You do a amazing job, I can see your frustration anytime you felt like you messed up, But trust me, what you are doing is amazing and your are doing well 😀
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤️🇩🇴❤️
@angelo8336 Жыл бұрын
As usual, another helpful video. I'd definitely say $1200 a month is possible depending on where you want to live. There are actually some nice, fully furnished 2-bedroom condos/apartments around the country in the $400-$700 range. Of course there are cheaper and also more expensive options. A friend of mine just moved to the Punta Cana area and got a 2-bedroom just minutes to the beach for $450 a month. And I have seen even furnished houses here where I live for $500 a month with 3 bedrooms, porch, back patio, etc. Unless you spend a lot on entertainment, $1200 a month should allow for fairly comfortable living. Most people in the country don't make that type of money.
@jayrny24 Жыл бұрын
Is there a specific website where you can find these homes?
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Yes, this is true.
@angelo8336 Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR I've tried responding to @jayrny24 two times and my responses seem to get deleted. I don't think it's you doing it, but it's weird, because I only answered with a couple sites he can try and advice to come search in person. Do you have any idea why that would get flagged or deleted? I didn't even type out the full website name. Only the name of the company.
@angelo8336 Жыл бұрын
@@jayrny24 You can try CO RO TO S or S U P E R CASAS. But searching in person is probably always going to be the better option.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
@@angelo8336 I have a filter where if someone tries to leave a link it gets flagged or automatically deleted. If you put a dot com at the end it's going to recognize it as a link. People were coming on my page to promote their channels, and all kinds of things so that's why I have this filter.
@kennethherring3894 Жыл бұрын
I had a top floor apartment in the Alma Rosa I area and just for $317.00 a month with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. And large sitting area , and decent size kitchen and living room. It was six years ago , there was a close bodega in walking distance and a hospital really close by. I know I could live off $1200 a month but I wouldn’t because I love a certain area in Santo Domingo , Los cacicazgos area, it fits my lifestyle perfectly. I love the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 ❤
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Six years ago a three bedroom at that rate was possible in Alma Rosa. Yep $1200 in los Cacicazgoz is just for rent😁
@kennethherring3894 Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR exactly! It’s a very beautiful area, and i noticed a different class of Dominican ladies , I never look down on unfortunate people I always have gone to the DR and helped many families and as a result of that I have longtime life friends! I know Santo Domingo will be home to me forever, I miss my beer , el presidente 🍺! And the avocados 🥑 and mangoes 🥭 are so delicious and I miss the traffic , Dominicans driving is an experience only to observe if you are nervous don’t drive😂😂😂🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴
@titeofcpt2867 Жыл бұрын
Driving in the DR is only for the Survival of the Fittest/Daredevil type. I was forced to Rent a Car & have ever since. Very Thrilling 😆
@kennethherring3894 Жыл бұрын
@@titeofcpt2867 how about twenty one days of complete madness, running lights , stopping whenever you want , cutting through an entire section of cars like you’re a boss 😂😂! It’s my second home 🇩🇴🇩🇴❤️away from the states, you gotta love it! It’s my heaven on earth, the good , bad and ugly !
@playboyhalf Жыл бұрын
That is more like it
@johnrencher4425 ай бұрын
I love your honesty and integrity, no fluff… I think you are really kind and thoughtful… thank you for sharing a budget, hoping to come for visit in the DR, possibly retiring there in a year or two….
@NorberisR5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jackrosario9990 Жыл бұрын
I lived in Santiago for a year I paid rent for 120 dollars for 2 bedrooms, my electricity was 12 dollars a month and the internet was 14 dollars, I went to the movies with my girlfriend the tickets where about 5 dollars and dinner at the mall was maybe about 14 dollars depending on what you want to eat so I get a little better, food shopping was the most it would go for 200 to 250 a month!
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
That's a great budget.
@marierodriquez7886 Жыл бұрын
What's the name of the apartment
@derrickrhame245910 ай бұрын
Get OUT
@dfaro8453 Жыл бұрын
I am on a $800 a month budget. My first 2 months I was spending over $2000 a month. You hen I realized that I am not living in Florida 😅. You gotta be careful with the spending down there, you can go broke real fast.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Yes you can spend money quickly here.
@dfaro8453 Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR yes indeed.
