What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Panama?
We asked expats what a typical home or apartment in Panama is like. They answered...
"Right now, my room is comparable in size to a prison cell, but it's clean, there is WiFi, a TV,a desk, a small fridge, and my own bathroom. (Only window is in the bathroom!) Oh, and a bed! A communal kitchen/lounge is available when wanted. Last night was as noisy as all get-out. Hope it won't be a regular thing-earplugs, perhaps. This area is VERY popular with expats; fortunately I know a few of them, so I have someone to advise and direct me, if I need help," remarked another expat who made the move to Panama City, Panama.
"We have a 2 bedroom rental house up the hill from Boquete town. It is our preferred area. We were lucky and planned well in advance of moving here," explained one expat living in Boquete, Panama.
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What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Panama?
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Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of InternationalTravel.ai and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and InternationalTravel.ai, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

