Retire In Panama - Live Better for LESS Like Lori and Frank

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  • Опубликовано: 27 янв 2023
  • Lori and Frank share their experiences moving to Panama. They live in San Carlos, about two hours west of Panama City.
    They purchased the Online Complete Panama Relocation Guide which helped them have a hassle-free move to Panama. See details at
    panamarelocationtours.com/guide
    Lori and Frank are living in Panama for 45% LESS than it cost in Georgia. See their living expenses:
    Georgia Expenses -- Panama Expenses
    Electric $250 $90 average
    Natural gas $87 $5 propane
    Mortgage $1385 $900 rent
    Phone $103 $45
    Garbage in taxes $12 in Panama
    Internet $125 $65
    Pest control $75 included in rent
    Water $27 included in Panama
    Total $2052 $1117 expenses in Panama

Комментарии • 87

  • @PanamaRelocationTours
    @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад +2

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  • @freeangie11
    @freeangie11 10 месяцев назад +4

    It's amazing when you see couples like that! they grow together and stay together forever❤

  • @loriobrien8882
    @loriobrien8882 Год назад +9

    Got our first electri bill and it was $89.90. Frank's Dr visit was $12.

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад

      Thanks for sharing your electric bill costs. Several people asked about that. It depends on how much you use air conditioning so the price will vary.

    • @terianderson9959
      @terianderson9959 Год назад

      My electric bill last month was 324.00 and this month it's 302. 😩

  • @JuanMoreno-wo5yb
    @JuanMoreno-wo5yb Год назад +1

    I like having a cemetery next to the house! I like having quiet neighbors and when I stop breathing I won’t have far to go to my rest home.

  • @andersberry1954
    @andersberry1954 Год назад +6

    This couple is charming and savvy.

  • @VonBluesman
    @VonBluesman Год назад +5

    Y’all rate a 👍 and 👏 plus 🙏 for being high school sweethearts. Glad you are enjoying your new adventures in Panama. I hope to be there some day.

  • @philssmith
    @philssmith Год назад +5

    love learning more about panama...doing research for my future retirement!

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад

      Check out all the articles we have on our website at www.PanamaRelocationTours.com

  • @LawrenceYarter
    @LawrenceYarter Год назад +7

    Lori and Frank , nice job on the session we fell in love with San Carlos as well and bought a home there. We will be back down in February and will try to look you up when we are in town. Larry and Colleen Yarter

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад +1

      Thanks for reaching out to Lori and Frank when you return. They will love that!

    • @loriobrien8882
      @loriobrien8882 Год назад

      Lawrence .have you gotten to San Carlos yet?

  • @jeanettemarie6456
    @jeanettemarie6456 10 месяцев назад +2

    You two are the sweetest couple!! ❤

  • @amarie3309
    @amarie3309 Год назад +3

    Lori love your enthusiasm

  • @terryparish7133
    @terryparish7133 Год назад +3

    One of the best information video congratulations you have me thinking!

  • @WEBVDO
    @WEBVDO Год назад +2

    Jackie, thank you SOOOOOOO much for the B-roll of locations! Seeing the video si VERY helpful.

  • @mknowles2090
    @mknowles2090 Год назад +1

    Great information can’t wait to visit

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад

      Hope you can visit Panama in 2023. We can help panamarelocationtours.com/tour-options

  • @isabeleyerly8878
    @isabeleyerly8878 Год назад +2

    Visit El Valle, it is about 30 minutes from there.

    • @loriobrien8882
      @loriobrien8882 Год назад +1

      We have visited El Valle a couple times

  • @bethloomis8961
    @bethloomis8961 Год назад +2

    Hope you continue to have a wonderful adventure.

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад

      They definitely will enjoy the adventure of exploring Panama now that they have a driver's license and a car.

  • @JayCo-
    @JayCo- Год назад +1

    Awesome video 💎

  • @franciscusjohannesburger3720
    @franciscusjohannesburger3720 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the info !

  • @tonirusso4112
    @tonirusso4112 Год назад +2

    What a sweet couple and a great video! Who knows, maybe we’ll meet after I arrive later this year! 😊

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад

      Definitely!! They are sometimes guest speakers during a Panama Relocation Tour

  • @lisacorrigan481
    @lisacorrigan481 Год назад +1

    Cute video you two. Best wishes with your quest of finding your forever home in PTY. We’re both from there (Canal Zone- Zonians) and NEVER thought of moving back; however, now we are in a few more years.

  • @bobbiesmith9861
    @bobbiesmith9861 Год назад +4

    Love them, they seem like great people. I love that they started a breakfast club, great initiative! Is the water clean?
    So grateful for your honesty on missing a community. The information on health care was so appreciated.

  • @kanderton1
    @kanderton1 Год назад +3

    I will be participating in the February 23rd tour. Looking forward to it. Great tip on Air Med coverage. Air Ambulance service is extremely expensive but the insurance coverage is very affordable. If you have a pre existing health issue seems like a good idea to get coverage.

    • @loriobrien8882
      @loriobrien8882 Год назад +1

      My friends Ted and Susan will be on the Feb 23 tour as well

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад

      It's a very good idea to get air ambulance service is your primary insurance coverage is in a different country. Then you can go there for treatment.

