Hi all!
Well, as the subject says, I'm going to be relocating to the DR and would appreciate some guidance. I'm in my mid twenties, Jewish and have been living in western Europe all my life.
Would someone be kind eough to give me a run-down of the basics. I'm not a millionaire and can count on about US$ 800/? 600 per month, which I think should be enough for a decent life. I'd also like to get an English-teaching or similar job there. In addition, I will have about US$ 60,000 at my disposal to buy an apartment. I'd like to live in a bigger city, somewhere safe and at the seaside, so I'm thinking Santo Domingo. Is there anywhere else I might want to consider? What is Santo Domingo like? From what I've seen on a few realters' websites, 60,000 bucks should get me a fair place to live. How about other expenses? What about services provision: broadband Internet, gas, water, etc? And just as important: what are some of the pitfalls I should most beware? BTW, my level of spoken Spanish is practically nil but I understand and read it well.
And last but not least, are there organized expat communities (US or European) in Republica Dominicana?
Thanks a lot.
Best,
Michael
Well, as the subject says, I'm going to be relocating to the DR and would appreciate some guidance. I'm in my mid twenties, Jewish and have been living in western Europe all my life.
Would someone be kind eough to give me a run-down of the basics. I'm not a millionaire and can count on about US$ 800/? 600 per month, which I think should be enough for a decent life. I'd also like to get an English-teaching or similar job there. In addition, I will have about US$ 60,000 at my disposal to buy an apartment. I'd like to live in a bigger city, somewhere safe and at the seaside, so I'm thinking Santo Domingo. Is there anywhere else I might want to consider? What is Santo Domingo like? From what I've seen on a few realters' websites, 60,000 bucks should get me a fair place to live. How about other expenses? What about services provision: broadband Internet, gas, water, etc? And just as important: what are some of the pitfalls I should most beware? BTW, my level of spoken Spanish is practically nil but I understand and read it well.
And last but not least, are there organized expat communities (US or European) in Republica Dominicana?
Thanks a lot.
Best,
Michael