Viva Panama

#1 Retirement Ranking

Affordability, Climate, Healthcare, Lifestyle, Taxes & Visas

Never quite sure how accurate these rankings are. But after more than twenty years of refining its criteria, International Living’s survey is probably better than most. Beyond the obligatory beaches and cultural amenities, IL’s editors chose Panama because:

"It’s modern, conveniently close to the U.S.—not to mention, sunny, warm and welcoming.”

"The currency is the U.S. dollar. The tax burden is low and there’s a large English speaking population—including a cadre of excellent doctors.”

“The country’s famed Pensionado Program is one of the best retiree programs in the world today and it’s open to everyone. The program entitles pension-holding retirees to a long list of discounts… from medical expenses to entertainment.”