Is Dominican Republic TOO EXPENSIVE To Live?
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- I see and receive a lot of comments about the cost of living in the Dominican Republic and people saying the country has gotten to be very expensive to live. In this video, we are going to discuss this and I will give you my opinion and thoughts about this increasingly popular topic.
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DR has gotten crazy expensive since the last year..paying for food and drinks at restaurants is the same here in the States minus a few bucks
I would say it depends the place. Cost of drinks vary especially in Santo Domingo depending on where you are.
Food and drinks have gotten expensive all over the world my friend. That’s called inflation. With that being said, DR is a lot less expensive in restaurants and in groceries.
And I go to really good restaurants in DR.
The problem is people expect to spend $50 in a fine dining restaurant in DR and that’s definitely not the case.
You have to be realistic.
There’s no denying it. Santo Domingo specially, has gotten A LOT more expensive the past 5 years. I’ve been traveling to the city for the past 5 years and it’s gotten to a point that certain restaurants are not much different than the US. Cost of living for locals have been increasing a lot lately too. My parents live there and utilities and food aren’t as affordable as they were.
Very true.
Real estate there is now insane. I was actively searching for a property and honestly, I gave up. It is also too hard for locals. Nevertheless, it is the most beautiful island I have visited and the happiest people on earth. Great insights!
Thanks for sharing!!
It is maybe cheaper than Miami but quite expensive in comparison to what it used to cost 4-5 yrs. Ago and made it very affordable/ atractive
@@maxun1 that is unacceptable 😡
Great video. I still believe this is worth it. Most people who come from the US to live in DR want to live an above average lifestyle where the weather is nice all year long. And there are some who come to the DR to cut cost and live cheaper. It depends on the person and what lifestyle they want.
Exactly.
Nicaragua is a lot better than the D.R. !!!!
And a lot cheaper too !!!
Still too expensive
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Yes, things are more expensive all over the world due to inflation. The DR is more expensive than it use to be, but it happening everywhere, US, Mexico, Europe etc... I am moving to the DR in two years and I hope inflation improves, but the DR is still less expensive than living in the USA. I live in Washington DC and rent and the cost of living is crazy.
I agree 100 % . I live in Rockville so I know, but luckily I already have my home bought and paid for in Punta Cana so just finishing my time now and making my permanent move later
This was a good idea buying you home ahead of your move.
@@NorberisR another important point you should mention moving forward. They keep comparing DR to other countries like Colombia and Brazil. They fail to mention the political instability in those countries. Brazil and Colombia have both had major unrest in those countries and seem to have them every couple of years and expats will not be immune from those troubles. The DR like almost all of the Caribbean countries including Cuba are very stable and you don’t ever have to worry about massive protests and problems in the government (minus corruption). So that’s a huge issue they need to be thinking about and most do not.
That is over the cost I will go back home in 4 years I will sell everything I got in the US. i own a place between la Vega and jarabacoa. and I will leave fine there with $900 a month
That's a great budget.
How long of a drive is it to the beach from there?
Utilities cost different based on the neighborhood you live in? That’s new to me interesting. I however still think the groceries of $1,000 must be an exaggeration for a single person.
I agree...
Yes the cost can vary depending where you live. In some areas people don't pay electricity.
Thank you for this up to date information, Norberis! I watch another channel on youtube. They also touched on this topic a bit, and although I think they are a quality channel, they mainly only focus on the Punta Cana area which is obviously going to be much pricier than less touristy areas. I appreciate you always giving great content and free game. I hope you continue to grow your channel and that you and your family prosper in the upcoming year! 🇩🇴🔥💕🎉🇩🇴🔥💕🎉🇩🇴🔥💕🎉🇩🇴
P.S. I love when you include the bloopers! 🤣 You sound like mi mama sometimes ✨
Thank you for the observation and kind words. And glad you like the bloopers.
Norberis you are so Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge about Dominican Republic
My pleasure!!🤗🇩🇴
Good video. I didn't have a clue of how the electricity in a big city could be so expensive. I love the out takes.
Yes depending on where you live it can very.
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Great video
Thank you, Donovan.
For the relaxed and laid back atmosphere you get and beautiful surroundings. RD is not over priced.
Thanks for sharing.
Oh yes it is! It's beautiful but 28% tax on meals in a restaurant that isn't even upper scale is RIDICULOUS. flat out overpriced. These are Hawaii prices and Dominican infrastructure is no where near that level
I stay in Gurabo and El Dorado segundo, Naccional is expensive for imports mainly, thats where he is hurting himself. Boarhead deli compared to loco deli, you are going to pay. Restaurants are a bit more but its worth, depending on your lifestyle. You live once and so enjoy it.
Thanks for sharing ☺️
You can learn to adjust your living expenses to coordinate with your living habits. Eat out once a week not dairy. Enjoy your life you can get use to it. You don’t have to be rich just be happy and get use to it. L.Bragg
Thanks for the tips!!
practicing my espanol Spanish ! have a great day amour!
