thanks for the rent breakdown - with all the influx of tourists to DR im pleasantly surprised rents are still reasonable and havent been driven up by foreigners and their salaries
Regardless the influx of foreigners or other factors, rent stabilization is extremely important for the working class and other local families. This is one irreversible mistake that i do not wish to see in DR.
As a foreigner, you want to live as close as possible to the center. This is where you find the nightlife, shopping, restaurants and ......... I stayed at Piantini and I payed $1000.00 per month in 2023. It was a new building with a 24 security, gym. swimming pool, furnished and all utilities included. Crimes can happen in a good neighborhood as well, you have to be aware of your surrounding and take the Uber at night.
I have a house in SD that my family lives in that's $200 a month. It's in the hood but in a nice part. The area can get sketchy at night but in the day it's fine. I've stayed there many times but I prefer Piantini or Naco area for myself.
@@PurelyWalkingwhere I live in ensanche Luperon is considered middle class but the hood is a few blocks north. Also even Capotillo has nice areas where nothing happens like Calle puerto plata or around there
I been living in the Dominican Republic for almost 10 years.(I am American and I am married to a Dominican woman) I live in the captial(Santo Domingo Este).Me and my wife live Alma Rosa.I have seen most of the neighborhoods in Santo Domingo. There are some good ones and some bad ones.But in my opinion.Santo Domingo isn't that bad!!! To me it better than living in Chicago and New York city. Which are the most expensive cities in the United States. Only thing is your healthcare system is not that good.
I checked an apartment in January behind Claro building on Kennedy close to Agora but behind, and he wanted $2200 a month, it was a large apartment but older building. I rented it for 7 days from him to try it out. I was confortable but older model, Nice apartment but I passed. I think it should have been $700 - $1000 range. I've also tried more modern apartments that were much better for $900 a month. I really think location plays a lot in SD.
@PurelyWalking I just rented a 1 bedroom in April for $55 a night in Piantini and the owner wanted $750 a month. A buddy of mine owns the penthouse in the same building and he paid $750k for it. I couldn't believe that, but he showed me the paperwork. Dang 🤪. But it's 5 stars. It's by Taco del Sol. Right smack in the middle of Piantini & Naco. These modern joints are 🔥. Imma definitely cop me one. One day lol.
🏝🇩🇴🏢🏡🏠🏢💲...🤩Excellent episode Eli!...Very diverse areas & prices. Loved hearing your opinion of the Pro's & Con's of the neighborhoods as well as you providing sample photos to convey even more details with your knowledge... Also it was interesting & great to witness the people explaining in their own words, styles & emotions regarding a very impactful expense of living there!... The lady interviewing had a good neutral style & way of asking questions... and you even included information/opinion of your own costs too!...👏😂Great episode!🩶
This are not good examples of rent prices for tourists. Most of these people are living in areas that a tourist won't tolerate,even if they are cheap. Now, either way this country is cheaper and safer than other similar countries, and you can find a centric 2 bedroom apartment for about 500 dollars. You could also find a beach front property in Samana for a similar amount. Either way, transport is a more difficult issue to deal with than housing.
I need help finding a place in Santo Domingo soon. I want to be close to downtown but not pay a ton of money..I’m already in process of purchasing a house in punta Cana
Its awesomeeee youre investing in Punta Cana, its a great place to invest. In Santo Domingo, there are plenty of places you can look into, it just depends on your budget. Start by looking in supercasas.com so you know what you can get for your money. (I have no afiliation at all to this website, its just a tool Ive used in the past)
I am visiting Santo Domingo for the first time this summer for my birthday and I got an Airbnb in piantini. If I like the area which I hear a lot of good things about I would like to move there with my brother in the future. Could you give me an estimate on how much a 2 bedroom could go for in that area? I know you said $800-$1000 but I was wondering if that was for a 1 bedroom or not. Also would you have any other recommendations that we could possibly move to in Santo Domingo. I hear Santo Domingo Este is a lot cheaper but somewhat still decent. I hear piantini is luxurious but safe and I like that about that area. That fits what environment I am looking to be in especially since I hear it’s by two malls, a supermarket and restaurants.