@75daddygonzo Жыл бұрын
Great video! Helps a lot. I was there in Santo Domingo a few weeks ago and I notice prices are going up but that’s to be expected. The most important thing to do is budget which is why your video is so helpful
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad it was helpful.
@Dee-pj7hh Жыл бұрын
Very interesting Norberis. I guess for a family of four maybe add another one thousand. Seems tight but doable. A person need to stay on budget. Your bloopers are funny 😂. We see the finish product, but have no idea all the work behind it. Thank you very much.👏👏
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad you guys are enjoying the bloopers🤣.
@liscohallmon647 Жыл бұрын
That is an excellent video on how to have a modest living on a budget of 1,200 dollars for a two bedroom apartment. At this time my monthly lifetime budget will be much more than that. Thank you, your husband, and daughter for this very, very great information.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad it was helpful 🇩🇴❤️
@mcjon77 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I know a lot of retirees may be considering doing this. However, I think this is a great option for folks working remotely that want to save as much money as possible. Think about your monthly take-home pay and imagine keeping on this budget or a little bit more. You can even stop paying federal income tax because you no longer live in the United States. A good strategy would be for someone to live on this budget or even $1,500 per month and then just save the rest. If they're a tech guy earning six figures they can easily say five or six thousand dollars a month.
@McDidi58 Жыл бұрын
You will need to show proof of income of at least $1,500 per month, along with other necessary documents if you want to retire in the DR !
@pleasestop1760 Жыл бұрын
Hey,great insights could suggest which type of remote work is feasible to do while in D.R.?
@tinogibson9514 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are like a new series I can't wait to watch
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm honored that you feel that way. I'm glad you enjoy them.
@buggysmooth1 Жыл бұрын
Very detailed and informative vlog. You were concise and to the point.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you🙏🏾🤗❤️
@Unique-jf3fp Жыл бұрын
I LOVED how you went through each thing individually. I plan on retiring in the D/R your information has been most helpful. Thank you and I'm now a subscriber. Have a Great Day and please keep posting...
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Glad the content is helpful.
@McDidi58 Жыл бұрын
You will need to show proof of income of at least $1,500 per month, along with other necessary documents if you want to retire in the DR !
@jbevolve2024 Жыл бұрын
If you have $1,200 USD coming in while you live in the DR then you are already in the 1% there. The last time I lived in Santo Domingo I lived across from Acropolis Mall, fully furnished and only had to deposit 1 month, plus pay the commission to the agent. I received my deposit when I left the apt. 2 deposits plus the "contract" payment seems like a lot. For all that money you can live in a much nicer area and have a nicer apartment. Will be back in March in SD.
@princess24758 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree, I live in Querétaro Mexico 🇲🇽 and for $650/mon USD I’ve seen people live in much nicer places and high rise apartments.
@moneymakingmitch Жыл бұрын
I don't know where you can stay being that close to Agora mall for 650. I highly doubt you can get that price in Piantini or Naco for 650 unless it's outdated.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
When was the last time you lived in Santo Domingo? $1,200 won't get you far in Piantini anymore. Especially if the place is furnished. Distrito Nacional is expensive to live now.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
@Mitch you're right but even if it's out dated it still may cost more. Piantini and Naco isn't cheap to live.
@moneymakingmitch Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR You're absolutely correct
@bornjamerican52 Жыл бұрын
Good morning ☀️! Awesome video in explaining how we can budget on living expenses. I could definitely afford it 😊 and the area looks nice and peaceful
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!🤗🇩🇴
@whodatdere Жыл бұрын
Great video Norberis. Even retired people who are on social security can do pretty well over there.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you. And yes they can.
@bessienash583 Жыл бұрын
Yes, Like me. I have a 2 and 2 fully furnished with front and back patio apartment $660. But, cable and internet included. And so are the utilities. It’s an extended ABnB, so no deposit, for 4 months.
@bessienash583 Жыл бұрын
This same unit unfurnished is $327usd per month. That means no stove, refrigerator, nor wash machine, nothing.
@knowledgeispower5104 Жыл бұрын
@@bessienash583 what area?
@TheKidFromFlatbush5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info. Also for the outtakes at the end 🙂
@NorberisR5 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!😅
@jenbarrientos304 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Norberis!! I’m Dominican and in my early 40s but would love to live there some months of the year when I retire 😊. You are very beautiful como buena Dominicana!