Thank you
I love the end of your video bloopers they are so funny! 😂 keep up the great content
Thank you! Will do!🙏🏾🇩🇴❤️
Que Lo Que Norberis Wooow cool vibes only / good vibes only. I 💖 your videos. My favorite youtuber which is you my friend today its been 11 years since I met people from 🇩🇴 during Barack Obama's term as President🇺🇸 by me being from Baltimore Maryland I never been around 🇩🇴 people in my life so 11 years today it was my mom's birthday week She's an Capricorn♑ her bday in January so I was taking my GED classes when I met Afro-Dominicans for the first time They was learning how to speak 🇺🇸 English I was the only in my GED classes interact with the international students the most it fun. I became friends with an married couple from Santo Domingo & I missed them Norberis I miss my 🇩🇴 friends
1800 to 2500 a month sounds about right if you want better than average. i know in the north of santo domingo u can get a 4 bed 2 kitchen with balconies for 900
but you will be farther from the action and if you want to downgrade even more you can get a place less than 200 with 1 bed,kitchen ,bathroom. plus 100 for gas and elec. water incl
it all depends on your lifestyle and comfort
Exactly, it all comes down to lifestyle.
It is incredibly expensive now especially if you live there with your family. I live in Cabatete since 10 years and it's gotten crazy. Private kindergarten (there are no public kindergarten) for the two kids it's reached 830 USD monthly for both, a pineapple is 150 pesos (when it used to be 70/80 pesos...it's cheaper in Italy where you can buy a pineapple for 2 euros!), grocery and weekly shopping of rice, beans and basic food it's around 200 dollars/week...the DR we used to know it's now gone. Not really the place you'd move with your family.
I agree certain areas are more expensive than others and Cabarete is one of them. Pineapples here in Santo Domingo is $50 pesos for one. A family can still move here and live affordable.
Si, perdí la oportunidad, 7 años atras! Soy Boricua loca por vivir en tu bella isla!
To me the prices are similar, up or down depending on the commodity your using. I really do check a few of the prices in the grocery stores there versus when I come back to the States. But as you states Norberis, some things you need to buy from the cart vendors will save you a lot of money. Now certain neighborhoods come with higher prices with almost everything. So maybe that’s what that gentleman is experiencing and he should know that. One thing is for sure though. You know what your eating in the DR is naturrrrrral👌😄 nice topic.
Thank you.
Thanks once again for your important videos, you and your husband make a great team,I like how he checks you,in a good way of course. your very talented ,please keep up your good work. Glad I can read between the lines😂 ps. I saw that smirk on 0:11 🤫
Thank you so much!😁
Wow. I don't pay over $2000 a month here in Northern Virginia and I have two cars included with my bills.
Rent must be cheap in North Virginia or either your car notes are very low.
@@NorberisR I pay $1200 a month and no car notes. That's why. My light bill is low and no credit card bills really so I can't see myself paying more in rd than what I'm paying here in the states. My view is to maintain or live a better lifestyle in rd than what you're living in the states but at a lesser cost.
I dont pay over 2000 $ a month in London UK, so how you want me to pay 2000 in DR ?! YES IS OVERPRICE A LOT! There is too many Americans there, many flights connections from US to DR, short distance it all matters and affects prices. I don't even want to know what real estate prices are there, but I suspect they are very high. DR is great country, one of my favourite, however you need good money to live there for long period of time. Prices are going up everywhere now, even Asian countries are getting expensive.
I am still here for the bloopers...I think DR can be cheap or expensive depending on where you live, and your lifestyle. Inflation has had an impact on prices globally, and DR is not an exception. Given how much he pays for groceries, I will assume that he is shopping mostly for American brands. Given that a lot of things are imported, I am not surprised at his high grocery bills. Norberis has done videos on how to do grocery shopping as a local that some folks can take a look at to get ideas. Given that I am not aware of what area of Santiago he lives in, or how many bedrooms he has, I do think his rent is too damn high for Santiago. Norberis has a good point on moving to a smaller city. You can live in San Pedro De Macoris or San Cristobal and still do the hour drive to Santo Domingo to party or whatever. Finally, I have no intent to measure any ones pocket or finances, but I do believe that DR can be cheap or expensive dependent on your lifestyle and where you live. There are locals living off $400 a month, and are happy as fuck. A budget of $2500 a month in DR? Homie, yous a baller.
This is a great comment and explains exactly what I'm tryin to convey. You can live luxury and pay price or you can modest and live affordable.
Is it too expensive? I would say, it depends ..
It depends on what are your expectations and your options .. but also what the local environment has to offer.
Guess the prices in DR have gone sky high "thanks" to the wealthy US and Canadian retirees, who have found this beautiful land to be the perfect place for living and don't hesitate to spend as much money as possible to make their lives more comfortable.