In Piantini you can get a one bedroom for 800 to 1k. If you want two bedrooms it would be about USD 1,500 (you can even find small fully furnished apts at this price). If you want to be closest to the malls and restaurants, Piantini and Ensanche Paraíso are ideal. You can also look for other nearby sectors such as Evaristo Morales, urbanización Fernández and Julieta Morales. Other options of sectors that are not near Piantini but are very good locations are: Gazcue, El Millón, Las Padreras, La Esperilla, and Bella Vista. Good home hunting, and I'm so happy your planning to move here! Hope you feel right at home!
Without seeing the interior and facilities doesn’t make any sense all you do is just given quotes, you have to show what people get for the money they get charge
Yesss, thats true, I have a video likee that on my list, but its been kind of hard to find people willing to let me film their apt at different price levels
@@PurelyWalking ohh great! I’m going to be in the Punta Cana area. I’m fully bilingual (English and Spanish) do you think I could find something there?
We're paying 15k for a TWO BEDROOM apartment in Santo Domingo East (parking not included, so we have to park on the street). It took us a whole year to find a place to live that is not 20k and up for a tiny apartment with two bedrooms (we are four people in total). For you to casually say _"oh that's nothing for foreigners"_ , let's not forget they're earning in a different currency, plus foreigners earn significantly MORE than your average middle class Dominican. You sound incredibly out of touch. After COVID, renting prices have risen to ridiculous amounts, especially in places that are not safe.
15k pesos is equivalent to 250 USD. So when I say for foreigners it's not much, it's because it's true. Foreigners earn in dollars and they are used to way higher prices in their countries compared to this one. It's not out of touch to say facts.
For anyone going to DR with USD or EUR, even the priciest properties in SD are not outlandishly pricey when compared to their counterparts in the US or Europe. I'm told that with at least DOP100K you can give yourself a relatively luxurious lifestyle. For DOP60K you can give yourself a middle-class lifestyle not to different from that of the US or Europe. In DR, DOP60K a month is *a lot* of money.
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For those living outside the DR who wants to move there. Perfect example of prices in different areas. Hope they appreciate this video.
Exactly! Let's hope they do!
thanks for the rent breakdown - with all the influx of tourists to DR im pleasantly surprised rents are still reasonable and havent been driven up by foreigners and their salaries
You're welcome!
Regardless the influx of foreigners or other factors, rent stabilization is extremely important for the working class and other local families. This is one irreversible mistake that i do not wish to see in DR.
very true
As a foreigner, you want to live as close as possible to the center. This is where you find the nightlife, shopping, restaurants and ......... I stayed at Piantini and I payed $1000.00 per month in 2023. It was a new building with a 24 security, gym. swimming pool, furnished and all utilities included. Crimes can happen in a good neighborhood as well, you have to be aware of your surrounding and take the Uber at night.
That's right
I have a house in SD that my family lives in that's $200 a month. It's in the hood but in a nice part. The area can get sketchy at night but in the day it's fine. I've stayed there many times but I prefer Piantini or Naco area for myself.
I definitely get you, there are hoods that have "nice" areas within the hood itself...something only us dominicans could understand, lol
@@PurelyWalkingwhere I live in ensanche Luperon is considered middle class but the hood is a few blocks north. Also even Capotillo has nice areas where nothing happens like Calle puerto plata or around there
@@stanurena3129 how much do you pay for rent there?
I been living in the Dominican Republic for almost 10 years.(I am American and I am married to a Dominican woman) I live in the captial(Santo Domingo Este).Me and my wife live Alma Rosa.I have seen most of the neighborhoods in Santo Domingo. There are some good ones and some bad ones.But in my opinion.Santo Domingo isn't that bad!!! To me it better than living in Chicago and New York city. Which are the most expensive cities in the United States. Only thing is your healthcare system is not that good.
