About dave6

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Cap Haitien, Nord, Haiti

Citizen Of:

United States

HR/Relo
Professional:

Provider of Expat-Related Services & Products

Some Forum Posts:

Haiti: Moving and finding work in Haiti as a white person:

people will charge insane prices for a decent apartment, even a mediocre room. you need to fight for the right price. I know people who pay 1000-2000US for an apartment for the month but a Haitian could get that same apartment for 350US-600 a month. I lived in Cap Haitien from 2005-2011 on 350 a month for a small apartment on the coast in a good part of town and that came with my utilities. food is very cheap if yo ushop in the local markets. if your a single man buying just for yourself you could get a months supply of food on 100 US no problem if you shop in the grocery stores you will pay as much even more than you do in the US. Being your White you will want a truck/automobile because its constant harassment on the streets especially if you walk. but if you can handle yourself then walk. buying a truck in Haiti is a pain in the ass get on in DR or a motorcycle if you want to keep it cheap but beware they will be very expensive. you can bring a car/truck from the USA and ship it in but get ready for red tape and hellish taxes and fees and mind games from corrupt officials. i can live well in Haiti on 1200-1500 dollars a month US but most people need more like 2000-3000 depends on what your standards and needs are. if you need more help send me a message - David

Haiti: Shopping in Haiti:

just a video of my daily shopping routine to give all of you new comers to Haiti a glimpse into the world of outdoor markets - link http://youtu.be/84xobuBpMmA

Haiti: dave6:

my email is djjazzydave@juno.com. I lived in cap Haitien Haiti for about 7 years and spent much time in the PAP area but now i am in Jamaica. i go back to Haiti on a regular basis. any questions you have i would be happy to answeremail me anytime

Haiti: renting a house in Haiti:

i wish i could be of more help but you are asking for a big living space and i live in a small apartment. however there are websites that have Haitian homes for rent in the PAP area. check out this site http://www.viviun.com/Rentals/Haiti/ renting a house in Haiti can be very cheap but beware people will do all they can to over charge sometimes even insanely high amounts of money they will ask for. learn the economy and fight for the right price.

Haiti: Relocating wife to Haiti from USA:

i guess my first suggestion is....buy her a plane ticket? please give more detail where are you from? american citizens can stay in Haiti up to 6 months but if you over stay your visa it is often not a issue. at least it is almost never a issue in okap but pap may be a problem. if your wife wants to stay longer than 6 months she can apply for a longer visa

Haiti: Florist in PAP! Please help.:

i wish i saw this post sooner. i have a friend of the family who is a florist in pap. here is a suggestion call hotel christoph in cap haitien and ask for the manger she is a friends with a florist in okap named geroge if she puts you in contact with him he could help but again sorry i could not be of help earlier

Haiti: want to visit haiti:

where in Haiti do you want to visit? the nord? PAP region? what area and what city? and what kind of experience are you looking for? are you interested in a tourist experience or do you want to see the country for what it is? what do you need and want to know in specific?

Haiti: Les Cayes:

I have never been there but i hear mostly good things compared to PAP or Okap. it is a small city and i have been told it is often boring wth little to do but some activity like a few small disco techs with live music and DJs, bars and a few restaurants. there are large carnivals several times a year. I heard it is rather peaceful and the crime rate is lower than most areas and there is little violence. I am sure you can find many fun things to do if you look for them and are creative. as far as cost it should be like okap. I may be wrong but i know for sure it is cheaper than PAP. in OKAP you can find a good apartment with current and running water for around 350 US. yo ucan even find decent places cheaper than that but a place that you pay 350 at may even provide you with drinking water but i am sure you could find a good place for 200 but you need to look and not let people take you for a ride people will do all they can to over charge you and there are many people that will do all they can to remove yo from your money...dont let them. food is cheap if you go to the local market and produce is very cheap a single person could eat well on less than 150 even 80-100 dollars us 7-800 haitian dollars /4 thousand gourdes the grocery stores are more expensive but you will not have to deal with hard sells and people ripping you off or causing trouble for you. taxi fare is 25 gourdes/5 haitian dollars for a ride in town across town it goes up 50 gourdes and triple the distance 100 and goes up like that tap taps are 5 gourdes in town thats like 2 cents restaurants are often cheap depending on where you go.you can get a plate of beans and rice for 50 gourdes and add chicken or meat 100 gourdes but i suggest you eat in nice restaurants. basic medical care is cheap ect ect

Haiti: Need a Car Rental:

are you in PAP area? or okap? i could give you connections in Cap Haitien or PAP. it is easy to find a taxi service that would drive you for 50 to 100 US a day depending on how far you are driving. as long as you covered fuel cost you can find a driver very cheap

Haiti: Most Important Household Items to Take to Haiti:

Many items that are made abroad will cost you double in Haiti or in some cases triple. Bring a truck or car and fill it with as much as you can because the shipping companies charge you by size not weight. i would bring a TV, video game systems, dvds, games, mattress/bed and bedding, pillows, radio, flashlight, batteries, tools, computer/hardware/software if you own a gun i would bring that as well.

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9/24/2010

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