

alabemos
American °µÍø½ûÇø in Dominican Republic
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American
Lives in santo domingo
Speaks Sign Language, Spanish, English
Registration: 09 November 2009
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Public transportation in Santo Domingo by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Santo Domingo ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...

Public transportation goes just about everywhere you can imagine, in the big cities, and even in the smaller ones there is usually a motoconcho to be had. The types of transportation are various sizes of buses on a route, public cars, which are ... Read More


Opening a new business in DR by Hyperboles
Hi every one, I'm looking for °µÍø½ûÇøs who actually opened a business in DR, to hear from you the dos ans donts in the procedure. Best regards, Myriam.

There are two things you need to be very aware of: liquidation pay, and the extra month's pay everyone gets at Christmas. Otherwise they can be totally unexpected expenses that can suddenly swamp your new business. Also be aware that it is very ... Read More


Banking in the DR by Irina.A
Hi I am not °µÍø½ûÇø yet, but am planning to moveto DR with my family in the next couple of years . I have been to DR several timeas and absolutely love it . I am doing my home work now and one thing i would love to ask °µÍø½ûÇøs : Banking . I have ...

You might want to keep your bank in your home country if possible, as do a lot of °µÍø½ûÇøs. You will need to build a relationship--usually get introduced by someone else, with an exchange house or bank so that they will cash your checks. Dominican ... Read More


The absolute minimum in dollars to live in DR :) by Chady3475
I am living now in New York City (The Bronx) and I will be going to DR around Feb 2010. I will only have a steady income of US$900 per month. Can I make it there? I already live in a fairly rough neighborhood here so some crime is not an issue! Also ...

My apt. in Santo Domingo Este (2009-2010) was three bedrooms two bath, complete with rats and mice from time to time, no screens (as is typical). $190 US per month. It was about $15 a month for electricity (no AC of course). This is on the wrong ... Read More


Do and don't in Dominican Republic by °µÍø½ûÇø.com
Are you living in Dominican Republic? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Dominican Republic? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Dominican ...

Do learn the language. If you aren't fluent, that's okay, but keep working on it. Don't wait till you can speak it perfectly to use it. Do share: it's rude to eat in front of someone without offering them some. Do be patient: most everything seems ... Read More