How Expats Fund their Lifestyles in Dominican Republic - Affording Life in Paradise
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- In this Documentary, Mr.T interviews a number of knowledgeable expats to discover how they fund their lives in the Dominican Republic, their initial planning through to challenges and changes they had to make to continue affording life in the tropics.
In this video there's also plenty of clips from everyday Dominican life, with a bonus section at the tail end, addressing the increasing problem of the long droughts down here. Enjoy!
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Hi there, and many thanks for tuning in! If you feel my videos over time, has added great value, savings, awareness and safety to your travels or plans, then feel free to help me out down here, to afford producing more of such content, by making a donation, many thanks in advance from Mr.T!! - You can donate through the following link: educatedtraveler.info/
Ive lived here for 9 years on a pension and can confirm everything mentioned . Excellent video, very informative and captures the beauty and fascination of living on the North Coast
Hi Peter. Many thanks for your kind compliments and for again watching - cheers! Brgds Mr.T
Awesome video! Great advices!
Thanks Alec! I'm glad you liked it, cheers!
I would suggest Americans buy real estate in America first and have passive income A few rentals can give you a few grand a month
Thanks for watching and commenting! Brgds Mr.T
@ExposingMiLabs Memphis is very responsible but crime is another thing
You killed it again brother. Great information, great video.. I am really obsobing all these information and put into action all I learn from your videos and Taylor made dreams videos . You is a blessing Mr traveler.
Many thanks again Dee for watching and your great comments - cheers! Brgds Mr.T
Thank's Mr, T. I'm a Norwegian Living in Florida, And really pissed off about the Chem-Trails Here, was planning to Move to RD to get away from this poison, but it seems to be worldwide. Was living on my sailboat in Porto Plata back in the late 60's, and always wanted to move back. Bein visiting my friend a few times that are living in Cabarete, and just loving the N.Coast of the DR. Thanks again, and keep up the good work. PS, if you got a chance, I'll like to get a little inside from Luperon, and Gringo Hill.
Hi Kurt - Many thanks for watching and commenting! Please send me an e-mail, as then I can forward you some more details about the last topic in my video + suggestions regarding moving here - info@educatedtraveler.info cheers! Brgds Mr.T
kwhanssen@gmail.com. Planing to retire in DR, or Vinja in Chile. Spent some time in bot Places, and love it.@@EducatedTraveler
Great video. We are in a VERY SEVERE DROUGHT now in the DR. In the 16-17 years I've been coming here, (full time in 2013) I have noticed a big increase in high altitude jets with big trails.
Sad. I don't know much about chemtrails. I'm going to have to research it more
Great video ! Seems as if they spray everywhere these days I'm in Chinada and they are always doing this too.
Thanks! Yes, it's all part of Agenda 21 - they see us as roaches, and they want us to be wiped out, without ever having to take any responsibility!
Another very informative video MrT thank you and your speakers for all the valuable information you have provided. The video at the end was a surprise but nice to see that you also care about people and the planet. Peace to you and your family.
Hi Tony and thanks you very much for watching again, your compliments and cool feedback! :) Yes we can all make a positive difference in this world simply by remembering, that "we don't have to shake the tree of corruption too hard, before the rotten apples start falling down" or as the other proverb goes "we gotta break eggs to make omelettes!" - Peace to you as well - Brgds Mr.T
Just wanted to say I appreciate your videos and keep up the good work
Many thanks for watching and your support, cheers! Brgds Mr.T
Powerful message, glad I stayed until the end!
Thanks Mariah! and for watching - Brgds Mr.T
award winning documentaries and wonderful music
Thanks George!!! :) Brgds Mr.T
The breeze is excellent over there, make me feel happy watching your videos great work.
Thanks for watching! Glad you like them - Brgds Mr.T
Always great information. Loved this one... and now binging on your other videos. Preparing for my upcoming trip.
Hi Cerise! Always great to have you watching and thrilled you loved it :) It will be great to have you down here again and this time we have to try a duet at Karaoke!!! See you soon - Hug from Mr.T ***
Great video... thank you... that last song on spray topic shed me to tears. No kiddin.
Glad you liked it :) Brgds Mr.T
The General..... Taylor Made Dreams 👍🏽🇩🇴
yes he always ad's great input.
Educated Traveler
I will be Eligible to retire from Fiat Chrysler in 6 Year with a pension . Seriously Thinking of joining you in The DR
Sounds positive - come on down! Brgds Mr.T
Excellent advice Mr.T love love your vids!