For me personally, as a Scandinavian, DR is definitely TOO expensive country to retire to. Portugal or Greece would be much reasonable choice .. or South East Asia, if you love tropical climates.
Guys, the truth of the matter is that if you have to watch every penny you spend, no matter where you go to, relocating is a mistake. The reason to relocate is to enhance your life, not to make it miserable. If you want to enjoy your life in the DR, you need (I'd say) at least $3k/month. Why would you go there and struggle, right?
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Guys.....Due to Inflation across the world, everything is overpriced.... the fact is DR is still cheaper than anything else across the US...
Every where on the island is more expensive now maybe 20-30% less than north america, house prices are way too much imo they went way up during covid but duenos/ projects forget this is DR and the services availble here cannot be compared to US,EU, Canada in any domain other than food and tourism.
Before Corona my brother and I started the process of purchasing a 2bdrm, 2bthrm condo in upcoming Veron area. Corvid-19 slowed process down but we finished purchasing last year. Were incredibly excited about our purchase and the future of the area. Its 15mins from airport and/or public beach..the complex has 2 pool areas and guest parking. At 100 USD monthly HOA fees were happy. We definitely plan of Air Bnb'n it for extra income and hopefully purchasing another in a year or so. Were 2 black guys who grew up modestly and are comfortable..NOT RICH AT ALL..very proud of ourselves! Expensive..not even compared to the US! Now I will say because its becoming a bigger Tourist destination the prices are comparable to US as far as clubs, restaurants and entertainment but thats everywhere. I see many locals riding motorized bikes, public transportation, etc. Im sure if I was a local, just like in the states the price of living is becoming hectic..u have to adapt! I purchased a home in the hood of Charlotte and sold for great profit because of gentrification and it was nowhere near a beach,😆 🤣 😂. Partner up, 2,3 people and go from there but the world is becoming more expensive. That's my 2cents! Good luck out there!
Great story. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on your purchase that awesome.
Good video.
I’ve been here in DR for two weeks. My father leave in Santiago. And own a condo. His expenses are $400. Without food and presidente. Lol 😂
Glad you mentioned this so people understand you still have areas that are affordable.
The world is getting smaller with technology and as smaller countries bridge the gap with bigger ones the cost of things will increase. You want to live in paradise but you also want super high speed internet. Well this stuff cost. Also as island living becomes more appealing to others that will also drive up cost. You can't have everything you want on the cheap.
Good point.
I traveled to 10 Spanish speaking countries, including DR, and found that Perú, Ecuador, and Colombia gave me the best value for my money. I like your advice of staying in smaller towns in the DR. The next time, I want to stay in Santa Barbara de Semana' with descendents of African Americans who migrated there in the1800s.
Sounds good. That's a great area.
I agree with the guy it is getting expensive to live in D.R even to rent airbnb is becoming expensive. when you moved there a few years back you can get things cheaper, if you were to move out of your apartment and try to come in as a new tenant you will be paying a lot more.
DR has been gettin expensive the last two years and these 2 extra babies dont help but life is still good
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I bought my house in Punta Cana, so my cost of living is a lot cheaper! Why not buy rather than rent? My villa has already doubled in value, so you can't lose!
Thank you for all your videos ❤️
Mark
Great answer. You're welcome.
The tourist areas like sosua, the housing is expensive but you can but you can build yourself.
From my perspective it doesn't look like DR is overly expensive. That person is paying $900 in rent and $1,000 per month in groceries. In my entire adult life i have never paid anywhere close to $1,000 on groceries in a single month. Makes absolutely no sense. They must have a couple kids or something or they have an expensive lifestyle.
I don't believe it either. If food cost exceed your accommodations expenses you're doing something wrong. And yes DR in many places is still fairly inexpensive.
I don’t think it is. Is like everywhere something’s yes are overpriced other things are underpriced.
I agree.
I’m here for the bloopers 😂😂😂
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Good video Norberis!
Thanks!!
Does the DR lose electric power a lot. Or is it lower class neighborhood only. My fiance lives on east side of Santo Domingo. And it's out once a week
Yeah they mistreat the poor
@@mervinperson2887 The poor rarely pay their power bill, that's the reason for the power cuts.
No, it doesn't, except in lower class neighborhoods, because in those areas many people don't pay their bills.
Nowadays it doesn't go out as much as it use to in the past but there is still some areas where it does. And AX is correct in some areas poor people don't pay power bills.
I'm coming to the DR next week with a friend of mine (our second visit) this time we are planning to stay in Santo Domingo for the weekend, looking for AIRBNB, which neighborhood is recommended for night life and restaurants?
