Papito NL
Dutch looking for information about Dominican Republic
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New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don'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 us more ...
Welcome Peter. Another Dutchman here, not many of those in the DR. Hope you find the info you are looking for or start a thread as Planner suggested. Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week.聽 She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT??聽 the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
San Cristobal. Construction workers average 1200 a day at the sites. But it鈥檚 not a tourist/expat area and I usually keep my gringo face out of sight while my Dominican relatives do the negotiation or the price goes way up. It鈥檚 how it ... Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week.聽 She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT??聽 the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 1200 per day is pretty much the standard for construction work. Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week.聽 She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT??聽 the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
Of course they try. 1000 pesos for 3 hours is already good pay. And make sure they do the work how you want it. Unless you like buckets of water thrown in the house. Read More
Getting Address for new Construction by Stacy ST
Does anyone have experience getting their land/lot registered with an address? We purchased a plot of land in an industrial area that is all new construction. We are told the street has name, but we do not know what it is and it is not yet ...
Same as Unclebuck, I just dropped the pin and added all other company info. A normal search via a browser will also find it. Looking at the stats the majority of interactions is via mobile google maps anyway. Read More
Registering a vehicle in DR without residency. by Gcjackson2277
Hi folks, Hope everyone is well. I am in the process of building a villa in Sousa area. I visit a lot and would like to ship a car vs renting when I travel. Is it possible to register and insured a car without residency?
@Steverino7777 鈥淐asa de conductor鈥� is de clause that puts you in a 鈥榟otel鈥�. Also many advice to install a dashcam in the car because no matter the accident you will likely get the blame unless you have some proof. Read More
Build a house (loan?) by MH3
Hey guys! Quick question about building a house. We own land, but the banks we鈥檝e talked to don鈥檛 do mortgages for new construction like in the U.S. They say the only way is through a 鈥渂uilder,鈥� where the house is already ...
Good advice is already mentioned. Even when possible, loans are very expensive in the DR, normal mortgages already have around 14% interest rate. You will also need onsite presence or, like they say, you will build two houses and one is yours. Read More
Best ant killer available in the DR? by wondering9
I'm suddenly getting a lot of ants, despite being pretty religious about not leaving food out & washing up right after eating. My landlady says they do this every fall and recommends something called Baygon. I looked it up and it looks pretty ...
Baygon is popular but pretty aggressive, Best when sprayed on (kills cockroaches in minutes) but is not lasting long. I wouldn鈥檛 use it up in a kitchen. Although it smells like perfume (why??) avoid any area for half an hour when it鈥檚 ... Read More
Best way to transfer money from US to Dominican bank account by wondering9
Any insights or opinions on the best way to transfer money from a US to a Dominican bank account?I've seen Remitly recommended here and I think that's what I'll end up going with, but I was curious about other options, especially Wise and Xe.My ...
I use the Western Union app. Foreign bank>Dom bank. Also low fees and fast transfers. Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
@wondering9 At least this herd was guided. I have seen cows coming out of the bush, roaming around houses and ending with a casual parade on the busy street. I usually grab a chair and watch the show evolve. Read More
Hurricane season 2025 by planner
Lets use this to track the storms that are on the way! Our last one Erin passed to the north of us and had few serious affects on us. I do not think we will always get this lucky so lets keep track of whats going on here!Currently we are watching ...
Actually ocean temperatures and global currents are the main drivers of weather systems. That鈥檚 why hurricanes develop at the end of summer. Just like mountain areas the Mona passage could divert or weaken some of it (in a different way) but ... Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
@PARADISECAT That鈥檚 a classic. A final check is when you start the car check if the gas gauge goes up about the amount you鈥檙e expecting. Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
I can count the trusted on the fingers of one hand by now. Somehow these numbers went down over the years, never up. Not my fault.One funny scam is when my wife鈥檚 older sister handed out lottery tickets to everyone at Christmas. Sure 10 ... Read More
Road safety in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Dominican Republic as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Dominican ...
@CherylAny insight on Dominican traffic will be negative so I tried a different approach 馃槈The opposite of my remarks is the reality. Read More
Road safety in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Dominican Republic as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Dominican ...
Driving is safe and easy.Roads are perfect and clean.Domestic drivers are well educated.Enforcement is top notch but not needed.Right of way is always given.Driving at night is romantic.Dominican traffic has the lowest death toll in the ... Read More