Thanks Genard!! and for watching! Feel free to make a donation anytime, cheers! :) Brgds Mr.T
Great great video brother you really put out content that lives up to the name of the channel!! And the ended was fantastic Thank you so much for your hard work and integrity in helping others get out of the Magical Maze call the Matrix!!! Keep the videos coming!!!😎😎😎
Hi Ray and many thanks for your great compliments and for staying tuned! :) Brgds Mr.T
Always good advice as usual from your channel
Thanks Ron!! and for watching. Happy New Year!! Brgds Mr.T
Thank you mr. T
You're welcome Jay, and thanks for watching! Brgds Mr.T
Holaaa
Love the video and the end was amazing!! Thank you so much Mr T.
I’m from Puerto Plata but have been living in the States for more than 25 years now and I have to say, I’m learning a lot from your videos.
God bless and thank you 😊
Hi Sarah! Many thanks for your kind compliments and for watching!! I'm currently making one about why many Dominicans itch to leave DR to find a better lively-hood overseas, the culture shock many get, and why many later return to DR. So hopefully you will find this interesting as I'm sure you've got plenty of experience on this topic. Take care! Brgds Mr.T
Educated Traveler I will love to see that video and yes I have a lot of experience on the topic. The reason why I found your RUclips videos is because my husband and I are planning to move back to DR in a couple of years. We will be looking forward for your next video.
Thank you so much 😊
Sounds positive! Thanks for staying tuned and good luck with your move back over here :)
Sounds like heaven on earth. Great videos
Thanks Andrew!! and for watching - Brgds Mr.T
this is awesome information and music
Thanks George - I appreciate your compliments, cheers! Brgds Mr.T
Thank you for another great an interesting video.
Thanks Hannah!! Brgds Mr.T
25:25 I think that's Alex on the skateboard who was the first person I met there. He speaks Spanish, English, Russian, French, and told me he wanted to learn German next. He is a cool cat!
Cool! Since the roads around Sosua got paved, we've seen an explosion in skate board and roller blade riders - so watch yourselves turning into streets, as suddenly they come racing there :) Brgds Mr.T
I work at UPS too... 22yrs and I want to retire there...coming back in 2 weeks
Come on down - plenty of room for more good folks! :) Thanks for watching - Brgds Mr.T
Please do, good luck bro.
Love your channel
Thanks James!! and for staying tuned :) Brgds, Mr.T
Excellent video sir. My wife and son are planning to move to punta cana in march. Very helpful!
Thanks for watching and your compliments! I'm happy it helped and I wish you guys all the best down there! Brgds Mr.T
Love this video. Hope to meet you in September.
Thanks Richard, glad to hear this and hope to meet you in September! Brgds Mr.T
I'm looking to retire somewhere, been checking out SE Asia, but your videos have opened my mind to an alternative to SE Asia. Thank you for the information. M
You're welcome, and thanks for watching! Brgds Mr.T
Great work
Thanks!! and for watching - Brgds Mr.T
your videos..very well done,,mr.t..
Many thanks Dominique! and for watching - Brgds Mr.T
Hey Mr. T enjoyed the video. cheers
Hi Paul! Thanks for watching and feel free to subscribe if you haven't already, cheers :) Brgds Mr.T
Nice chatting with you when I was there a couple weeks ago Mr T. Hope to be back soon in the fall
Hi Wallace, thanks for watching and see you down here again in fall, cheers!
👏🏾👏🏾 great informative video
Many thanks!! and for watching - Brgds Mr.T
I was going to say working from home, if you know how to sell online then you shouldn't have a problem, you might colabatate with someone else from a different country, but as long as you can have a regular income you will survive an live a comfortable life in the dr.....
That looks like me! Nice.
Hi Mr.T. i have to tell you that i have become very addicted to your channel. you are providing so much needed information. I live in the US, from NYC, and i have mentioned before that i have been to DR 17 times and will be there next month again. I am a general manager for going on 6 years now for a big vitamin and supplement company ( VitaminShoppe ). I am also a certified health and wellness coach where i help many people, especially the elderly, get off prescription drugs and start taking their health into their own hands and to learn not to trust doctors all the time. So i know very well about the chem trails and the conditions in our air and in our food and the global depopulation and the financial gain of the US government and the pharmaceutical industry. It would be great if you could do a video about the health care system in dominican republic, and to actually find someone there, anyone, who is born raised there, and has decided to live a vegan lifestyle. and have them speak about the importance of learning about ( if possible ) staying away from medical drugs and the side effects and why its important eat healthy food from the earth. i have a girlfriend there, who has a 4 year old daughter and her daughter is sick at least once or twice a month, and my girlfriend just runs her to the doctor every time and just doesnt understand that all the injections and medications her dauther is taking is weakening her immune system. her mother has type 2 diabetes and her father has mid stage Alzheimers. and if i could offer just one business suggestion that i promise would triple your subscription growth ( because yes i know you are in hopes to generate an online income from youtube ) . you have got to have these videos include Spanish subtitles. even if you have to upload a second video ( so you dont loose views ), that would be the best addition to increasing your views and subscriptions that we can share these videos with spanish speaking people as well. you are doing a great job MrT and i wish you all the best with this because it is very very informative!!! cheers brother! i salut you!