Gazcue, Piantini, Naco, are good area. Here is an Airbnb we managed in the Gazcue area www.airbnb.com/h/santodomingo1brcondo
Hello Norberis, a really very good report. Is the DR overpriced? I don't think that's an easy question to answer. I've known the DR for almost 29 years and have also lived there for quite a while. If I compare the prices then with the prices of today, including inflation, then you might think: Yes, the DR is overpriced. In recent years, prices and costs have increased extremely quickly. The locals feel that too. Even then there were areas where it was more luxurious and expensive and still is today. It's the same everywhere in the world. What's wrong with the DR is that there aren't price controls on essentials. For example, the monthly rent for an apartment can only be increased by a maximum of 8% every 2 years. This increase must be justified and documented each time, and tenant and landlord must both give their consent. This is called tenant protection. It's just an example. I don't think so much about tourists, expats or investors living there. I think the partly arbitrary price increases mainly affect the locals. Is Colombia cheaper? Yes but also no. Eating out, partying, having fun, taxi prices etc... is about 25% cheaper. Don't rent, it can even be more expensive. Brazil is more expensive. Except for a few poor areas in the north. And we do know that the US has some of the worst price-performance results globally at hot spots. What is the point of such comparisons? If you then add countries like Thailand, the infrastructure is a lot better than the DR and still cheaper in all things. Comparisons are useless, you don't compare apples with pears either. For me, the DR is not overpriced. At least not yet.
You made some very good points. Thanks for this insight.
He wants to drink Champaigne and pay for beer. Imagine living in NY and paying more for groceries than for rent ? It just doesn't make sense.
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I think it just depends where you stay and how you spend money. But to me compared to Houston DR is much cheaper
That's for sure.
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I don't know why anybody is isn't talking about how expensive used cars are. Some of these cars they have. There are like $7000 in the United States. But in the minute they want eighteen almost twenty thousand dollars
You realize these cars have to be imported right and there are fees associated with that?
@NorberisR yes..I understand that.. but think if the car was imported.. it means the first buyer pays that.. after that is no longer the same ... the vehicle is now apart of DR... but seems like whatever price it was to import.. no matter how many buyers.. they feel like keeping the imported price tacked on.. no matter how old the vehicle, or mileage.. ... and there's sort of a scheme behind the import stuff..... and why is it they all look for almost half down to do a down-payment.... I'm wondering if most Dominicans have to put like $15,000 down on a $27,000 vehicle.. how is that fair
My cousin is a dealer and based on what you are saying you have no idea about the process. This isn't about how you feel or what it seems to be, it's business. When we shipped our 2015 Hyundai Veloster it was valued at around $8k. To ship and and drive away with tag and title cost an extra around $6.5k. If I were to it sell as business owner why would would I sell it for $14.5k when thats what i put into it. I'll sell it for almost $20k or more which is 3 times what its actually worth. Either you understand the business or don't. The same is to be said anywhere you have to import cars. Everyone thinks everything is scam. Insane..smh
@NorberisR there's no disagreement here on my end...I hear you... I'm saying who buys the car first after it's shipped can expect to pay that... but why is the car being used for years, age ,mileage, and after 8 years only losing very little value.... the second buyer of a imported vehicle is still paying the price for the original shipping it seems.. I live there also... been there 8 years on and off.. but paid my first car cash.... but had been looking and now realizing how expensive old used cars are.. and the want so much upfront...is mind boggling.... so does your cousin require 30 to 50% down before financing?
My rent increased this month in Santiago. The owner gave me one weeks notice. I go back and forth to the US because I still work.
That's interesting. Our rent hasn't increased in 2 years 🤞🏾
My comment is from a Dominican that grew up upper middle class to age 20 there, have been living in the US for 30+ years w/ the last 20 as “very well off”. DR is VERY expensive for what it is, infrastructure support, and the level of development. I live now in S FL a block from the beach in a very affluent area and I can’t buy 2/3 of my current home in a similar area (city or touristic area) in DR now. Some costs of living are ridiculously low as you said (food, labor costs, services), but some things like real estate, electronics, cars, and a few other things are astronomical compared to the US AND Europe. And that is if compare them to Dollar costs, not pesos (people there earn and live in pesos but spend at dollar levels. You wouldn’t know from driving around there though😂😂
Of course, cost of living is just one metric as to why one would live there. Culture, quality of life, etc are the mean reasons why anyone should look at living there. Also, your point of reference has a lot to do. If you are coming from NYC or LA, real estate (Sq FT/$ )main seem cheap, but the opposite can be said if come from a small town in IN or KY.
Great point. Thanks for sharing.
When I sell my house in CA & start to build a villa or two on the lot of land I have on the water, I'm hoping that inflation and building costs settle down some.
Let's hope so🤞🏾🙏🏾. Try to build soon.
Even in small towns the prices are gone up insane last year o paid 450 while in the same complex Dominicans and Haitians that lived their paid 250. Now they want 600. Plus utilities. The scam is on they are pricing out a certain demographic and we know who that is.
Did you and those Dominicans and Haitians move into the apartments at the same time?