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias.🇩🇴❤️
@frankstocker1921 Жыл бұрын
Norberis, you are wonderful and very creative with your videos.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you❤️🙏🏾🇩🇴
@frankstocker1921 Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR You are welcome. I really miss the DR.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you need to plan your next trip.
@frankstocker1921 Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR I can't. My Dominican wife says no without her. Besides, she is expecting in February. I can live in the DR. We will get there soon enough l. Much blessings to your family this holiday season.
@alexanderscarpechi1117 Жыл бұрын
The outtakes were adorable.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
🤣thank you🙏🏾
@brendasollers97509 ай бұрын
Yes lady your place is so beautiful i love it
@NorberisR9 ай бұрын
thank you.
@georgestewart82556 ай бұрын
I love the edits
@NorberisR6 ай бұрын
Thanks 😋
@proteusxl9814 Жыл бұрын
Love the video. Extra love for the bloopers 🤣🤣🤣
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you😂😁
@alardee9976 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Here in Los Angeles, California $1200 will not even cover monthly rent.
@McDidi58 Жыл бұрын
You can't and must not compare 1ste world country with 3rd world country because this is the reason why they overprice for foreigners... Reactions like this are the reason for the high exagerated prices where foreigners group together, spoiling completaly the local renting and selling prices ... Average wage in DR is 350 US Dollar so 1200 US Dollar is verryyyy expensive and only a dream for most locals !!!
@kdsjobs Жыл бұрын
Great info as usual. Great examples and the outtakes are superb 🤣
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you🙏🏾🇩🇴❤️. I see people are liking the outtakes 🤣😂.
@lenabfly90066 ай бұрын
This is very good information
@NorberisR6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@shahriararyan14107 ай бұрын
Thanks for the information I speak Spanish and I want to live in la República Dominicana from Canada
@NorberisR7 ай бұрын
You're welcome. What's stopping you?
@FlyBooboo347 Жыл бұрын
I love your video so far.
@TheJoeyboots Жыл бұрын
Before I made the decision to live by the beach I was shopping in Zona Colonial and Gazcue. So expensive for tiny places. But I live in the city in USA so I wanted beach front. There were many inexpensive places in Santo Domingo. Sans Soucie is moving fast! Developments being planned there as the DR navy move out to Boca Chica. Well done Norberis 😁
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you🙏🏾
@bigray9572 Жыл бұрын
If you are looking for area around the bluemall it will cost more money i say rent is a little cheaper in D.R but the cost of living is about the same as USA depending on the neghborhood. when i go there for about a month i pay around 4 hundred usd on food and cosmetics.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
This is true. I agree rent is cheaper, fruits and vegetables are cheaper, chicken & pork is cheaper, and labor is cheaper but everything else is almost the same if not more especially if you are buying American products or imported products. Even if you pay $400 rent once you are all in it's still almost $1000 per month.
@bigray9572 Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisRYes i agree, fruits and vegetables are cheaper, chicken and pork is a few cents difference if you are shopping in the big supermarkets. if you are paying $400 per month you are in an area that is not so great that is not recommended for people that are unfamiliar with D.R. I do appreciate the videos you create and your feed back and what you do in that country.
@tonydillion9807 Жыл бұрын
Very informative and very affordable
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!🤗
@Lovebrook465 Жыл бұрын
Here I come ❤❤❤❤ thanks for the great info as alway
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I hope it was helpful.
@blessed4success683 Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Norberis 🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅🥳🥳 you are too funny that was cool 😎 to add your bleep’s and blunder’s 😅😅😅😅that was 🥰 cute appreciate the realness you guy’s have a wonderful new year ahead okay 👍🏾 be watching you 😅😅😅😅as always
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad the outtakes can give you a laugh 😂. Have a Happy New Year also.
@jonathanmack7969 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos, Chula!
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you🙏🏾. I'm glad you enjoy them.
@Hebrewben144 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sis for uploading this!
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 👍🏼
@chrissystewart6268 Жыл бұрын
Woooow Norberis awesome awesome
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@JermiahCrawford21 Жыл бұрын
I love these videos, always great information
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!🇩🇴🤗
@JermiahCrawford21 Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@donavanjohnson409 Жыл бұрын
Gonna be a great video Howdy from Texas
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Hello, Donovan. I hope you are doing well🇩🇴
@donavanjohnson409 Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR I'm doing well I hope you doing well too Great tour of that nice lookin home
@adadelacruz8561 Жыл бұрын
Barely if you move to a $650 apartment. I can get $15,000 monthly ($300) for a brand new apartment, 3 bedrooms, balcony, 2 baths, and parking in San Francisco de Macoris. But then is not Santo Domingo and close to all the stores Norberis mentioned.
