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Dotdotdot23
  2/6/2023 20:30 EST

What should we expect to spend on rent, internet etc?
We would have a 5 year old with us, what else is there that we should know prior to deciding? What is the best place to book airfare?

ranadelnorte
  2/7/2023 10:23 EST

Hello
Please do your due diligence by reading the articles listed under “Explore” with the little spectacles sign found at the top of this page. Once you’ve read up a bit, then come back with more specific questions.
Housing costs will be a function of location you are seeking: city? beach? mountain? remote countryside? And the type of housing: condo/apartment? single family home? gated community?
Check a real estate website such as encuentra24.com for an overview.
Check packages from the 2 main internet/cable providers to see prices for what you require: Tigo and Cable and Wireless.
With a child, you’ll need to research schooling options. Public schools in Panama aren’t good. This means you’ll go private, which has associated costs.
There is nothing special about purchasing airline tickets for Panama - just use the outlets you normally use, such as directly from the airline, a wholesaler, or a travel agent.
Good luck!

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JSBS
  2/9/2023 09:18 EST

I agree. You give no parameters and apparently have done little to no research on your own. No must haves or preferences nor things you don’t want to consider.

Dotdotdot23
  2/10/2023 19:46 EST

When I signed up before I had access to any of this it gave me a space and told me to ask the questions that I had. Due diligence is necessary and I have access now.

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