Fantastic video! Didn't realize they sprayed the air here, all the chemials in the food air and water was one of the reasons I left the US
Hi Matt - Many thanks for watching! Yes the spraying is a global attack by the elite on us all. The best videos I've found online covering this, is by "Dane Wigington" in his channel also called "Geoengineeringwatch". Where did you move to if I may ask?
@@EducatedTraveler I've seen some of his videos but I'll have to check out his more recent stuff thanks. Living in Monte Cristi I actually spoke with you about a year ago.
Ok, cool, do reach out if you see me around :) Thanks again for watching!
Thanks for touching on this subject! Most expat vloggers are reluctant to reveal how they fund thier lifestyle
You're welcome, and thanks for watching! Brgds Mr.T
Hi : Really nice that you put Geoengineering watch at the end . We respect Dane W. so much . Would not expect chemtrails in D.R ...
Hi there! Yes it's a global attack on humanity and our planet by the Elite, to create new markets based on destruction of everything good humans value. I will be launching a video about it all soon, thanks again for staying tuned! Brgds Mr.T
Nice to know someone who understands geoengineering . We have it a lot in Europe .
Good video
Many thanks! Brgds Mr.T
I was looking at doing the DR thing, but New Zealand wont pay a pension for any more than 152 weeks(something in that order) while you are out of the country, otherwise it stops. The Gov't reasoning is that they want some of the pension spent in NZ. Makes it hard as I would love to be there. Great vids, very helpful.
Hi John, and thanks for watching! I suppose the Government also keeps a tight log of when folks fly in and out to help them enforce this pathetic rule to try to discourage people from leaving in the 1st place. Good luck getting around it!
Brgds Mr.T
Yah willing I'm going to retire in a year and a half with a pension of 5,000$ a month I think I can live pretty good on that.
Thanks for watching Darren! Hope everything goes well for you, and feel free to reach out when you're ready, as I run a "Relocation Advisory Service" and I should be able to save you a pile of money about how to avoid the many pitfalls down here - Just send an email to info@educatedtraveler.info and I'll be able to send you more info, cheers! Brgds Mr.T
Darren with that money you will be a king living in DR and could support 2 more family beside yourself, God bless you.
Nobody is really saying what they do for work, other than living off their pension, selling toilets, or trading stocks. That was a cool chemtrail parody. I can't believe there's still people out there that think we're crazy for thinking that they're spraying, even after the CIA director came out and admitted it.
Hi Mark and thanks for watching! The younger guests in the video all work here: Chris, Crypto Currencies - Samara, Scuba Instructor - Phil, Trader - Christian, Entrepreneur - Nico, Rents out Kayaks - Olga, Bar owner - Taylormade, RUclips guy - and yes the rest are on some kind of pensions or investments.
In regards to the chem-trail subject, yes it's incredible that some folks can claim that when planes within hours can turn a pretty blue sky into a grey & white mess with visual stripes going criss cross resulting in a blury chemical sunset, still they want to sail the old "river of denial" and claim "it's just a bit of water vapor", because if we were right, then all their silly BS beliefs about being protected by their sweet Government, would suddenly fly out the window! As the proverb goes "Eyes are useless if the mind is blind".
More info on this subject will be coming soon! Brgds Mr.T
I'm from the Dirty South too
Wait. Your rent is $350 a month, everything included, and you think people can't live with dignity on $1000? Did I misunderstand you?
I assume you're referring to Alan's comment. Most will have to live tight on $1000,-/month, where if you can arrange a $2000,-/month income, then you'll be able to live pretty relaxed. Also leave room for affording "things that go wrong", so have a buffer stashed away for emergencies.
rent is cheap in D.R. but $1000 is still not enough. The point is to live better or at least the same level as in your home country but not worse. That being said you will still want to shop go out to movies and have drinks and buy clothes occasionally. Santo Domingo the capital has fine dining many of the same fast food restaurants you'd find in the U.S. and is a very cosmopolitan city so you will need to factor in entertainment and GAS is very expensive in the D.R. so $1000 is not enough.