@bessienash583 Жыл бұрын
I like you videos. I’m retired expat, and living in Santiago.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I hope you are enjoying yourself here in the country.
@stevenworld3364 Жыл бұрын
Being an actress is not easy. Good show.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you❤️
@RozyRoPink15010 ай бұрын
People also have to keep in mind that DR is not like the USA. It’s very easy to splurge and spend money. However, people in DR do not waste food. Like for example they do not buy all that meat and then throw it away like Americans. People cook at home mostly and make sure they have an entertainment budget as well… because we like to party
@vernonedmonds8596 Жыл бұрын
Some areas in the north are cheap as far as rent is concerned like San Felipe in the valley near the cable car but food, appliances, gas maintenance and utilities drives the cost up. This episodes Outtakes were the icing on the cake with a lil help from the Princesa. Hilarious 😂
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Lol 🤣. North coast in some many areas are cheaper.
@OneTouchShort Жыл бұрын
I'm renting a 2 bedroom and 2 bath with hot water in Boca Chica for $170.00 the balcony get a nice ocean breeze. It all depends on how you want to live for my I'm starting low so if it doesn't workout I don't have much invested.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
A very great strategy. More people should follow this.
@OneTouchShort Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR Amén, I could not see making a full commitment to finding out later, I want to go back home. Thank you Norberis for mentioning that in one of your videos. Keep bringing these videos, so more people can see the beauty of the DR/RD I love the culture.
@kraljsrba9687 Жыл бұрын
Good video and good information. There is plenty money in DR ( Dominicans with $) and many ways to spend $$ fast. In the video you mention shopping in Nacional but the store u are showing is La Sirena? Not a big difference but is like Walmart vs Publix in Florida.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Yep I see you noticed that. The battery died right in front of Nacional so I had to go home and charge it and when I went back out La Sirena was closer😁....but please don't tell nobody🤫😂
@topdogg3605 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video 📸😊
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏾
@topdogg3605 Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR 😇✌🏾
@gregoryjordan7883 Жыл бұрын
That's an Awesome deal ❤️👍🇩🇴👍❤️ I'll be retiring in a few years at age 62 even though many don't think I'm close to that age but I am and I'm divorced and single...maybe I may meet a companion there.😊
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Yes it's a great deal.
@gregoryjordan7883 Жыл бұрын
Norberis R., realmente disfruto viendo todos tus videos porque siempre tienes información esclarecedora y además me siento cómodo hablando contigo. Tengo familia en Puerto Rico y a menudo dicen que mi español es malo, así que no lo hablo tanto... Nuevamente, gracias por compartir tanto con tantos 🙏❤️🇩🇴❤️🙏🇵🇷🙏
@Anonymous-hc2iz Жыл бұрын
This is great. Would love if you do one on Cap Cana since costs are higher there. We have apt and eventually looking to move permanently from NY.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
If I'm ever back in the area I can.
@tracyh2654 Жыл бұрын
Senora Noberis R The Queen of the Dominican Republic. Her beautiful spirit and character is an example for women around world.🙏🏾
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tracy🇩🇴😊🤗
@tracyh2654 Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR No, Thank you!
@FlyBooboo347 Жыл бұрын
I love your video so far 🫶
@mrwill1779 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@miguelc.819 Жыл бұрын
The outtakes are great...jajaja
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I see that people like them😂🤣.
@radhames17410 ай бұрын
Muy informativo saves donde puedo encontrar un apartamento para alquilar
@NorberisR10 ай бұрын
You can find an apartment to rent anywhere you just need to pick an area where you want to live.
@JAVIERv1964 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 🤗
@blackgrandpa7652 Жыл бұрын
I liked your video very informative..i noticed you bought alot of meat but no seafood is seafood expensive their...
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, I thought about that and it's on my list of videos to do. Stay tuned.
@Tron01000 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the grate Video! How much is your appartment?
