Boquete, Panama
Last updated on Jun 18, 2023
Summary: Boquete, Panama is a beautiful mountain town with lush green landscapes, stunning views, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Expats love the relaxed lifestyle, the abundance of outdoor activities, and the low cost of living. The weather in Boquete is generally mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit. The average cost of living for an expat is estimated to be around $1,500 to $2,000 per month. The cost of a one bedroom apartment is typically around $400 to $600 per month, while a two bedroom apartment can range from $500 to $800 per month. The population of Boquete is around 15,000 people.
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When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Boquete, they said:
"Come and visit! I guarantee it is nothing like where you live. The culture is very different than the US and the systems and structures can sometimes make no sense at all. If you can't roll with things when they go wrong or get frustrating, it may not be for you," said one expat in Boquete.
"Be prepared to change your life. Leave behind all your pre concieved notions of how it should be, what you need, want, and must have to get by. EVERYTHING is different, embrace it, learn from it, apply what you can to your life but don't come here with demands, strict ideals, uptight lifestyle, and the idea that you are going to save a third world culture from itself. I find the opposite is what happens, it saves you from yourself and what ever madness you left behind," said one expat who made the move to Boquete.
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Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, 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.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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