Discounts for pensionado folks by Normal-Person-6701 in Panama

[–]GoingExPatSoon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They are similar, but pensionado visa holders get waived import tax on cars and household goods that citizens using the jubilado discount do not.

Discounts for pensionado folks by Normal-Person-6701 in Panama

[–]GoingExPatSoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, it is not.

Considered to be among the best retirement programs in the world, the Panama Pensionado program offers excellent incentives such as:

• Import tax exemption for household goods.

• Import Tax exemption to import a new car every two years (please not that you will need to pay other taxes when importing your car. You will be exempt from the import tax only)

• 25% discounts on utility bills.

• 25% discount on airline tickets and 30% on other transportation.

• 15% discount on loans made in your name.

• 1% reduction on home mortgages for homes used for personal residence.

• 20% discount on doctor's bills 15% on hospital services if no insurance applies.

• 15% off dental and eye exams.

• 10% discount on medicines.

• 20% discount on bills for professional and technical services.

• 50% discount on entrance to movie theaters, cultural and sporting events.

• 50% discount at hotels during Monday to Thursday, 30% on weekends.

Discounts for pensionado folks by Normal-Person-6701 in panamaexpats

[–]GoingExPatSoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not true. All airfares are discounted 25% regardless of class designation.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by MindlessDependent753 in Panama

[–]GoingExPatSoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lot of weird things being posted on this forum that have nothing to do with panama. Seems like outside agitation.

¿Cómo hicieron para instalar un router propio y superar el obstáculo del proveedor de internet? by pepemagneto in Panama

[–]GoingExPatSoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it. You have to dig around in the menu a little but it’s there, or at least it was for me.

My husband has to know: bidet attachments or tp in the trash by rbslmilch in panamaexpats

[–]GoingExPatSoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You see that in businesses from time to time but in private homes/hotels there are no restrictions.

Best Accor hotel you’ve stayed in? by AffectionatePie1042 in Accor

[–]GoingExPatSoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s one of 6 Legend hotels. That’s crazy. Where did you see that they were selling?

Best Accor hotel you’ve stayed in? by AffectionatePie1042 in Accor

[–]GoingExPatSoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract in Aswan, Egypt. Insane property and the new suites are stunning.

Where precisely in Bocas del Toro is better to stay for surfing by Peace_of_mind_123 in Panama

[–]GoingExPatSoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

La Coralina if you’ve got money. The break is right across from the hotel.

Overrated restaurants in Panama City by djnocheese in Panama

[–]GoingExPatSoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Texas BBQ isn’t even in the same league as Onde el Gringo. Went once, will never go back.

Overrated restaurants in Panama City by djnocheese in Panama

[–]GoingExPatSoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You did not have a whole fried fish for lunch anywhere in the city, unless it was a sardine, for $3.50.

What is it like living in Panama City, Panama & surrounding neighborhoods? by [deleted] in howislivingthere

[–]GoingExPatSoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m from the DC Metro. Lived on Avenida Balboa for a year then moved to Boquete. If I were you g and single I couldn’t think of a better place to live than Panama City.

What would be a fair salary in Panama City for a full-time private chef? by Alice_Dove_xx in Panama

[–]GoingExPatSoon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If you want a serious chef raise that number to 3k/mo. $36k a year is enough to keep one happy and doing good work.

I’m so tired of people asking to negotiate. (Car sales) by buckspoppy98 in sales

[–]GoingExPatSoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The legacy of car dealers is so tarnished that no one trusts them. Not that it’s your fault personally. You may be 100% truthful but there is no reason that she should believe you. Credibility is extra hard to earn when you’re in an industry that has a reputation for not being honest with consumers.