@coleman2608 Жыл бұрын
Yooo DR recruiting the shit outta US men 😂😂 what an affordable lifestyle. I'm really debating on relocating there as primary residence. I know who won't be there... American women 🤣 they don't have a chance 😅
@JJ-mn8md Жыл бұрын
The problem is this is in the capital. I cannot stand the capital. I would love you to make a video about other provincias.provincial. Also you went to supermercado Nacional, which is one of the most expensive chains. Thank you for what you do Norberis
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 🇩🇴❤️
@fawnm7765 Жыл бұрын
Really love your videos. Can you recommend homes that look like your interior?
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
I seen before areas like Naco, Piantini, La Julia, and La Esperilla to have similar layouts.
@fawnm7765 Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR thank you. We are planning to stay for three months to get a feel of the country and decide if we will make it home or invest. We are leaning towards both at the moment.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
You're welcome.❤🤗
@easyrawlins2392 Жыл бұрын
I love this video. Right now i have $2000 a month coming in. That should be enough for puerto plata
@McDidi58 Жыл бұрын
Don't think so but keep on dreaming...😉
@easyrawlins2392 Жыл бұрын
@@McDidi58 the monthly average is 300 dollars
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Depending on your lifestyle I think it's enough.
@georgeawuku8196 Жыл бұрын
yes yes yes. if you live outside tourist areas, capital and definitely in the campo. most folks there survive on far less so yes you can
@luisgil30347 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@NorberisR7 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@esperanzamaneiro26286 ай бұрын
I rented a back of a house with plantain trees and etc. and I only paid 1500 pesos A two-bedroom and 1 bath... 😊
@NorberisR6 ай бұрын
Wow, that is good.
@CoachMitchellh Жыл бұрын
Your place is gorgeous. I'm highly considering buying a condo in DR.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@clb24 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget private security, stable Internet, transportation and healthcare costs.
@josephguillen187 Жыл бұрын
I live in New York and I wold pay only $40.00 just for the churrascos and nothing else. Things and very expensive here right now.
@titeofcpt2867 Жыл бұрын
LMAO at " Yod Dam that's expensive 😭 😂 🤣 😅 😩 "
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
🤣😂
@tleales Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Norberis. I appreciate this video as I'm comparing D.R. with Panama as possible locations to work remotely--I live in the US now. I like everything I've seen and learned about D.R., but my concern is finding top-quality internet connections; my work involves video conferencing, that's why. I appreciate the apartment price; here in the US, you'd be lucky to find a room in a subpar guest house.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
In major cities internet is not a problem, like Santo Domingo, Santiago, and Punta Cana. These places I know there is no issue. My husband works online and we've been here almost 2 years and never had any issues.
@tleales Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR Wow, I did not expect such a prompt reply, so thank you! Good to know your husband works online, so that addressed my concern. I wasn't worried about phone connection quality because my stepdaughter visited last year, and it sounded like a local call when we talked. Good to know Santiago is a viable option for remote working. About Punta Cana...I'm not sure I could get any work done--too many temptations to have fun in the sun🏖
@Scalper_27 Жыл бұрын
There’s high speed internet with claro fiber optics. It’s available pretty much everywhere.
@letstalk7979 Жыл бұрын
Hey i been wanting to move to DR and work from home since im dominican, how can i find a decent work from home job? Tips?
@soulfullexistence9153 Жыл бұрын
@@tleales I do business online, I use cable del norte. Make sure that you have a back up system as the electricity can go out at any moment.
@brads1620 Жыл бұрын
With $1200 you’d need to really live a pretty modest life. I’m in Punta Cana and my electricity bill alone is around $400 per month. I think that she left $240 for additional expenses, and I think that it would be tough to cover all of the extras that she didn’t consider with that.
@bladeazcona6350 Жыл бұрын
$ 400 dollars 💸 omg that's too much . I plan to move to punta cana next year . I didn't know the electricity was too expensive. Do you live in an apartment oh house . Do you use the AC a lot 🤔?
@brads1620 Жыл бұрын
@@bladeazcona6350 I live in an apartment, and I use the AC a lot. Most people pay much less than me. I’m a renter, and I suspect that the old AC unit in my apartment is using waaaay too much electricity.
@luisgil30347 ай бұрын
Hi, what city in the Dominican Republic have the best infrastructure: Electric and water Utilities and Internet?
@NorberisR7 ай бұрын
Santo Domingo, Santiago, and Punta Cana are cities that I know are good for all these.