DR real estate and restaurants price are overvalued,can’t understand how restaurants could be same as New York while minimum monthly salary is $180!
I understand because not all Dominicans make $180 a month. Seems pretty easy to understand to me.
@@NorberisR hi norberisr ,DR has %23 poverty rate ,so I do understand your point however 1/4 of the country is making less than a $6.50 a day!
@@top3331 if your numbers are correct then that means 3/4 of the country doesn't, so they can afford it. And all these restaurants stay full of DOMINICANS!!!! Why people want Domincans to be this poor group of people that can't afford anything...SMH
If people expect to simply have the exact same lifestyle in every aspect as in an American city then why shouldn't they expect to have the same cost of living?!
Makes a lot of sense to me.
Its called different currency and economy. In America people make $20 an hour flipping burgers in DR salaries are a fraction of that. It makes no sense for food to be as High as it is here. Pure corruption and DR used to be affordable. They basically just copy everything the U.S. does
$1,000 in the supermarket??? How many kids. That's excessive. Are they eating filet mignon every day?
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It is definitely high compared to the rest of Latin America.
Sounds like a bit of the "...call a place paradise you can kiss it goodbye..." phenomenon might be taking place in the DR.
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It's not overpriced in Dominican Republic.
Houses/Villas in the Dominican Republic are 2-3 times the price compare to Florida, since the influx of gringos the cost of living in the DR is crazy.
So are you saying that a beach front property in DR is more than a beach front property in Miami? I lived in South Florida.
@@NorberisR What I’m saying is, there are beautiful villas in and around Florida and under $300,000, the same properties are in places like Casa Linda for more than double the price, there are 2 bedrooms villas in Casa Linda for 500,000, local Dominicans are being priced out of their country and cannot live in certain areas. My prediction is that sooner rather than later gringos will realise that it’s cheaper to live and stay in their country and we will have a lot of empty properties, this has happened in Spain and Turkey.
Wow, $500,000 villa in Casa Linda? A 2-bedroom villa at that cost is ridiculous in that area. You may have a point if this is what's going on in areas like that being that expensive.
I would prefer to live in Florida or Medellin. I spend less in Florida than Dominican Republic
Awesome, good for you!
Dominican Republic is High ass hell now. Colombia and Ecuador are better options if only $$ is a factor but do note that your safety could be compromised in Ecuador and Colombia as Dominican Republic is generally safer
Higher cost of living or lower chances of living. I think I know which one I will take😂🤣
@@NorberisR ain't nothing like DR, nobody parties like Dominicans periodt lol
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2016-2019 maybe early 2020 , real estate was reasonably priced and good bang for your buck. If you bought in 2021 or 2022 you got burned. Demand has been dropping and so has prices , reality is kicking in.
This true.
All the real estate for sale on the North Coast/Punta Cana is now overpriced -- that bubble is going to burst somewhere down the road no matter what the real estate folks tell you. Especially when you take into account that climate change is only going to get worse and that means the sargassum problem isn't going away anytime soon. If the beaches are smelly and a mess for six months of the year, then the best feature of the DR becomes a liability.
I stopped looking for property there and went back to looking on the Costa del Sol/Costa Blanca in Spain. Spain may not have the same beaches or year-round beach weather, but the winters are mild, the beaches are nice, and the summer weather is actually nicer. Plus it has functional infrastructure, culture/arts, and makes it easy to travel all across Europe.
I know that there are cheaper areas (beautiful ones) in the DR, but for retirees most of those areas lack adequate medical facilities. That's ok if you are 30 years old, but not so good if you are 60+ -- you don't want to die from a minor heart attack because the nearest hospital or even EMT was over an hour away on crappy roads.😆 That's why most retirees tend to stick to Punta Cana or Sosua/Cabarete.
Thank for sharing. Great points.
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in santo domingo it has gone way up, airbnbs and apartments are not that cheap anymore, not cheap enough for me to give up on living in the DR but im also considering Florida instead if the price keeps going up
I live in south Florida trust me it’s not worth it unless you’re a millionaire
DR will never catch up to South Florida.
Of course is too expensive
Dominican republic is very expensive compared Latin America the only place in Latin America I know for sure it's more expensive than the DR is Costa Rica
Slightly overpriced but cheaper then the states. I live in santiago. My rent is $500 per month for a nice 3 bedroom apartments. My groceries is $1000 per month for me and my 3 kids. Rental car cost me $810 per month. I go back and forth to the states so I don't buy a car yet. Restaurant average is $1500 per month. I eat out everyday. Utility is $150. I would say you will need $6000 per month to enjoy life in DR
You trolling me right🤣😂. The math ain't mathing😆
Wait, by any chance is that person the subscriber you met with on a previous video? 😂😂. I don’t want to spend $2400 month. Is there a decent area in Santo Domingo with a $1300-$1400 (everything except entertainment) budget.
