I`d better say - "Products needed but either not available (NA) or overpriced here" that are adviseable to bring in with you or with your friends.
(From my experience in Sosua-Cabarete-POP area only)
1. Shampoo & Conditioner
regular is two times expensive in DR than in NY (Costco), good quality organic - NA
2. Tooth paste -
regular is two times expensive in DR than in NY (Costco), good quality organic - NA
3. Dried fruits and berries (apricote, plums, figs, raisin, blackberry, ruspberry, etc)
regular is three times expensive in DR than in NY (Costco), good quality organic (no sugar added) - NA
4. nuts and seeds (almond, brazil, wallnut, sunflower, pumkinseed, etc)
regular is two times expensive in DR than in NY (Costco), good quality organic no salt no fried- NA
5. Mosquitto repellant
regular is two times expensive in DR than in NY , good quality - NA
6. Mouthwash
regular is two times expensive in DR than in NY (Costco), good quality organic - NA
7. Shaving cream
regular is two times expensive in DR than in NY (Costco), good quality organic - NA
8.Quality Cogniac
two times expensive in DR than in NY and 99% is fake
9. Quality perfume
substantially more expensive in DR than in NY and 99% is fake
10. Good chocolate
ferrero rocher is four times more expensive in DR than in NY (Costco)
11.Hemp seed oil
NA in DR
12. Condoms
Acceptable quality and real size for real man- three times more expensive in DR
13. Organic cold rolled oats
NA in DR
14. Advil
four times more expensive in DR than in NY (Costco)
15. Band aid
two times more expensive in DR
16. Good quality athletic shoes
NA in DR (Sosua/POP)
17. Kefir starter
NA in DR
18. Real caviar (sturgeon/ salmon)
NA in Sosua/POP area
19. Quality smoked fish (sturgeon/salmon)
Sturgeon - NA, Salmon - poor quality, overpriced
20. Sun block/ sun screen
Two times more expensive in DR than in NY.
21. Dishwashing liquid
acceptable quality - two times more expensive in DR
22. Green tea
Good quality in bulk - NA in DR. Low grade in packets - twice more expensive in DR
23. Organic apple cider vinegar with mother
NA in DR
24. Stevia
NA in DR
25. fiber mix
good quality NA in DR.
26. Myoplex protein shake
NA in DR.
So, my maletas are always full and a gang of friends impationatelly wait in airport to loot!!
Sorry if missed something!
Buen provecho!