Favorable locations

5POSTS

4 years ago

I am wanting to move to DR mostly for climate.聽 I am moving from a high mountain location, so the heat will take some adjustment.

People do seem quite friendly there.聽 Am I being naive?

How expensive is electricity there, to run an air conditioner?聽 I think I'd like to live in a higher location in DR, and perhaps a place that is not so wet.聽 Traffic noise is a problem for me, so I'd consider a smaller town.聽 Any suggestions?

Are you able to get the same kind of pharmaceuticals there as the US?

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cdavis1175 Guest

0POSTS

4 years ago

Jarabacoa is nice it's in the mountains and not to busy nice rivers and good amenities.

cdavis1175 Guest

0POSTS

4 years ago

Welcome.

To live outside expat communities one needs to be at least semi fluent in Spanish. Even to live in Jarabacoa where there is a small expat community would be a challenge without a good understanding of the language imo.

With a good steady sea breeze the need for air conditioning is much reduced. Worth considering some coastal locations.

People are as friendly as the smile. Dont judge the book by the cover.

There are threads on electricity service and cost.

Most medications including generic versions are found here without prescription.

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ajjs3468 Active member

39POSTS

4 years ago

Good, the most advisable thing is to contact a real estate.聽 Although if we have high places and the temperature is accommodated, you are looking for, DR in winter is sometimes cold (not always) or cool not always only in Constance and Jarabacoa is high in mountains, cold sometimes foggy.聽 Another mountain lugst and always sunny is Saman谩 beautiful view of the beach from the heights, in Sosua above "los chivos" Puerto Plata, only if you have to drive a lot to get there ..

luck :Gracias:

ajjs3468 Active member

39POSTS

4 years ago

in medicines you find yourself without any special problems having your good health insurance,

RockyM Serial expat

527POSTS

4 years ago

You do not mention whether you have been to the DR before. Very important, and a guide for further advice. An all-inclusive in Punta Cana does not count聽聽;0)

planner Dominican Republic Expert

17773POSTS

4 years ago

If you qualify for residency as a pensioner then that is enough income for a reasonable lifestyle for one person.聽聽Living away from tourist areas generally lowers the overall cost of living.

Pensionado775 New member

5POSTS

4 years ago

Thanks for the detailed advice.

Entiendo poco Espa帽ol y quiero aprender mas.聽驴Puedo encantrar bien tutor?聽聽驴Quanto es?聽

Maybe I will start in an expat community and hunt around for more variety.

planner Dominican Republic Expert

17773POSTS

4 years ago

And looking for a tutor is best once you know where you will settle if you like face to face!

cdavis1175 Guest

0POSTS

4 years ago

#10

I guess by seeking a higher location, you want cooler and drier environment.

The higher mountain ranges tend to be wet except less so down in the south west.

The Pedenales province is going to get developed and will be a new tourist hub in years to come. The mountain ranges behind are dryer and the winds in that part of the country are steady.

The south west is beautiful with very small expat communities at this time but with two by passes under construction around Bani and Azua and an aiport it will become much more accessible quickly from the capital.

The mountains north of Azua around Padre Las Casas are also drier and lovely but few expats.

I live in a low mountain area in Monte Plata province north of the capital but it can get very hot and humid here with lack of breezes.

goinforit Contributor

103POSTS

4 years ago

#11

My wife and I will be coming to Las Terrenas in two weeks and staying for six months. Any recommendations for clothes to pack for the winter months would be appreciated