Thats where at least 2k is going to. lol
I don't think you could live on 1000$ a month, I live in London which is expensive an I live on 1090$ a month equivalent, an I drive a Suv, get my rent paid an that's what I'm left with.
However I'm sure that's what I'd need to live in the dr..
That $350 a month, probably is for 1 room, and probably no beach view. Food can be expensive, and if you own a vehicle, gas and the cost of the vehicle can be costly as well. You definitely can live in $1000/month is you live like a student.
Good vid
Many thanks! :) Brgds Mr.T
Hello Mr. T, please bring back AT the haitican vendor by popular demand.
Hi there. Sure I will bring him on camera again, yet it has to fit the theme of the video. Thanks for watching! Brgds Mr.T
Great video love the song a the end. I thought thou when i was in sosua most of the food was organic i didnt even they could have afford to use pesticides.
Hi Ant - Many thanks for watching and commenting! On many of the larger plantations they do use pesticides, however there are many smaller growers one can get organic fruits & veggies from as well
I am glad u told me the first 2 times i stayed in dr i was at resort in punta cana and the food their tasted like food in the states. But when i was in sosua the food tasted so fresh and the vegetables and fruits were so delicious i guess that why i thought most of food was organic their. But either way i try to stay away from gmo types of food.
Yes most food here is produced quite organic, one just needs to keep an eye on packing dates of i.e. meat, as in some supermarkets here, they will sell you well expired products, or take the chicken they can't sell, then cook it with a crispy look and try to sell it as warm "ready cooked chicken" (always give it a good sniff before buying it)
Thanks for advice i will keep that in mind witch grocery store do u normally go to mr. t. Out their
In Sosua, there's Super Pola and Playero, and I also use the smaller "Colmardo's" (convenience stores) for smaller shopping visits
Mr. T first let me say your videos and the information you share is awesome! I will be moving to live in the D.R. in 2021 and I just recently started eating 85 to 90 percent of my meals plant based close to a vegan type diet. I know the D.R. culture is not geared towards that but do you know of any vegan eating location and if so can you do a video on that? Thanks sir I have learned so much from your show.
Thanks Darren for both watching and commenting! You won't find many restaurants specifically focusing on vegetarian meals, however there are plenty of fruits and various types of veggies for sale both in the supermarkets and from mobile fruit vendors, so if you're into cooking, then this should be fairly easy and interesting for you. I can suggest you invest in my "Relocation Advisory Service" as there are many potential and expensive pitfalls new-comers can fall into, and for a modest fee, I can help you avoid those issues and guide you in the right direction and to the best suppliers with just one or two sessions. If you send me an email, then I'll be happy to send you prices and further info, cheers! Brgds Mr.T
Thanks sir once i get closer to my move I will invest in your service. Thanks for the food info looks like I will be doing a lot of cooking....lol
Try fresh fresh cafe or vitamin d cafe in caberete
Hey Mr.T great informative videos I am ex military planning a move out there,would love to talk to you brother!
Hi Freed. Thanks!! I just found your e-mail now, will reply from there :) Brgds Mr.T
Mr. T, could you tell me what he's saying at 2:43 when he says, "You can rent a nice apartment here in the (?) area or the Sosua Puerto Plata area." It sounds kind of like 'Albateya area' but I can't find that anywhere. Could you please tell me what area he's talking about? Thanks, and great video by the way!
Hi there and thanks for watching and your kind compliment!! He said "El Batey", which is an area very close to the Sosua town center - good luck! Brgds Mr.T
@@EducatedTraveler Thanks T, appreciate the quick reply. Love all the fun informative videos, keep it up my brother!
Dam those chem trails!
Yep and the bastards spraying them!
That part of the video was so disheartening! I know that stuff is going on I’m the US but to know it’s happening on a global level is crazy! Btw anyone know the name of that particular version of the song because I can’t find it anywhere
Thanks for the helpful videos! My question. Can you just move down there and rent a place? As a retiree, don't I have to worry about immigration authorities, like restrictions and stuff?
Hi Zig! I can definitely give you advice, however if I give you "the tail" then you'll need the entire "dog" if you get my drift. There's different choices to be made for everyone, depending on their situation, their goals, part or full time living etc... etc... so if you're willing to hire my services, then I would open up on all the best ways for you based on what I learn about your situation and goals. To obtain my consulting prices, simply drop me an e-mail to: info@educatedtraveler.info and I'll send you my price plan. Brgds, Mr.T
Niko is a cool guy..! Hope he and his girlfriend make it there.