@khalidelshabazz40205 ай бұрын
This video has really been helpful for me , I will make enough but I don’t trust my girlfriend, get me down there and leave me and I’ll be stuck, I might need move for a new girlfriend
@NorberisR5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@jorgelamelma Жыл бұрын
First 🎉
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
🇩🇴❤️
@frankgrabbe6394 Жыл бұрын
Hello Norberis. A very good good realistic report. If you consider that 25 years ago you could still get along well with 500$ per month in la capital. It's gotten a lot more expensive. But that's more than OK. One must not forget what the infrastructure was like back then. A lot has happened in 25 years. $1200 is still not enough for me personally. For me personally I would calculate with 2000$ or even more. A part of the budget should be set aside as a safety cushion. I find it very regrettable that the increasing standard of quality of life does not reach 75% of the population. On the contrary, their quality of life often deteriorates over time.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
I agree. You can get by with $1,200 but $2000 a month is better as you said you have a cushion shall something go wrong.
@helenmartel3290 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Can you recommend a health insurance while we retired people visit for 6 weeks next February? Thanks. Also which box milk tastes like whole milk? There's so many choices.
@brads1620 Жыл бұрын
DR is tough for folks over 65. If you come here as a senior, I don’t think that you can get normal health insurance. My friend pays around $80 per month for emergency insurance from Universal.
@helenmartel3290 Жыл бұрын
Thanks I'll check on that
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
He is correct you can't get health insurance if you've reached the age of 65. I recommend if you are not yet that age start your insurance prior to moving here.
@helenmartel3290 Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR thank you!!
@mybeautifulmonster03 Жыл бұрын
thank you 🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊❤️🇩🇴
@TheJoeyboots Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Thank you for always supporting 🙏🏾❤️🇩🇴
@elizabethcury1179 Жыл бұрын
was that a washer and dryer in the apartment or only washer? was that the first floor? thanks
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
I will double check but I think it is both. They make some here where the clothes dry in the same area they are washed. Yes this apartment was on the first floor.
@keithjetski3060 Жыл бұрын
Yes you can.
@ChrisDogan Жыл бұрын
Rent is crazy now here in Santo Domingo... so glad I got my apartment when i did! I learned that even if you find a better apartment your neighbors might be noisy with the music and that makes the apartment worse than another! Some things you won't know until you have been in the apartment for a few weeks. But security and peace are priceless. For people looking for an apartment, you also have to consider furniture. Will you buy everything new? And who will deliver it? 😂😂 Or do you get the fully furnished apartment and you pay double the price? Sometimes maybe it's easier to go that route, but if you plan on really living here i don't know if renting is the best option long term.
@handsomepriestbrim1985 Жыл бұрын
Cause every one blasting it on the internet so they seeing where everyone going and going up charge cause it’s getting a lot of passport bro attention salute 🫡 from Brooklyn
@handsomepriestbrim1985 Жыл бұрын
I would buy land n build on it
@handsomepriestbrim1985 Жыл бұрын
I stay three months leave then come come anther three months
@ChamP10nk1ng Жыл бұрын
Ok, so basically it's wayyyyy more economic just purchasing your own home than having to rent. Wow tho, but a lot of the food products there are almost double the price then here, & here many of us have/qualify for EBT. So, this instructional video gives me a lot of food for thought. I hope the standard/regular pay for employees down there is balanced enough for essential living expenses.
@moneymakingmitch Жыл бұрын
Not at all you must be new to this
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Not sure where you will buy a house and pay $650 with a mortgage in Dominican Republic 🤣🤣. Also are you saying the meat I bought was double what you will pay in the US? I don't believe that. The chicken wings I paid $2.33 for 3 lbs. I've heard chicken wings in the US is about $4 a pound. Are you sure?🤔
@ChamP10nk1ng Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR No no the Bertoli Pasta stuff, like we get the box for like only $1.39 that's all. No biggie. The meat was hella dope. I won't lie, I'm spoiled here in the U.S when it comes to support from food, medical, & electric which kicks butt. But D.R is a beautiful tropical island with far happier ambience. Eventually I'll buy a house there, when I get bored here. Just that I like ridiculously BIG space to myself, I'm spoiled.
@melvinmartinez3001 Жыл бұрын
I am looking to buy and rent it out but let me know what I cant I do I will like to talk to you and fine out more information
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
You can contact me by email at norberis@norberisr.com however this particular apartment is this video is no longer available.
My mom’s living on a $400 budget. House and cars were bought already.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Wow, that's awesome. What's her secret😁
@RandomNessL Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR she’s doing what you’re doing. House paid for and rents apartments. But her budget has been that for some years.
