Ramouz
Canadian looking for information about Panama
Forum posts
22
About me
Canadian
Lives in Panama City
Speaks English, French, Spanish, and Arabic (Lebanese).
Registration: 11 June 2018
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
Thanks for sharing. That's really nice to know! Any other details you'd like to share about life in Panama I'd be happy to read. Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I was hoping for a short list of developed towns, not just mountain towns where only small families live. Either way, thanks. Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
May I have the names of those towns? Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Are there other developed towns like Boquete in Panama? Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
That is indeed a totally different experience.. In our 2 weeks there, we only received one bad look from a convenience store African descendant shopkeeper who sells bread en la ciudad. We tried to buy from her but she ignored us, multiple times, and ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Must be cheaper at a market though, right? I heard Pineapples and so on are 50 cents or 1$ at the market (full one). Does Panama charge by the kilo or by the pound at the local supermarkets? Blessings. Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
What's your experience in Panama so far? Regarding people, life, culture, housing, security.. Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
dumluk and everyone else, how are the Panamanians as people? friendly? scammers? honest? Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
Latin America - colonias are a much safer bet. I wouldn't trust living outside a colonia. Colombia - you must have found a safer than usual place. Lots of Colombians here in Canada that fled from the lack of safety in Colombia. Anyways, based ... Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
This thing is, this shouldn't be happening. We shouldn't have to be building fences, metal bars on windows, metal door to protect the door, barb wires, and so on. An alarm at home I understand but the rest shouldn't be required. Yet, it ... Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
Oh my.. thanks for the warning. I think it would only work out well in Panama if we lived in a colonia. How saddening to hear your story, but glad you have found a relaxing area in Colombia. When we visited Panama for 2 weeks, the Colombians there ... Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
Thanks for the info. It's not about "tourists" because we want to live in Panama and not just be tourists. The rich Chinese, is that the story with the 4 or something that were murdered? About the baby kidnapping, glad they were ... Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
Thank you, wolfmanmike, for sharing that! Did anyone here hear about any kidnappings happening in Panama? Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
Raz65 - Thanks for the information! If you need help or information about Guatemala, let me know :). We know almost everything there is to know. Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep by Ramouz
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ...
Hi guys, thanks for your answers. Joyfulfeet, it's easy to get residency for Portugal, it's just more paperwork. We would be getting the 1 year temp residency which is renewable for 2 years (After the 1st year) and once you reach 5 years, ... Read More
home invasions and other dangers - plus... sheep
Hi guys, We've been looking at both Portugal and Panama as we want to leave Canada. We visited Panama for 2 weeks and liked it a bit. Made 2 friends. My wife is from Guatemala and I already lived there for 4 years so we know how the area ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I don't know much about chorrera but isn't it less safe there? Just wondering. I understand it's cheaper just like the rest of outside of Panama City. How much is electricity? Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry, my reply wasn't directed at you, it was for the one after you, and of course, the many others online and even in Panama lol. No problem, just sharing that there are many apartments for less than 1000 ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I own 3 online businesses but I bought them already set up and generating money. We build WordPress themes in 2, one has been live since 2008, and in the third business we offer hosting and a shopping cart since 2006. I am grateful to God for ... Read More
Life as a female expat in Panama by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
"travel by car has become tedious and dangerous". How so? I'm curious. Read More
Sending money from Canada to Panama by jdsilva
What is the fastest and least inexpensive means of transferring money from Canada to someone in Panama? I am looking for an alternative to Western Union, which is very expensive. I do not believe you can link a Panamanian bank account to Paypal, ...
They won't let me edit my message. It's called XE Money Transfer. Read More
Sending money from Canada to Panama by jdsilva
What is the fastest and least inexpensive means of transferring money from Canada to someone in Panama? I am looking for an alternative to Western Union, which is very expensive. I do not believe you can link a Panamanian bank account to Paypal, ...
One of my dilemmas in the past was "when we leave Canada, how can I send money abroad?" I found a way not too long ago. I tested by sending money to Guatemala to my wife's family and it worked. It's free. It's online wire ... Read More