No this isnt Dave from my recent video. But you can live in Santo Domingo with budget.
Yes , The Dominican Republic is getting too expensive .
I was trying to move from the USA to
Cabarete . $1,500 monthly rent does not get you a very nice Apartment .
You also need a car to get around .
I contacted many car rental companies - They charge $800 - $1,000 Month Car Rental for basic vehicle .
Groceries at major grocery store are expensive Also .
That is why so many people are moving to Mexico , Much more Affordable .
but mexico makes it difficult to get visa...
DR is getting more expensive. But look at your examples Cabarete is a tourist town and walking distance to the beach no matter where you live You're going to pay for that. You take that same $1500 and go to Puerto Plata your living in luxury. And as far as rental cars why would you expect it to be cheaper to rent a car here? Those cars have to be imported. You can't rent a car for a month in the US for $800. Thanks be honest $27 to $30 a day isn't bad for a rental.
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Yes , i agree , renting a car in the USA is expensive too . but , i own my own
vehicle in the USA $35,000
To buy the same vehicle in the Dominican Republic would be
Approxamately $47,000
i looked into several areas of the Dominican Republic
including Santo Domingo , If you want to be in a nice neighborhood
Weather in Santo Domingo , Caberete or Another City .
It is very expensive .
@@studiowerkvier6988
Yes it is getting difficult , That,s Because so many people are trying to move to Mexico . The Government is trying to slow down the number of people moving there .
Hi, Norberis. Are there expats who are happy to live in Puerto Plata without being beach fanatics?
I'm sure there is. Although Puerto Plata has beaches is not a beach town like Sosua, Caberete, or Boca Chica. You don't have to be near to the beach.
Hi noberis how're you doing you forget to mention boca chica that's my spot
Lol....I consider Boca Chica a part of Santo Domingo. Next time I'll make sure I separate your spot😂
Got you
They have recently doubled the prices on foreigners for rent. That doubled price is on average the same price as the United States if you average all areas. For example I paid 500 to 600 in 2019 to 2021 the same Apts in 2022 -23 have doubled or almost doubled in price were as in the states that would not he the case in most areas in the country the large increase doesn't make sense as it is far above the rate of inflation and as being said their are large groups of tourists who will look elsewhere if the prices don't come down a little.
This has nothing to do with you being foreigner. You have the option to not accept the price or negotiate.
@@NorberisR I understand you buy as I say why in the same building with the sane style spts were hating and Dominicans paying half the price I was? And I have heard similar things from other foreign visitor's. I realize that they are trying to make up.for lost revenues from the lockdowns , but they can't raise the prices alot on Dominicans and hating due to the limited economy. So they have turned the psy increase onto foreign people who they mistaken think are rich. You know the truth you have been to America and truth is most people are living from pay check to pay check. Right after the lockdowns they had very little travel so the prices didn't jump dramatically higher but now they have litterly doubled over night. And from my research this is uniquely in the Dominican Republic not other country's. And the areas where you see thus the most are yes the areas known for having a higher concentration of black men coming to them. I'm sorry but the facts are their and having traveled and spent months at a time in the areas I understand what you are saying too. The smaller towns near those areas hadn't jumped in price but now they are too. Because what happens is they will raise the prices on you if you frequent the same people to rent from , we understand the games it's been done to our people for many years. For example one may own the property but speaks very little English so they have a interpreter come along who is trying to get a cut of the rent to so then the game begins. Once they watch you they make a assessment on if they think your rich or not or how much they can scam, yes s am you out of $. So if they see you rent a car which by the way those prices have also soared outta proportion they will say hmmmm? He us paying 450 plus utilities and 800 for the car and he is eating well dressing well and entertaining himself well. So they think he is rich American gringo he spends 2000 dollars a month like it's nothing. Let's charge him more because we don't like his kind that much any way. ( we notice and it's all over the internet) so the next time you come everything goes up 200 bucks or more only in those areas we're a certain demographic frequents. We see the prices in all areas and notice that the prices say a hour away in a area that isn't frequently visited by a certain demographic remain the sane. We have also noticed a trend to say oh you can't have any guests. Yes we notice these things we come from a country with the history of doing these things , it might not be because I'm a foreigner but it is decently because of my genetics.
That's a lot. I'll just say this, "you're correct, i'm wrong"...
Great video and information, what would be the cost of living in Moca DR. Would it be cheaper than Santo Domingo. Which Moca is a small city in el Cibao. I'm deciding which is more affordable for the cost of living, Santo Domingo or Moca. Let me know your advise.
It will be cheaper than living in Santo Domingo especially the accommodations
@@NorberisR What is the average price of a small apartment or house in Moca. For a small 2 bedroom one bath house or apartment. Just the basic housing and utilities and food. I don't think it would be more than 1,500.00 usd a month
@@MrCortez1397 I don't know what it would be but im sure it will be nowhere near that amount. If I had to guess I would say between $400 and $600 for a nice apartment.
