Cost of Living Dominican Republic 2024 - Moving to Dominican Republic - Santo Domingo, DR 🇩🇴
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Күн бұрынWhat is the cost of living in the Dominican Republic? If you are thinking of moving to the Dominican Republic, I'll let you know the cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 2024 as a couple. Today's video will give you the Dominican Republic cost of living in US dollars, alongside the expense in Dominican pesos.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:04 Rent
2:40 Electricity
3:44 Running Water
4:08 Drinking Water
4:35 Groceries
5:28 Gas
6:02 Internet
6:13 Cellular Data
7:04 Public Transportation
7:44 Uber
8:17 Gym
9:03 Barber
9:33 Conclusion
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@NorberisR 5 ай бұрын
Glad you made this video people don't understand you can live affordable here in DR it all depends on your lifestlye and where you live. Thanks for sharing and congrats on your marriage🎉
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
Yes, for sure!! Thank you so much, Norberis!! ☺️☺️
@0.o793 3 ай бұрын
Yes, you can also afford to in Haiti, is cheaper, why don't you go to a cheaper country?
@joblakelisbon 11 күн бұрын
I live in Santo Domingo. You can go that cheap but I usually spend about 2k a month to live like a king.
@rontheronin 5 ай бұрын
I been thinking of moving back home to DR and this video popped up. Thank you for this video
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
You’re welcome, I’m happy to hear it came at the perfect time for you! ☺️ I’m sure you miss the DR a lot.
@akedaake5309 5 ай бұрын
Me too
@jaym9200 5 ай бұрын
$706 for two people is just amazing to me. I'm considering moving to DR myself. I'm single so I assume it'll be a little cheaper for me.
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
Yes, it very well could be. But of course, it all depends on lifestyle choices. Best of luck! 🤗
@LivingtheDRdream 2 ай бұрын
I live in Santiago. Believe me, everything is expensive here like in the USA except for rent. Your will need $2500 per month just to barely enjoy life and live comfortably. Anything below that is just existing in DR. Not living. You will need to own a car in DR, otherwise your life will be very inconvenient and boring
@toygirl46 Ай бұрын
@@LivingtheDRdream absolutely right! She gave a wrong estimate.
@LivingtheDRdream Ай бұрын
@@toygirl46 I know right. All these KZfaqrs be lying or just say "depends on your lifestyle choices " when mean stay home all day and eat ham sandwiches all day and be bore to death 🤣🤣
@chillycharles910 Ай бұрын
@@LivingtheDRdreamI don't spend $2500 in Atlanta per month. I happened to get a good interest rate on my mortgage and my vehicles are paid off. Also don't have any credit card debt. I'm splitting time between here and SD and I'm still able to spend on average $1500 there.
@flow2528 5 ай бұрын
700 to 800 is how much we spent in groceries here in nyc a month.
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
🥲🥲🥲
@ElvisGarciaDeJesus-bl4cf 2 ай бұрын
jajajaja, true. I live in New York and I heard that Florida is even worst. This is why I'm moving to the DR soon.
@user-pz1tn3ki6z Ай бұрын
Good info,i live about18 miles from Santo Domingo ,beach area, I live on the same amount,you talked about,iam retired,with Dominican wife,own home,dont pay rent.
@kara.g. Ай бұрын
Sounds lovely! Thanks for sharing
@RozyRoPink150 5 ай бұрын
I think it really depends where you live in Dominican Republic and your lifestyle. Many people live above their means in Dominican Republic, drive nice cars, and like to spend money on resorts and entertainment, drinking, dancing, spas, etc. an apartment in Piantini is about $1500 rent. But that’s Piantini. Much higher end
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
100% agree! There’s no shortage of leisure activities to spend on here, that’s for sure. It all depends on your interests 🙂
@evelynmatos7022 4 ай бұрын
Yes it does depend where you live and if you have kids. I live in the east side in San Pedro and my monthly fees with the children school averages to 1,500 u.s dollar a month. This is still cheap in Florida my monthly fees were over 5 grand a month
@BUSHWICKM1A1 5 ай бұрын
I was born here , raised in states, been back almost 3 yrs and yes 800 dollars is definitely doable , if you live like a local u can get by easy just learn to spend pesos
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
Definitely! I’m all about living like a local.
@PolishBehemoth Ай бұрын
what if you have personal interests or weird health problems that prevent you from livjng like a local? So how do you produce the money to live a better life than what youre describing?
@PolishBehemoth Ай бұрын
Ive been to DR 4 times btw.
