Expats are running away to Panama—they’re enjoying a better quality of life for 40% less than back home

With just $800 a month needed to live comfortably, Panama holds its crown as the top expat haven. Meanwhile, the U.S. sinks ...

94% of expats say they have a good life in Panama, recent survey shows: 'It has a perfect mix of decent infrastructure at affordable prices'

A recent InterNations Expat Insider survery ranked the best countries for expats in 2025 and Panama topped the list.
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I moved to Panama. It feels like I'm living a dream because it's affordable and I'm so much more relaxed.

Kimberly Kelley, 71, moved from a small town in Arizona to Panama in 2023. Kelley lives in a condo on the beach, paying a little more than she spent on housing in the US. Her groceries, car-related ...
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I moved to Panama. It feels like I'm living a dream because it's affordable and I'm so much more relaxed.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kimberly Kelley, a 71-year-old retired hypnotherapist who moved from Arizona to Panama in 2023. The interview has been edited for length and ...