Even with a pensionado visa, I'm paying 17% income tax in Colombia..0% in DR..nuff said..🇩🇴
((mic drop))😁
Better than usa 🇺🇸 ! In prices (* the bloopers is funny 😁 😂 😀 😄,,, you speak good English *) 😉
Thank you! 😃.
@@NorberisR de nada 😁☺️
I think this person is living better than if he /she were in the states. Question is 'what does he/she have for $900 pr mnth. I know people that pay $100 pr mth for 2 bd rm but they're in poor neighborhoods or un compo. There are no jobs and the roads are terrible. You can't depend on GPS.
Real-estate pricing is going up because of demand... not COVID. The affluent and Las Vegas investors found out about RD as a tropical paradise and built 6 bdrm villas. Lifestyle properties are still buying more land to build more mansions nearest the beach lines of Punta Cana and Cofresi. If you see a need, fill a need and if the people want, they will find a way to pay. This is what drives up cost
I'm sure he's living better too here. Thanks for sharing this insight.
can you please explain how is it to live in buca chica?
I don't know I've never lived there. I know it's a small beach town.
2500 for living is the same here in the states so does that mean jobs there are paying like over here too?
Keep i mind that number includes everything. That's not just accommodations. We were paying $2300 just for an apartment in Fort Lauderdale. However you can live for much cheaper than that number in DR.
Good question. I will answer - there is no job in DR. Those prices there are crazy. There is small monthly payment for normal people, if you dont have a youtube channel or property for rent (again overprice rent) or income from abroad, is extremally difficult to live there.
hola mi amiga
Hola 😊🙏🏾
Spending 1,000 USD a month on groceries is insane! I assume they are feeding multiple people, if not then WTF are you buying? Sure prices have increased in the DR, but this person is spending outrageous amounts of money per month.
They must be eating caviar and champagne every day, or they are just lying/exaggerating.
300 dollars in groceries is enough for a 4 members family.
@@ax2953 totally agree
I agree we pay $300 on month in groceries for a family of 3.
Hello.
Which areas do not have power outages? And which areas have GREAT internet for online jobs?
Power outages is not happening to often any more. Here in Distrito National definitely you don't see it unless that they are doing some time of maintenance. And how good the Internet can be is depending on the plan you choose but the company claro have reliably internet that you can work online.
Thank you very much!
I will book a consultation with you in a few months. I am looking to move to your country in September.
Does Juan Dolio have power outages?
The entire country have power outages. I recommend apartments or condos that have generators. We've been living here in Santo Domingo for 2 years and have never been without power. The power does go out but the our building has a generator and it immediately kicks in.
I'M IN SANTO DOMINGO RIGHT NOW AND I WANTED TO RENT OUT ONE OF YOUR AIRBNB FOR A DAY OR 2. THE ONE I'M IN NOW IS HORRIBLE.
www.airbnb.com/h/santodomingo1brcondo
@@NorberisR do you have 2 or more bedrooms. Also im probably going to punta can tomorrow. Do you have any there also. Whats your contact or how can i send you my contact
@@Juancarlossantana2023 These are the only 2 properties I have in Punta Cana. airbnb.com/h/zalazarholdings2 (Punta Cana)
airbnb.com/h/zalazarholdings1 (Punta Cana) You can click the links to see if the dates you need are available. I don't have any 2 bedrooms or more in Santo Domingo. You can contact me by email at norberis@norberisr.com if you have further questions.
It’s overpriced big time
Hola, so I have a question how about living in Las Terenas? Compared to living in Punta Cana for a single person.
What is the question? I would say that the beaches are more beautiful n Las Terrenas and it's little more quiet in Las Terrenas than Punta Cana.
@@NorberisR ok, I'm just looking at all my options. Thank you
Also Punta Cana is more Americanized than Las Terrenas. You have more European expats in Las Terrenas where in Punta Cana there is a mix of Americans, Canadians, Europeans, etc.
@Norberis R. In December I will come back for Christmas. I want to see if I still feel like I'm home, and the I will come a 3rd time around March or April. My plan is to stay in an airbnb, I'm looking at your channel and others who talk about moving to the Dominican.
I'm sure you will find the perfect mix for you as there are many options of living here.
i think that guy that live in santiago is lieing the maths does not add up he bullshitting i gotta be real $1000 on groceries nahhhh 😂😂😂
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The Dominican Republic is not too expensive, you have to purposely choose an expensive that lifestyle. Thanks.
I agree with that💯
I agree with the opinion that the DR is overpriced. The disparity between income classes has grown. Can you say that it is easier or harder for a Dominican to own a home or afford basic necessities? Also, the expenses you refer to are a lot more than what you said it costs to move there in your earlier episodes. You can't compare the DR to America. You don't have the same infrastructure to form a basis.