@khaos2915 Ай бұрын
So, to leave let say in the middle class/ lower-middle class, if you rent it can be over $500 in rent and upper middle class over $1000. If you buy, with a fine downpayment on a non-high class area but nice residential, you'll pay around $800 monthly but you are paying toward your own apartment. In regards to heatlcare, if yo get a well paying job localy, most likely you'll get law health care through your employer , sometimes they also pay for a complementary healthcare plan, if not the casa, you pay like $1500 pesos/ US $20 extra for a better plan or extra coverage. I can say for experience that for a single person leaving alone US$2600 a month, should be enough, rent or morgage of an apartment(a house gets too expensive quickly), groceries, electricity, water, car payments, home gas is cheap and as mentioned in the video, it is a monthly expense most of the time, montly celullar plan and a high speed internet(200/300 MB, if you leave outsite Santo domingo sometimes it's difficult but you can get it).
@khaos2915 Ай бұрын
Lower middle class/ not pay check to pay check used to get be good with US$1300. However, after covid it's just crazy. Don't get me wrong, US$1700 is still a priviledge salary but that will change in 1 to 2 years if things keep going like this.
@Tonyfernandez45 4 ай бұрын
Excellent content I love,thank you for sharing this important information 😊.
@kara.g. 4 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching! 🤗
@pylex111 Ай бұрын
Hi Kara, Thanks for posting. Great info.
@kara.g. 29 күн бұрын
Hello, thanks for watching! 😊
@raffymartin 5 ай бұрын
Gas = Propane for the Stoves. Actually there are also cars with equiepment installed that can use propane as their fuel and many come like already from Korea, like Kias for example.
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for noting that! Very interesting fact about Kias!
@lau77771hh 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing. But yes, that's living frugally. 😂 I used to live in Mallorca and USA and I came back to my country (DR)... I think my quality of life has improved, even though I make less money. 😅
@teofilosuarez7802 5 ай бұрын
Cool infomation ❤❤❤❤
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 🫶🏻
@cooldoctor174 5 ай бұрын
Thanks, very helpful
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
I’m happy to help! Thank you so much for the super, I really appreciate it!! ☺️☺️☺️
@bobotico 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
Happy to help 😊
@josealfonsosilvalatorre1826 5 ай бұрын
Excelente video
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
Muchas gracias!!
@roger55es Ай бұрын
I live I Spain & Dominican Republic 24 years , The quality of life in Spain is fantastic. Down side winter months . The Dominican Republic to live in is for energy a lot cheaper. Downside Wine & Cheeses are 30% to 40%, 11 pesos per KW = 20c Transport is over congestive in capital but as i live in Juan Dolio its little fishing village is sleepy secure & easy access to beaches. Golf is available at great prices . Great coverage on costs of living here . Should help a lot of people
@kara.g. Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this side-by-side comparison based on your extensive experience! I always hope to help people and I think your comment is very helpful as well!
@sheilaroninson1361 28 күн бұрын
God bless, new subscriber here❤!
@kara.g. 27 күн бұрын
Amen, thank you! 🤗
@ElvisGarciaDeJesus-bl4cf 2 ай бұрын
Wwwaoo $706 US dollar a month???? I'm moving to the DR with my wife. This video was very helpful Kara, thank you so much. I will save a lot of money by living in the Dominican Republic and I do love Santo Domingo City, thanks.
@kara.g. 2 ай бұрын
I’m so glad to hear this was helpful!! Yes, there’s definitely a lot of opportunity to save money living here. I hope your move goes well!! 🤗
@overdoseproductions9011 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I’m preparing to move after graduation.
@kara.g. 2 ай бұрын
Awesome, glad I could help! Hope the move goes well!! 🙏🏻
@Bochanable 3 ай бұрын
I’m planning on moving at the end of the year/beginning of 2025. After all the KZfaq clips I’ve watched about Santo Domingo, yours is the most thorough and exciting. Thank you sooooo much….because leaving San Francisco, my home, is a bit melancholy………BUT this adds great snapshots of life. Que barrio tu viives. I liked the Barrio Juliet. Do you know it and do you have a point of view about it? Thanks again. This was really informative, concise and uplifting!!!
@kara.g. 3 ай бұрын
Aww, that makes me so happy to hear!! I understand leaving home can be tough. I haven’t heard of the Barrio Juliet, but it’s good that you have an idea of a place you like! Thanks for your kind comment and I hope your move goes well!!
@luckylefty81 20 күн бұрын
im moving to DR end of next year, im preparing and have a plan. ive been going for vacation for 5 years now. i have very good pension so im 85% sure im looking foward to living good out there in puerto plata. im bringing my dad with me too and he gets social security. im looking to spend at most 1k a month for a 2 bed or 3 bedroom home
@mkcruz7 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful video .... What area would you recommend in Santo Domingo east ? Once again thank you
@gif24gt60 3 ай бұрын
Heard the utilities will knock ur socks off with the AC😮 Health insurance will blow that budget over $1,000. Not to mention if u want to take occasional trips off the island. Maybe closer to $1,800.
