scott00
Canadian expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
Canadian, Married
Lives in Santo Domingo, Nacional
Registration: 20 April 2017
The mail system
There is no mail system. You play in person, online, or over the phone where available. Credit cards over the phone is safe, but usually you will need to register your card with the company first to use it, depends. Read More
Pets and tab water
You need to buy your pets EVIAN, only Evian! You're joking right? Pets can drink tap water, they can drink out of puddles in the street. Read More
Safest Place to Live in DR ?? by mlb135
Looking to retire to DR... What are the safest places to live in the DR?? What about Cabarete??? Thanks for any help and advice... Michael and Lori
I was robbed (home invasion) as well as a few friends in the Cabarete Sousa area. Not safe in my opinion. Punta Cana is a lot safer in comparison. Read More
Fear of Electric Bill by Da504Family
Hello I am in the process of relocating to the Sosua area of Dominican Republic and I just really need a clear answer when it comes to a monthly electric bill. I just want to know is it 350.00 US or 400.00US a month if I was to use the same amount ...
Only 2000 Rd this month not bad! Woohoooo Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Dominican Republic, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average ...
This is a useful tool for people to use who have cost of living questions as you can make comparisons. Not perfect but good. https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp Read More
Fear of Electric Bill by Da504Family
Hello I am in the process of relocating to the Sosua area of Dominican Republic and I just really need a clear answer when it comes to a monthly electric bill. I just want to know is it 350.00 US or 400.00US a month if I was to use the same amount ...
I keep one AC on at night in one room costs $60-100 usd depending how many naps I take. ;) If you want to run AC all day yes you will pay $200 or more a month easy. Comparable or cheaper than Canadian city, less reliable of course haha. Lucky that ... Read More
Making a living in the DR
You're not going to get a job here and pay is low even if you could. Those numbers you mentioned on rent are high. He's being ripped off. Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
I did it myself and it was hell but some how completed the process. Now the renew also major pain in the ** but now some is online finally. Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Hey Vilkas, I can help you in terms of Punta Cana. I've lived in DR 12 years and lived on both coasts. Let me know if you need some advise. Nice to meet you. Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Hi nice to meet you and join this forum. canadian living in dr since 2004. have a great day! Read More