I agree with you on the appalling traffic situation and cost of living in PTY v the country . However, living in PTY does give you more choice in gyms, shopping, places to go out etc. As a single person I'm not sure I would cope well in a smaller community or one that's full of retirees. So people shouldn't write off PTY. As a 1 year expat here, I think it's a great city most of the time, but like all cities you do have to pay more to live there.
@choogirl - we live in Volcan and love it here. Been here for 5 months - family of 7. There is a small gym here in Volcan, but I agree that there is much more to do in PTY than elsewhere. We were just recently there for visa paperwork and it is amazing how much stuff is available there - to do and buy! The malls are great and we loved all the American fast food options. We have to drive an hour to David to get Dominos or McDonald's, but sometimes, it's worth it!
Oh cool. Welcome to Panama and steemit! I am following you now. Looking forward to your first post.
Absolutely, if I was single I would be in the city as well probably sharing an apartment with a few other people.
That's exactly what I'm doing. Sharing with Venezuelans at the moment.