@louiedangelo3843 2 ай бұрын
Under a 125 us dollar for electicity using the a/c most of the time
@shahriararyan1410 3 ай бұрын
Hi thank for information and ا want to move the DR from Canada defiantly is awesome place
@kara.g. 3 ай бұрын
You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!!
@raybueno1901 5 ай бұрын
that is how much I make here in Santiago and I live pretty good 🤗
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
I’m glad to hear it, thanks for sharing! 😊
@yourm0msboyfriend 5 ай бұрын
Very informative! I have family in DR and I plan on moving there to try it out for about a year or so. I plan on keeping my job, so how often would you say you have issues with the internet or the power going out?
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
Awesome, I’m glad you found it helpful! That’s a good idea to try it out first. In my experience, the power or internet goes out on as many as nine days in a month, BUT it *usually* comes back in a matter of minutes. One thing that’s saved me is a backup battery pack for the wifi. Hope this helps!
@carlospezzotti6239 22 күн бұрын
Food is very expensive in the Dominican Republic and some Overheads as well. The only thing that is cheaper is rent. However everything else is expensive
@DarkAngelBright 5 ай бұрын
Interesting video 😅 watching from Philippines 🇵🇭 i feel like it same price here too but compare to water gallon which is 40 pesos here and the haircut 💈 50-70 pesos here 😅😅 ❤
@kara.g. 4 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks for watching! 😊 That's interesting how comparable the cost of living here is to the Philippines!
@hennybautista3520 5 ай бұрын
Hello Kara I subscribed to your channel. I think its about right your monthly expenses. I live in La Vega Dominican Republic. I spend less than you on my monthly expenses. I spend about $500 us a month. That includes internet, Wifi, Water, Gas, 4 cable boxes, And groceries, And my electric bill.I own my house.
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
Hello! Thanks for subscribing!! 😊 Sounds like our spending is pretty comparable. How do you like La Vega?
@hennybautista3520 5 ай бұрын
@@kara.g. I love it
@armandosanchez8901 5 ай бұрын
Basically the same.... except for the rent
@nesq4104 3 ай бұрын
What's average home price for concrete home in la vega?
@RANDOMPOLAND85 19 күн бұрын
Yes just pick cheap provider in non residencial area like me 😂❤
@pastorajacquelinemejia5929 4 ай бұрын
Amazing video! Do you make USD from your work from home job?
@kara.g. 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes, I make USD.
@pastorajacquelinemejia5929 4 ай бұрын
@kara.g. I've been watching your videos and noticed your a teacher and it's a remote job. I've never heard of it and found it interesting. I want to take a remote us job and make usd in the dominican republic
@marierodriquez7886 5 ай бұрын
How much is health ins.?
@polishhercrownpersonaldeve1771 4 ай бұрын
I would love to move back to Este, can you suggest an area where the power doesn't go out frequently?
@kara.g. 4 ай бұрын
I think in most places in Santo Domingo Este the power won't go out frequently for an extended period of time, although I can't say for sure. It's more frequent than the US, but usually, it comes back on in a matter of minutes and it's not a huge problem.
@MillionaireEssentials Ай бұрын
What realtor did you use to find that apartment?
@kara.g. Ай бұрын
We actually didn’t use a realtor. You can find out more in this video we made talking about how we found it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eZhkZZd61LrUeYU.html
@jevitigre 3 ай бұрын
Kara, do you have to meet a schedule from your work at home or do you work the schedule you choose?
@kara.g. 3 ай бұрын
I choose my own schedule!
@jevitigre 3 ай бұрын
Excelente!
@marvin6016 4 ай бұрын
Hey good video. I am wanting to live there a month with my daughter for a month. My budget would be 700 USD a month for rent. What area of town should I look in that safe? I am coming from Canada.
@kara.g. 4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Your budget would give you a pretty wide variety of choices for renting. An "aparta estudio" would probably be best if you're just coming for a month. The center of the city is considered safe, like Piantini and Naco. Hope this helps!
@finefix77 3 ай бұрын
hi there, just wondering is it safe to live there .
@kara.g. 3 ай бұрын
Hello! I’ve actually just posted a video about this, in part inspired by your comment 😊 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/msWgfK2p2Zedhp8.htmlsi=l1tdZA4BCbH2NOPT
@JohnLp-mz3oy Ай бұрын
❤️❤️👫💘
@MrJoseTiger 3 ай бұрын
What website can I find an apartment in Santo domingo?
@kara.g. 3 ай бұрын
Hi! I recommend this video I made about how we found our apartment kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eZhkZZd61LrUeYU.htmlsi=0rSB7pu0YL6L8wIr but one place you could check is Facebook marketplace.
