mountainfrog
German expat in Dominican Republic
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German
Speaks German, English, Spanish
Registration: 29 August 2006
living cost in DR by kuda1965
does anybody have an idea for cost in Santo Domingo for one person/month: room (or small apartment) electricity tv internet food and How much i can make for a month without the knowledge of spanish language - can I make enough to cover the abouve ...
You probably will and that will give you more problems.... :dumbom: i am broke too and i know it is not easy to get to another country and start just like that. I have been on vacation in Bocca Chicca about 7 years ago and just 2 weeks ago i ... Read More
living cost in DR by kuda1965
does anybody have an idea for cost in Santo Domingo for one person/month: room (or small apartment) electricity tv internet food and How much i can make for a month without the knowledge of spanish language - can I make enough to cover the abouve ...
From what I have read so far about your situation: Your wish to live poor will come true. Whether this will result in happiness..... I very much doubt it. All the best. m'frog Read More
Will soon get married, Looking for furnitures to buy - Help please by luisenriquereyes
Hello everyone :) My name is Luis Enrique Reyes. I visited the DR back in April of this year 2014. Stayed for one month. I got to meet the love of my life :kiss: I will be visiting again soon in 10 days. This time with my mom so she can meet her ...
Check out the classified section of the newspapers here and there are at least 5 sites like http://emarket.do/ or http://www.mundoanuncio.com/ I believe, there is even a DR section on craiglist.... I wish you luck. m'frog Read More
Would appreciate your honesty, getting a little concerned by syringles
Complete Redo of my post regarding concerns.. I did it in a hurry before as I was on way out and didn't review what apparently was a novel of a text... Let me simply summarize that after a recent post with some honest negativity about the local ...
Friendship and friendship is not the same thing in different cultures. Here people will offer you their "friendship" within minutes after having met them. Nice, isn't it? Will your civilized antennas be sensitive enough to sense the ... Read More
Buying without being a permanent resident? by mietek
Hi everyone! My name is Mietek. I am Polish, living in Oakville, Ontario, Canada right now. I am 56 and started daydreaming about spending winters in Dominican Republic. I have been there a few times (Puerto Plata, Sosua and Punta Cana) just as a ...
As far as I know you do not need to be a resident to buy real estate here. There used to be a law that an individual could only buy a certain amount of land (I think, it was 2,000 sqm), otherwise a company had to be founded (which I did). That is no ... Read More
New Member - One new specific question for the expat experts by syringles
Not to retell my story but.. quickly, I am a person with MS. I am planning my first 6 month stay. I have traveled frequently however; cruises, Las Vegas hotels, etc. I have found always have wheelchair accommodations (even for snorkeling on a ...
Maybe it's best to establish a connection with a taxi driver who has a minibus. Do not use several drivers unless really necessary. Make sure it is a driver with a fairly new vehicle and recommended by someone you know and trust. Rent the vehicle + ... Read More
Price Mart by mpatti65
I went to Price Mart's home page today. Has anyone used them to buy anything?Seem's like the price's may be more then a little stiff.But i suppose if you couldn't get it in the DR, you'd proberly buy it cheaper on line at Sear's, even E-Bay.And have ...
Yes, offices in various places: http://cps-dom.com/oficinas We have been using them for many years, good service. Can packages be sent to the US through them as well?Theoretically, yes. But it is more like a one-way-service. CPS uses UPS, DHL or ... Read More
Dish TV by mpatti65
Ok, just got offline with Dish. Well they told me that I would have to order their service here in the USA and then get their programming in the D.R. thru camputer or smart phone.What the heck. Are they kidding me. Anyone here with Dish have the ...
We have internet and TV via satellite dishes. The US provider for the internet is very reliable. The speeds are nothing to write home about, but are perfectly sufficient for what we use the internet for. I pay 60$/month, better (faster) plans are ... Read More
ATV 4 Wheelers by Denlevi
I will be moving to the DR in a couple of weeks! I have turned the internet upside trying to find a dealer that sells ATV 4 wheelers in the DR without any results! Could you tell me if there is any or do I have to buy one here and ship it! I heard ...
You can get a feel for the market at http://www.supercarros.com There they are pricey and you should get one for a better price. There is a number of ad pages where you can search for ATV, motor贸n, 4WD vehicle, etc. Unless the ATV is from a resident ... Read More
looking for 2 German Shepard Puppies with papers
We have 3 pure GSD-puppies, 3 weeks old; the parent dogs live with us. I sent you a PM. m'frog Read More
wants to open a business close to the beach by argentina55
Hello I just subscribe to expat, we are planning to get retired and looking for a spot in DR., my husband wants to open a business close to the beach, any sugestions?
No problem to find one for sale. But wait, that should make you think... :rolleyes: All the best. m'frog Read More
Las Terrenas the best place to retire by dylan_10
Las Terrenas is a small village located in the Samana peninsula, one of the most beautiful and lush throughout the Dominican Republic: here are stunning beaches and bang in a sea of many colors, mostly flat because it is the only one in the 'island ...
Go to the states?? Ni loco! But I admit: I do not try to adapt to the local culture come hell or high water. (I did not do that in Asia nor in Africa, and haven't done it here either.) I am European, a gringo if you wish, and I'll stick to my ... Read More
Las Terrenas the best place to retire by dylan_10
Las Terrenas is a small village located in the Samana peninsula, one of the most beautiful and lush throughout the Dominican Republic: here are stunning beaches and bang in a sea of many colors, mostly flat because it is the only one in the 'island ...
Hmm, se vuelve loco aqu铆 my f谩cilemente... :rolleyes: And it does help to adapt to the "culture". m'frog Read More
Opening a new business in DR by Hyperboles
Hi every one, I'm looking for expats who actually opened a business in DR, to hear from you the dos ans donts in the procedure. Best regards, Myriam.
Bob is right and must have seen many businesses in the Sos煤a area which failed, mainly in the bar/restaurant sector. My experience is that expats with good training and professionalism in certain trades (electricians, plumbers, pool installation, ... Read More