Unless you have personally moved from the US to Dominican Republic you have no basis to say what the costs are to move. My family we personally moved here, we shipped out car, we shipped out personal belongings, we made apartment deposits, we paid to have our utilities connected, bought car tags, etc. This was 2 years ago if the prices have change then I have no control over that but I know what it cost us to move here. As far as comparing the US to DR. I'm not comparing countries, I'm comparing prices. For example you can compare Santo Domingo and New York. They're both metropolitan cities. I wouldn't compare NY to a campo in DR. The same thing in New York, LA, MIA, HOU, Chi you find in Santo Domingo, hospitals, gas stations, supermarket, pharmacies, utilities, phone companies, schools, churches, businesses, restaurants, bars, doctors, subways, public transportation, all the necessities one needs to survive. Whether it's up to US standards is one thing and why would it have to be anyway. So why can't you compare cost living? Bright lights, Hollywood, and billboards is not deciding factor.
Yes! It is overpriced we should not be comparing the Dominican Republic to the price of the U.S. You’re comparing a super power country to a small Island. There’s one word that makes it overpriced (Infrastructure)!
We can compare what we want.😅
Nicaragua is a lot better that the D.R. A lot cheaper with good quality services and there’s even a Walmart in Managua. And the power grid is way more reliable too !!!
I guess that's why everyone is flocking to Nicaragua😂😆
@@NorberisR if you can you should go visit ether Nicaragua or El Salvador the safest countries in Central America
And for your information not everybody is flocking there because of stereotypes that are it true anymore
Stereotypes that are not true today
@@NorberisR Yeah people usually mock what they know nothing about !!!!
food is big because he has a big family duh!!!!!
In order to spend $1000 a month you have to have at least 8 to 10 people. And that many people are staying in a $900 apartment? Lol....please
Please help me understand how can someone from the la caleta get help with food here in the US we get food stamp from the government and i have a fiance for 5 years and gets hard sometime and shes the best thing that has happen to me how can she get help also with cash assistant?
There is no government assistance programs here like that. You will need to be her assistance.
@Norberis R. thanks so much may my Lord Jesus blesses you and your family.
@Norberis R. Can I send you some information and help me clarify to my sister here the truth about food assistance because there is a lady that she's from over there and her mother is saying that there is a program for everybody to apply And I will really appreciate if you can help me clarify it and how it's not true and if it is by your help you can address that please?
I believe with your help this whole argument can be squashed with your help.....¿
Or you could do a video regarding food assistant in cash assistance
🚩No it is not over priced. The country is under employed. Some places are over priced for what they are even if people had a good job. But they're are affordable nice options for locals IF* they had a job , even paying dominican wages. The food does cost a little too much there considering people are overwhelmingly unemployed and make dominican wages but food cost almost the same as it does in the US. Utility bill prices are good. The government needs to do something about the economy there. They need help from economic scientist to create layers of society and employment.
🚩So overall. No it's not overpriced, just underemployed.
You can live nice in santiago for or santo domingo for 1500 or 1800 above average. Rent 600 food 600 a month and 400 on transportation and utility's, another 300 is ample entertainment there. Simple. And that's def above average by American standards. That's a nice apartment with 2 and 3 bedrooms. Or an entire house in the suburbs. You will need to install ac or water heater maybe. But you cam get 4 bedroom homes for 500$ a month easy.
Some of that shit in Punta cana is bananas. Like what local can afford a 150,000$usd home? That's wrong.the locals live in the town just west and north of Punta cana and say they live in Punta cana. But I forgot the name.
And yes. The Dan infrastructure is horrible there. The dam airport tarmac/road the airplanes use/runway needs work in santiago and santo domingo. It's very bumpy when landing. NOthing like the standards for USA. THE INSIDE of sdw is very modern and nice now. Time to redo santiago, looks like 1974.
My preference is Not the capital or inside the city centre's anyways. Nor tourist towns. Love the country though
Good point. Thanks for sharing.
He eat too much ! 1 k
For grocery 😋
😅.
If you want cheap, go to cambodia 😅
Norrrr, but I heard in 2023, Dominican Republic is the MOST expensive country to live in next to Switzerland & Norway! Purchasing a house will cost NO less than 1.4 million dollars. Un platano i dos alitas de pollo will cost you $100! You even have to pay taxes for "tirandote' un peo"! Lmao Oh oh, i el facil ?!
Are you out of your mind? the average middle class apartment cost between $US 60,000 and $150,000. For paying over a million dollars it'd gotta be in a very exclusive upper class neighborhood.
@@ax2953 please tell me you understand I'm being sarcastic right? lol It'd be ludacrous if someone had to pay taxes for " farting" lmao
😂😁..... that was funny. At first I thought you serious until the end. Thanks for the laugh.
Good video.
I’ve been here in DR for two weeks. My father leave in Santiago. And own a condo. His expenses are $400. Without food and presidente. Lol 😂