@ap3885 13 күн бұрын
I guess anyone can retire there with just social security checks from the USA
@nellie5337 4 ай бұрын
I had a question my husband lives in the Dominican Republic I want go live there but I’m looking for work to work remotely over there what type of work you do and are they hiring
@kara.g. 4 ай бұрын
I do online tutoring. With Cambly, they are just about always hiring!
@nellie5337 4 ай бұрын
@@kara.g.Do you need a degree ? And if you don’t mind can you share the website to apply is it hourly position? Thank you 🙏
@kara.g. 3 ай бұрын
@@nellie5337It is an hourly position and you don’t need a degree. You can apply here: www.cambly.com/invite/DJDFP2VB?st=031524&sc=4 hope this helps!
@0.o793 3 ай бұрын
😂 I'm laughing like crazy with the comments, are you crazy? 60% of the people work like crazy for 300 or less monthly, and they have to take care of 3 more people.
@kara.g. 3 ай бұрын
Hahaha I’m glad it’s making you laugh! 🤣 It’s so true- MANY people make it work with much less.
@BAJAPANTYRECORDS 5 ай бұрын
Oh we talking about 800 dollars mmmmm naaaa our lifestyle is way yo high than that lol ,if you go to the malecon at night time some of us spend more than that just in arcohol lol
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
😅 wow! Different budgets for different lifestyles
@alfonsotarazona2320 5 ай бұрын
That's living barely
@RM-ww5td 5 ай бұрын
Gas for the stove propane tank
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
👍🏻
@joelouis5118 2 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
@marie-helenecauvin5378 3 ай бұрын
Good infos but could you speak slower ? Very hard to follow you !
@kara.g. 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@LevilleFon 5 ай бұрын
move to punta cana
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
I’m fine in Santo Domingo 🙂
@bonafide227 5 ай бұрын
Punta Cana is like Beverly Hills in the Dominican Republic you have to be rich to live there
@LevilleFon 5 ай бұрын
@@bonafide227 I'm not rich and I could find very good options
@musicabcofficial5799 5 ай бұрын
NYC I SPEND 2500 every month and I live like a miserable person 😂😂😂 IN A ROOM
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
😭 oh nooo 🫣
@BAJAPANTYRECORDS 5 ай бұрын
Dollars or pesos?
@trinidadinternational 5 ай бұрын
Dollars
@LivingtheDRdream 2 ай бұрын
This is the same equivalent to leaving in states on $1800 budget. Apartment in the hood $900/ no car, buses or walking / zero entertainment or social life/no restaurants. Trust me, you will need $2500 per month to live comfortably in DR, anything less than that isn’t living. You are just existing and pretty much just stay in your house 24/7
@kara.g. 2 ай бұрын
😂🤦♀️ have a nice day
@AlientoAcustico 2 ай бұрын
That’s not true at all, you can pay 220 dollars for the same apartment you would pay 800 dollars living in the downtown, if you are smart you just get an apartment 10 minutes away from the downtown so you can save 500 and still live in Santo Domingo and a nice place.
@LivingtheDRdream 2 ай бұрын
@@AlientoAcustico $220 for apt is unlivable condition for me . $400 and up is livable
@AlientoAcustico 2 ай бұрын
@@LivingtheDRdream oh I see
@bergesfrank001 5 ай бұрын
At least $ 2,000.00 dollars you need, to live a confortable life in santo Domingo Este, Dominican republic, not rich! 🇩🇴
@robertbido2894 5 ай бұрын
Fake
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
Perhaps for some people or a large family, but as seen in the video, we get along well with much less! 🙂
@laughifyouwant5131 5 ай бұрын
I don't know if you know, but 2,000 dollars are 117,227 pesos, that is a rich salary. Maybe you're not living in Dominican Republic. For you to survive as middle class you need 1,000 dollars, that is 58,613 pesos. With 80,000 pesos, that is 1,365 dollas you live very well in Dominican Republic
@EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi 5 ай бұрын
Yeah, there's a lot of people fronting that they got the dollars, and they don't realize that a lot of families over there, live with less than $1000 a month, very well!!@@laughifyouwant5131
@rubyalmand 5 ай бұрын
Claro que no, se vive bien con mucho menos
@yoeldelacruz5122 5 ай бұрын
Yo me robo la luz y donde quiera que voy lo hago 😂😂😂😂😂
@kara.g. 5 ай бұрын
😅😅😅
@yoeldelacruz5122 5 ай бұрын
@@kara.g. I am so glad to be a Dominican
@toygirl46 Ай бұрын
Her rent is suspiciously low, as well as food price.
@kara.g. Ай бұрын
😂😂😂
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