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

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ม.ค. 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

ความคิดเห็น • 88

  • @PanamaRelocationTours
    @PanamaRelocationTours  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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  • @loriobrien8882
    @loriobrien8882 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @freeangie11
    @freeangie11 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @JuanMoreno-wo5yb
    @JuanMoreno-wo5yb ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This couple is charming and savvy.

  • @VonBluesman
    @VonBluesman ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jeanettemarie6456
    @jeanettemarie6456 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You two are the sweetest couple!! ❤

  • @philssmith
    @philssmith ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @amarie3309
    @amarie3309 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lori love your enthusiasm

  • @LawrenceYarter
    @LawrenceYarter ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @loriobrien8882
      @loriobrien8882 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lawrence .have you gotten to San Carlos yet?

  • @isabeleyerly8878
    @isabeleyerly8878 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @loriobrien8882
      @loriobrien8882 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have visited El Valle a couple times

  • @WEBVDO
    @WEBVDO ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @terryparish7133
    @terryparish7133 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @mknowles2090
    @mknowles2090 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information can’t wait to visit

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bethloomis8961
    @bethloomis8961 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hope you continue to have a wonderful adventure.

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lisacorrigan481
    @lisacorrigan481 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @JayCo-
    @JayCo- ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video 💎

  • @franciscusjohannesburger3720
    @franciscusjohannesburger3720 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the info !

  • @tonirusso4112
    @tonirusso4112 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bobbiesmith9861
    @bobbiesmith9861 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job guys

  • @huguecornez6682
    @huguecornez6682 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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- ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @LindaOenglishlinda
    @LindaOenglishlinda ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for adding your food costs.

    • @loriobrien8882
      @loriobrien8882 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @laurayale369
    @laurayale369 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely house.

  • @JohnDoe-sp8zg
    @JohnDoe-sp8zg 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the video
    Where is your dentist?

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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) th-cam.com/video/3j0aQ4P6g5g/w-d-xo.html

    • @dovygoodguy1296
      @dovygoodguy1296 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @dovygoodguy1296
      @dovygoodguy1296 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @laurashepard3099
    @laurashepard3099 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @millielopez10
    @millielopez10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Coronado area or Panama City would be like Florida south.

    • @loriobrien8882
      @loriobrien8882 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      From Nueva Gorgona all the way to Pedasi

  • @user-us3wi9wz1y
    @user-us3wi9wz1y ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @WEBVDO
    @WEBVDO ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bobbiesmith5316
    @bobbiesmith5316 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @WEBVDO
    @WEBVDO ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @PanamaRelocationTours
      @PanamaRelocationTours  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @loriobrien8882
      @loriobrien8882 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @loriobrien8882
      @loriobrien8882 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @marcicamenisch3367
      @marcicamenisch3367 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @richarddalton2850
    @richarddalton2850 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.