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Dr vs mexico
PlantaFULL said:
From the places you mentioned as far as Brazil.... predominantly a tour's trap. They do not even come close to real Brazil just like Rio and SP for culture and your best bang for the buck. Just a little insight, look at places like sao luis,joao pessoa... very cheap, safe, 24-hour electric, public transportation, airport, and great seafood along with hospitality. And also $50,000 will buy you a nice set up close to the beach and also good schools for your children.
Personally I like the DR lot, for the people that heritage and many other things...... but there's a lot other places to look at.
easygoin said:
I am aware, I grew up in Belo Horizonte
I mentioned the NE cities since those are the closest comparison candidates to the DR in terms of climate and lifestyle... And with that background, the DR realestate to me is in a 1st world price category. I love it here too tho.I guess we all think the grass is greener
I myself just love Brazil. I cannot think of a better feeling then getting off the airplane in Rio and head elsewhere in the country.... just gorgeous and I'll never see the whole country in my lifetime... sad.
PlantaFULL said:I am aware, I grew up in Belo Horizonte
I myself just love Brazil. I cannot think of a better feeling then getting off the airplane in Rio and head elsewhere in the country.... just gorgeous and I'll never see the whole country in my lifetime... sad.
There are a few misconceptions in this thread. Comparisons are dangerous if you don't compare apples with apples. The classifications came into being as necessary for trade, and for purposes of harmonization of import and export tariff schedules, and not necessarily as a indictment on a country. So, 3rd world may mean undeveloped in terms of global trade (paperwork, computers), but does not necessarily mean a bad place. Development is a term that is just too open to interpretation.
From the Wikipedia (and I think this is the correct information)
According to the United Nations Statistics Division:
<dl><dd>In the United Nations system there is no established convention for the designation of "developed" and "developing" countries or areas. In common practice, Japan in Asia, Canada and the United States in North America, Australia and New Zealand in Oceania, and Europe are considered "developed" regions or areas. In international trade statistics, the Southern African Customs Union is also treated as a developed region and Israel as a developed country; and countries of eastern Europe and the former U.S.S.R. countries in Europe are not included under either developed or developing regions.</dd></dl>The Dominican Republic is usually categorised under the SIDS category - Small Island Developing States.
From the Wikipedia (and I think this is the correct information)
According to the United Nations Statistics Division:
<dl><dd>In the United Nations system there is no established convention for the designation of "developed" and "developing" countries or areas. In common practice, Japan in Asia, Canada and the United States in North America, Australia and New Zealand in Oceania, and Europe are considered "developed" regions or areas. In international trade statistics, the Southern African Customs Union is also treated as a developed region and Israel as a developed country; and countries of eastern Europe and the former U.S.S.R. countries in Europe are not included under either developed or developing regions.</dd></dl>The Dominican Republic is usually categorised under the SIDS category - Small Island Developing States.
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PlantaFULL said:
Well, I can say that the DR is definately more expensive than Brazil, despite Brazil being the wealthier country. Food is cheaper, and so is transportation to a degree.
Yes, I've heard though, that the DR is generally cheaper than the other Caribbean islands......
I will admit that the DR is generally safer.
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Safado said:
I agree it feels safe after having lived here for 2 years. When I first arrived tho, I have to say the "look" of the DR got me worried. The "iron bars" on every window, every balcony, hell I even see caged AC's and Tinacos, give a wrong impression at first. Especially if one comes from a another country that supposedly has a higher crime rate and more violent criminality like Brasil or Mexico... countries in which most people associate such bars with ghetto or favela-bordertown.
Well, getting back to DR vs Mexico, I think both countries have their positive and negative aspects. Life can be pleasant in both countries for many people. When it comes to cities to see, Mexico beats most other Latin countries, including architecture and cultural heritage, both Hispanic and Pre- Hispanic. After all, Mexico use to be a viceroyalty of the Spanish Empire. Today it is hard to tell which is more affordable. In Mexico it depends on the region. DR is smaller and its cities are more recent, at least when it comes to architecture and style. When it comes to natural scenery and beauty, perhaps DR is more striking, the same goes for Cuba and other more tropical countries, but even Mexico has its verdant areas and valleys. One aspect I have heard discussed by many US citizens living in Mexico is the very good quality and affordability of health care there. I think that in that field Mexico is ahead of DR. One thing to watch now is the final outcome of the elections in Mexico and wheather they will be followed by political and economic instability or democratic acceptance of its results.
For many US citizens, Mexico is closer than DR, for others who live on the East Coast, DR is a more convenient destination.
For many US citizens, Mexico is closer than DR, for others who live on the East Coast, DR is a more convenient destination.
Nals, I deleted your post because it does not fit ... I deleted all references that do not fit, yours, as well as mine - we don't want to bore the readers with off-topic issues. I'll come back on pm...
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Being a beach lover and an investor in the DR, I am surprised that no one has compared beaches, beach access, beach close to civilization between the 2 countries. I have been to both countries and find the beaches in the DR much cleaner and easier access on the north coast of DR. Again Mexico is a big country. I have heard that you just can't swim on many beaches in Mexico because of pollution. Anyways, I'd be interested to hear a beach comparison between the 2. Keep up this good thread!