fees for medical doctors
* 15% for dentist fees.
* 15% for optometric examinations.
20% discount on any professional services utilized in Panama.
20% discount for all prosthetic devices.
50% discount on the price of a Panama passport.
25% discount on your electric bill up to 600KW's and then the discount is gone if the usage is over this figure.
25% discount to the basic residential phone service charges when the phone (one phone only)is registered in the name of the Pensionado
25% discount on primary residential water bill if the bill is in the name of the Pensionado and the monthly bill does not exceed $30.00
Panama retirement is the best thing that ever happened to my husband and I and I wish everyone could get the chance to visit this wonderful country and experience it first hand.