Thanks for your input, I agree 100%!
I checked an apartment in January behind Claro building on Kennedy close to Agora but behind, and he wanted $2200 a month, it was a large apartment but older building. I rented it for 7 days from him to try it out. I was confortable but older model, Nice apartment but I passed. I think it should have been $700 - $1000 range. I've also tried more modern apartments that were much better for $900 a month. I really think location plays a lot in SD.
Wow! I would definitely not pay 2grand for an old apartament (at least not now in 2024), there are so many modern builds that are a fraction of that!
@PurelyWalking I just rented a 1 bedroom in April for $55 a night in Piantini and the owner wanted $750 a month. A buddy of mine owns the penthouse in the same building and he paid $750k for it. I couldn't believe that, but he showed me the paperwork. Dang 🤪. But it's 5 stars. It's by Taco del Sol. Right smack in the middle of Piantini & Naco. These modern joints are 🔥. Imma definitely cop me one. One day lol.
@@Juancarlossantana2023 yessss prices are high but the apartments are top of the line
Prices are expensive in relative terms, most people make US$100~US$200, some people make US$500 and very few make more than US$1000k.
Minium wages are 350 usd. 15k pesos
I used to rent near the park in the zone of colonial, I had a small business there too. Rent wasn't bad, small one bedroom
No doubt. Good video
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🏝🇩🇴🏢🏡🏠🏢💲...🤩Excellent episode Eli!...Very diverse areas & prices. Loved hearing your opinion of the Pro's & Con's of the neighborhoods as well as you providing sample photos to convey even more details with your knowledge... Also it was interesting & great to witness the people explaining in their own words, styles & emotions regarding a very impactful expense of living there!... The lady interviewing had a good neutral style & way of asking questions... and you even included information/opinion of your own costs too!...👏😂Great episode!🩶
So glad you enjoyedddddd !!!!
Very accurate.
My mom left me a few houses that she rented in Capotillo for 5k each and monthly it comes to 30k
Dop o usd?
You are 💯 correct. Anything under 20,000 peso is living poor
I like the video. Good to get other people perspective.
This are not good examples of rent prices for tourists. Most of these people are living in areas that a tourist won't tolerate,even if they are cheap. Now, either way this country is cheaper and safer than other similar countries, and you can find a centric 2 bedroom apartment for about 500 dollars. You could also find a beach front property in Samana for a similar amount. Either way, transport is a more difficult issue to deal with than housing.
That's right!
What is the best way to find a nice apartment in the Naco area? Do you use a real estate agent?
Yes, the most efficient way is to find am agent. Also, you can go on supercasas.com to find an apartment that suits you're needs
@@PurelyWalking Thanks
Very good video
Thanks!
Gazcue...zona universitaria great accessible area...and prices...
I need help finding a place in Santo Domingo soon. I want to be close to downtown but not pay a ton of money..I’m already in process of purchasing a house in punta Cana
Its awesomeeee youre investing in Punta Cana, its a great place to invest. In Santo Domingo, there are plenty of places you can look into, it just depends on your budget. Start by looking in supercasas.com so you know what you can get for your money. (I have no afiliation at all to this website, its just a tool Ive used in the past)
Hey hey!!! What is up!!!.. Nice hair style ❤
Hey there! Thanks!
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What person is paying $20k a month to live in Cristo Rey… When everyone knows to avoid that area as much as possible
No idea
Cristo rey is big and it has some outside areas that are more like ensanche La Fe than Cristo Rey. I gess that side can cost 20k
Igual que en nyc.
They charged you more if you a tourist
How much is the average rent in Zona Colonial?
