Whether you're already living in Santo Domingo or preparing to move to Santo Domingo, our Expat Guide to Living in Dominican Rep offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Santo Domingo. For answers to specific questions, visit our Dominican Rep Forum to talk with expats in Santo Domingo.
Thinking of retiring in the Dominican Republic? One member shares advice about moving to Santo Domingo.
Be prepared to adjust. Be prepared to be frustrated and to want to smack your head into the wall. But also be prepared to find the small joys here!! The people are remarkably friendly and helpful.
One expat retiree in Santo Domingo hasn't exactly found paradise. Having lived there 3 months, he has realized that there is racism among Dominicans, lots of noise and pollution and few job opportunities. He recommends that retirees have at least $3,000 per month for living expense.
Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Santo Domingo with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Santo Domingo, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.
Submit an International School ReviewMost expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Santo Domingo. If you are already living in Santo Domingo, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportRetiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Santo Domingo by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Santo Domingo? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Santo Domingo by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
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An Expat Discusses Living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep
Be prepared to adjust. Be prepared to be frustrated and to want to smack your head into the wall. But also be prepared to find the small joys here!! The people are remarkably friendly and helpful.
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