Thanks for watching! Brgds Mr.T
Water shortage is due to lack of hydraulic infrastructures, not because there is no rain in the DR
and heavy incompetence by local municipal water cabal!
What's the name of the Hotel you were filming at , overlooking Sosua Beach?
It was probably at the old "Sosua Bay Hotel"
Shout out to Taylor made !!!
That black guy in 911 sounds like grant Cardone 😂
Coucou 😍2ème. Vidéos, que je voie de vous, sur la, république dominicaine good video... J adore ce pays et les, dominicains 💕... Je n aïs, qu une hate ç est d y retourner... Mais de façon différente que dans, les, grands, hotels de Punta cana,... Je préfère l autre côté comme sur vos deux vidéos Merciii Merciii... 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🌺🌺🌺🌺
Thanks! and for watching + commenting - Brgds Mr.T
Great video! How do you live there without sponsorship or a residential visa? I'm a USA Citizen.
Hi there and thanks!!! Please email me at info@educatedtraveler.info and include your name and your question again, and then we can communicate freely there, cheers!
Hello, thank you for the video and Info. If you don't mind, what are the safest and more sophisticated cities to live in the North area and which are in the East area? I am a baseball Scout and will be very probably sent to Dominican Rep. No problem with the language, culture or clima, I am originally from Cuba. Thanks in advance
Hi there! On the North coast both Puerto Plata and Sosua are quite modern and down south it's either Punta Cana or Santo Domingo. Brgds Mr.T
@@EducatedTraveler Much Appreciation!!!
Is postal working good, sending packages from Dominican ?
Nope
Enjoyed your documentary, I live in Ontario, Canada and own my own business in contracting, so if I brought down $20,000. for 4 months, I would be very comfortable, on account my busy time is from May-Nov.
Thanks for watching Jeremy! You would have so much left after living as a king that I would ask for a big channel donation - lol :) Brgds Mr.T
What are the 8 months of economic down time?
from April to November. Thanks for watching!
Lots of Serbians in Thailand, too. What's the attraction for Serbs???
All the same as other Gringo's find attractive - the benefits are packed into all my videos. Thanks for watching and commenting! Brgds Mr.T
Mr. T., What would the cost be for a nice hotel room per night in Sousa, with security? Pesos/U.S. dollars. Ty
Hi Mark! It can range from $60 - $120 / night
Here's a good one you can try contacting:
* Sosua Wellness Resort whatsapp: +1 829-693-2278
For others, watch my videos about hotels in Sosua / Cabarete
Brgds Mr.T
makes your money follow you that is the solution
That is the gospel truth!!!
I wonder where is the other 2600 dollars use for if 350 pays all his housing let’s say 200 for food a month , now what is 2400 spent on lol he is ether a heavy party guy or a big (John) lol
Hi Eric, and thanks again for watching! Actually food (for most folks here) end up being one of their major expenses. And yes a lot of the single guys certainly burn quite a bit on fun and partying, a major contributor to the economy here. Regarding Johnny, he travels a lot. Right now he's trapped in Haiti with all the turmoil going on (but safe with friends), so I just hope he can get safely back over here soon. Brgds Mr.T
Educated Traveler I like all your videos my comments are in humor never in bad taste I’m not a Sosua guy but I will stop by one trip and say howdie partner
Sounds positive Eric and many thanks for watching. Yes come on over, we have room for all good folks :) Brgds mr.T
Hi there Arie! If you're relocating here, then feel free to check this video, cheers! ruclips.net/video/89uxIXnCyCI/видео.html
do you need a barber certificate to open a shop in the DR
Hi William, and thanks for watching! In this country, if you can jab a stick in the ground, then you're certified. However opening a business here (and succeeding) is a different story all together. If you're willing to hire me as a consultant for this and other topics relating to relocating here, then you'll probably end up making some wiser decisions.
Here it's like "groundhog day" watching different folks come and make the same typical mistakes as other have before them (especially in business). If you're interested in finding out more about my services, then please e-mail me at info@educatedtraveler.info and I will reply with prices and info, many thanks. Brgds Mr.T
Nope. Not like the states.
Do you need 2000.00 / 3000.00 per person per month? Or a combination of 3000.00 for 2 people?
Hi Jillian and thanks for watching! There are many factors of course, but if you have $2000+ coming in per month, that should be fine for a couple. Brgds Mr.T
:30 Divas...Is that a bar or strip club?
Another great one Mr. T.
Some very sound advice there.
( Holy smokes, Samara is a cutie 😉)
I'm addicted to your channel 😆
🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇪
Yes Samara is a real charmer :) I'm glad you like my channel, cheers! Brgds Mr.T :)