It will take "Dinero" to get set up here.
Depending on what "First World" a lifestyle you want to live.
I don't know the extent of your "Dominican Experience",meaning at what age you went to NYC, and how many times you have visited, and family connections/support here in the DR.
Do you plan to rent an apt.?
Furnished, unfurnished, neighborhood,Car,entertainment,etc.
You could need as much as $10,000 US to just get started.
If you are "In Love" with the DR, just because you visited a few times recently, stayed at the beach, and didn't get to know Santo Domingo, better visit some more before you make the move.
If you know that you are financially, and mentally, prepared, why not.
You can always leave, you have American passports!
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