I am visiting Santo Domingo for the first time this summer for my birthday and I got an Airbnb in piantini. If I like the area which I hear a lot of good things about I would like to move there with my brother in the future. Could you give me an estimate on how much a 2 bedroom could go for in that area? I know you said $800-$1000 but I was wondering if that was for a 1 bedroom or not. Also would you have any other recommendations that we could possibly move to in Santo Domingo. I hear Santo Domingo Este is a lot cheaper but somewhat still decent. I hear piantini is luxurious but safe and I like that about that area. That fits what environment I am looking to be in especially since I hear it’s by two malls, a supermarket and restaurants.
In Piantini you can get a one bedroom for 800 to 1k. If you want two bedrooms it would be about USD 1,500 (you can even find small fully furnished apts at this price). If you want to be closest to the malls and restaurants, Piantini and Ensanche Paraíso are ideal. You can also look for other nearby sectors such as Evaristo Morales, urbanización Fernández and Julieta Morales.
Other options of sectors that are not near Piantini but are very good locations are: Gazcue, El Millón, Las Padreras, La Esperilla, and Bella Vista.
Good home hunting, and I'm so happy your planning to move here! Hope you feel right at home!
@@PurelyWalking thank you!
Without seeing the interior and facilities doesn’t make any sense all you do is just given quotes, you have to show what people get for the money they get charge
Yesss, thats true, I have a video likee that on my list, but its been kind of hard to find people willing to let me film their apt at different price levels
what is the name of the original video ?
rents are extremely cheap.
Prices keep going up😢😢😢
Everywhere
Where are you long time to see you again?
Im here in DR
Do you have a job outside of social media? Moving to DR this summer, God willing
Yes I do! I work full time (office Job which I love)
@@PurelyWalking ohh great! I’m going to be in the Punta Cana area. I’m fully bilingual (English and Spanish) do you think I could find something there?
Any info you may need, Im here to help. Welcome to the DR
@@tiffp323 yesssss you can definitely find good job oportunities and everything you could need!
@@PurelyWalking thank you!! We’re going to be in Vistacana. We have a scooter rental company there. How can I get in touch w you?
I’m looking for a place $700-800 budget.
You can shop around at supercasas.com (I'm not affiliated, just suggesting a website I've used before)
@@PurelyWalking thanks 😊
@@jayrose79 you're welcome! I'm sure you'll find a veeerrryyy nice place for that amount!
@@PurelyWalkingcan you tell me where the video is with you and Norbis showing an apartment?
Look up on RUclips: "inside a luxury apartment in Santo Domingo purely walking"and it should pop right up
We're paying 15k for a TWO BEDROOM apartment in Santo Domingo East (parking not included, so we have to park on the street). It took us a whole year to find a place to live that is not 20k and up for a tiny apartment with two bedrooms (we are four people in total). For you to casually say _"oh that's nothing for foreigners"_ , let's not forget they're earning in a different currency, plus foreigners earn significantly MORE than your average middle class Dominican. You sound incredibly out of touch. After COVID, renting prices have risen to ridiculous amounts, especially in places that are not safe.
15k pesos is equivalent to 250 USD. So when I say for foreigners it's not much, it's because it's true. Foreigners earn in dollars and they are used to way higher prices in their countries compared to this one. It's not out of touch to say facts.
For anyone going to DR with USD or EUR, even the priciest properties in SD are not outlandishly pricey when compared to their counterparts in the US or Europe. I'm told that with at least DOP100K you can give yourself a relatively luxurious lifestyle. For DOP60K you can give yourself a middle-class lifestyle not to different from that of the US or Europe. In DR, DOP60K a month is *a lot* of money.
Link?
Link to what
@@PurelyWalking original video
@@parraja100 here it is: ruclips.net/video/zQJGFEdm8hQ/видео.htmlsi=VHaEYO-r_7J6qM-o
What's the point of telling us your rent if you are not going to tell us the sector you live in? It becomes useless information
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Thanks! Missed you too! Couldn't upload last week due to many life situations I had to handle (nothing bad, just running like a thousand errands)
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I'm so happy you're back!... Glad you were able to get everything all squared away!
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