Category Archives: cost of living

Cost of Living Report, Jan 2017

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Kris Cunningham

Once in a while I track expenses so we can see how things are going, and many others seem to find it helpful as they plan their retirement. Of course your costs will be different depending on where and how … Continue reading →

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When Will You Retire?

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Joel recently ran across an article –‘I’ll Never Retire’: Americans Break Record for Working Past 65. There are more retirement age people (over 65) working now than ever, the most since the 1960’s, before there was medicare. Is this a … Continue reading →

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Cost of Living, August 2015

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Once in a while I do a cost of living report so we can see how we are doing. Also, many others want to know what it costs to live here and are very interested in our numbers. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Rich? Poor? Perceptions of Money

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

We are very rich in the things that matter – family, friends, happiness, a good life, and having what we need. But, this post is about money. We are in an interesting situation here. We are from the USA but … Continue reading →

Posted in cost of living, expat, medical care, Miscellaneous, Panama | Tagged health insurance, income, Obama care, poverty, retirement, retirement income | 51 Comments

A Boquete Cost of Living Report – November 2014

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

A couple blog followers / friends who live in Boquete have shared their living expenses with me so I could also post them on the blog. Boquete is a beautiful town up in the mountains that is very popular with … Continue reading →

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Cost of Living Report – November 2014

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We live in David, Chiriqui, Panama in a comfortable middle class neighborhood. Now and then, I track expenses and post a cost of living report. Costs to live in Panama vary widely depending on where and how you live. All … Continue reading →

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Panama Cost of Living Report – October 2014

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

What does it cost to live in Panama? The answer can vary widely depending on where and how you live. I can tell you though what it cost us to live in David, Chiriqui, for the month of October. Fixed … Continue reading →

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The Price of Living in Panama

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

My friends are writing a lot of posts that interest me lately! Today was The Price of Living in Boquete. My friend who lives in Boquete has seen two relocation tours come through town, and overheard what the people were … Continue reading →

Posted in cost of living, expat, expatriate, Panama | Tagged Chiriqui Province, expat, expatriate, Moving, Panama | 24 Comments

Our Cost of Living in Panama – June 2013

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

The cost of living reports are always in the top ten list in my blog stats, so I know there is a lot of interest in this information. The first report was in February. The next was in April. I … Continue reading →

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Our Cost of Living in Panama – April

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

It is the last day of April, and I am totaling up our expenses. I didn’t post anything for March since both of us were traveling out of the country for part of the month but for April, except for a few … Continue reading →