  • @PapaDougsAdventures01
    @PapaDougsAdventures01 Год назад +1

    Great job guys

  • @huguecornez6682
    @huguecornez6682 Год назад +1

    Hi Folks;
    I just saw your youtube channel and I'm Hugue, 65 from Brussels. Thr Belgian hungry taxman is cutting my 2300 Euros pension by 500 Euros and that irritates me so much. So i've decided to move to Panama probably around May or June this year. I'll come with my new wife and we'll start a family. I'll certainly buy the Jackie's Guide as I see great value in it. So, I'll say see you within a couple of months, you are both adorable and I'm sure we'll do just fine1; Cheers ! Hugue

  • @amazing-osky2052
    @amazing-osky2052 Год назад +2

    Wow Lori and Brian… you two are Aaaaamazing 🥳🥳🥳👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽I love your positive attitude and outlook to enjoy life! I think I am ready to move to Panama 🇵🇦. Oh btw my husband have to had his crown replaced and he ended up paying $400 out of pocket with our insurance! 😢😢😢. Enjoy Panama 🇵🇦, we are not ready to retire yet(not age retirement)but we are moving out of the USA in 5 year. We love to travel 🧳 and be adventurous

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад

      Come see how you can LIVE BETTER for LESS in Panama. It's not too soon to check out Panama even if you don't retire for 5 years.

  • @JayCo-
    @JayCo- Год назад +1

    This is why having digital collectibles and assets is smart. Easy to move them across borders

  • @laurayale369
    @laurayale369 Год назад +1

    Lovely house.

  • @LindaOenglishlinda
    @LindaOenglishlinda Год назад +1

    He may have the "tele med" option with his Medicare Advantage plan too, for 0 dollars. ( I am a United Health Care agent) if you do that online, its offered with most Part C plans for no cost. That would give you peace of mind too. God bless you both...

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад

      Yes, Telmed is available but for med refills, some doctors insist on the patient going back to the US. Certainly something to investigate before picking a doctor

  • @loriobrien8882
    @loriobrien8882 Год назад +1

    Sorry I didn't add in food costs. If course it is different for everyone. We spend 300-400/ month on groceries and about $300 going out to eat.

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад

      Thanks for adding your food costs.

    • @loriobrien8882
      @loriobrien8882 Год назад

      Was disappointed to see our second electric bill was$189. Price per KW went from .13 to .22. In Georgia it is .12

    • @erics4768
      @erics4768 Год назад

      15 Cents in the Energy Capital of the universe, Houston..lol

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Год назад

    Hi Jackie. Would it be possible to do an indepth interview about all the taxes affecting life and expats? Like import taxes, VAT, income taxes, tax exemptions, especially in comparison to other countries....

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад

      everyone's situation is different so one video would not handle it. See this video about taxes for US citizens. (we have another one for Canadians) ruclips.net/video/3j0aQ4P6g5g/видео.html

    • @dovygoodguy1296
      @dovygoodguy1296 Год назад

      @@PanamaRelocationTours Thank you, Jackie. Can you give the link for the Canadian one as well.

  • @laurashepard3099
    @laurashepard3099 Год назад +1

    I have had my eye on Pedrasi- how does it compare to San Carlos including community and weather?

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Год назад +1

    The comparative list of expenses left out food as an obligatory expense.

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад +2

      Food costs vary depending in diet. Average $400/month for a couple in Panama.

    • @dovygoodguy1296
      @dovygoodguy1296 Год назад +1

      @@PanamaRelocationTours I admire the optimism and adventurism if these people alot. It is helpful to me too....

  • @user-us3wi9wz1y
    @user-us3wi9wz1y Год назад

    Good morning, I have been thinking about Panama for the last 3 years. I retired at the end of 2022 and ready to start my search. Can we connect?

  • @millielopez10
    @millielopez10 Год назад +2

    so if we want something like florida (south) what area of panama would be the one to look for?

  • @bobbiesmith5316
    @bobbiesmith5316 Год назад +1

    Is there somewhere you can live in Panamá where you can ALWAYS GET A HOT SHOWER

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад +1

      Sure, anywhere in Panama you can always get a hot shower if you have a water heater at the house. If the house does not come with a water heater, it's only about $150 to get one installed in the bathroom.

    • @loriobrien8882
      @loriobrien8882 Год назад

      Sure, that should be on your list of questions to ask before renting. We have plenty of hot water.

  • @WEBVDO
    @WEBVDO Год назад +1

    Q: Are there any dentists performing LANAP surgery in Panama?

  • @WEBVDO
    @WEBVDO Год назад +1

    Q: Why don't you want to STAY in San Carlos?

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад +1

      They want to explore other areas that they have not visited yet.

    • @loriobrien8882
      @loriobrien8882 Год назад

      We want to be in a community . We don't have any neighbors. It gets lonely.

    • @loriobrien8882
      @loriobrien8882 Год назад

      And we will probably stay in San Carlos even if we move.

    • @marcicamenisch3367
      @marcicamenisch3367 Год назад

      10:38 We would like to spend a weekend in San Carlos, not with a tour guide, just a weekend getaway. What is the best way to find a place close to the old town downtown area?

    • @1960317
      @1960317 Год назад

      @@loriobrien8882 I appreciate your video. What would be a ballpark rent price be for a 2 bedroom in the area?

  • @richarddalton2850
    @richarddalton2850 Год назад

    Took a Holland America cruise to Panama, people not the friendliest, saw Panama City and other places.major road which runs across isthmus and it was unkept, highly used,rough and very bumpy.

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  Год назад +14

      too bad you did not get to see more of Panama. The area where the cruises come in in not a good part of Panama and should not be used to judge the rest of the beautiful country of Panama.

    • @richardsides2742
      @richardsides2742 Год назад +7

      I lived in Florida growing up, and many of my friends from Central America had similar comments about America based on the city they had flown into. Of course, to see the area around the Miami Airport is not to have seen the United States.... Just a thought.