Probably 40% of the population of San Miguel de Allende are expats. When we first got here, we had the window of our car rolled down and we noticed that people were talking in English. We went down a little further and there were some more people speaking in English. 
Boquete is a little bit more expensive than David and other places here in Panama because of the expats living in Boquete. A nice dinner in Boquete at a nice restaurant with some wine could cost you nearly US $60 for a couple. 
Portugal has fantastic Internet service. There are two major internet providers that operate here in Portugal and they are very good. They also provide the cable TV channels, which is part of the package along with landline phone. 
Brand new cars cost about twice as much in Belize than they cost in the US. Everything is imported to Belize so the customs duty is high. Imported cars are rated by cylinders and the amount of gas it uses. If you bring in a four-cylinder pick-up truck that runs on diesel, it would cost lower duty than if you bring a V8 Expedition. Cars are so expensive here that it discourages people from having cars because even the used cars are pretty expensive. It is easier to buy cars here...
There’s absolutely no reason to move your US brokerage account, investments, IRA, or retirement account if you retire overseas. You only need access to a computer or an ATM, so you shouldn’t have any problem getting to your accounts, especially if you’re living in the big cities. Retired but not Retiring in a Guatemalan Village - some Background
I grew up in the United States, most recently from Northern California, but now in my 70’s I live in a village in Guatemala, five miles away from Antigua, a popular tourist destination and NOT typical of Guatemalan life. One of the things I believe has dramatically changed quality of life for this very poor country is plastic. Another, similar, is disposable diapers. And thirdly, cell phones. Here is why:
Before plastic bags and food containers people...
Panamá has always been on a global path, “pro mundi beneficio” (for the benefit of the world).