@muchit3629 Жыл бұрын
First if you are moving to a new country understand the local economics. How much does a doctor or bus driver earn and see how you fit in with your budget. Also we know prime real estate is expensive anywhere in the world because that is where the local rich people live or where big businesses are located. Being close to a beach adds cost so if you are healthy and can walk then you can stay a bit away from the beach can can save you money. Also eating out a lot adds costs. Tourists areas tend to have inflated prices. You can likely find safe and secure accommodation away from the tourist hot spots. If local minimum wage is $300 which is about average in most developing nations then 4X should afford you decent living if you are not going there for just the nightlife.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Good advice and thanks for sharing.
@muchit3629 Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR Np. I love you channel and seeing you with your family. You give very good sound advice that can be applied anywhere. I have not been to DR. but sure its on my bucket list. Hopefully if things quiet down I will be able to visit both DR and Haiti at once. I am African and love to travel and have been to Jamaica, Belize and Colombia around that region.
@rubenventura55433 ай бұрын
Are furniture apt for short time rental?
@NorberisR3 ай бұрын
Through Airbnb.
@DukeBX Жыл бұрын
If the environment is just like Washington Heights in NYC,I’d visit DR but would never consider moving there.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
That's interesting 🤔
@brandinospandino8631 Жыл бұрын
Hola Noberis🇩🇴
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Hola Brandino🇩🇴
@johnrynkiewicz1607 Жыл бұрын
CAN YOU SURVIVE ON $1,200 PER MONTH IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC?... I guess, you can, but does it make any sense to relocate to another country to just SURVIVE? Relocation should enhance your life, not turn it into a survival training, right?
@jaya6454 Жыл бұрын
Nice 👍🏿
@roja7426 Жыл бұрын
The smaller bedroom looks like a closet.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Interesting 🤔
@MrJosegustavo66 ай бұрын
Do you have an email? I’m a prospective investor in DR rental properties, but don’t want to spend hundreds of thousands to purchase a place like in Punta Cana. Are there any good but much cheaper options in a good area of Santo Domingo?
@NorberisR6 ай бұрын
You can send me an email at norberis@norberisr.com you may can find options in Santo Domingo Este or Oeste
@MrJosegustavo66 ай бұрын
@@NorberisR Thank you! We’ll be in touch. I really appreciate your channel.
@keithmiller5459 Жыл бұрын
I hope you are around in 15 years when its my time to retire please take care of your health in case I have questions its hard to find good people especially in another country
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
I hope I am too😁. I will take care of myself.
@esperanzamaneiro26286 ай бұрын
Hi, if u buy the internet box cost 1000 pesos. Then all u pay is 1000 a month for internet .
@NorberisR6 ай бұрын
I tried that one time and the internet was bad.
@Bane35755 Жыл бұрын
You're in my price range and I have to get your info
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Send me an email at norberis@norberisr.com
@tibisayduran4936 Жыл бұрын
Hi Thank you for all the great video please make a video on school I see your daughter on the video I want to know if she is home school from USA. I want to go back to my country you have motivate with your video make me crazy so much that at this point I just want to package and go. I been here for 30 years move form MA to FL but, still don't like it I miss my country, culture and mine people so much I cannot never get used here. Mine only problem is that I have a teenager 14 years old that don't speak the language that well the school is the issues. I don't know if your daughter is enroll in the virtual school in USA please make a video in DR price $$$ and something that don't cost too much I have faith she will learn. Mine budge is 1000 for 2 adult and one teenage. I work from home but, I cannot take mine job with me. I wish I could because I make over 60 K in USA. I want to do this. I don't have to pay rent I own. do you think I can make it on this budget rent please remember I don't need to pay for rent. I love your videos I saw the one about the car and I desire to buy a cheap car in DR. thank you for all the information and continue more video
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Hello, my daughter does attend a virtual school in the US. However, Ive made video on international schools here in Santo Domingo and some others around island. I recommend checking out those videos. I put the contact information for those school in video so people can reach out for additional information. As far as living on $1000 a month without paying rent, I think this doable. What area is your home here in DR?
How much will you say you will need if you are looking to create a business from scratch and live in DR. I saw your videos and I thought there's probably not better person to ask this here.
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
I don't know, there are lot of unknowns in your message. The type business, where you want to live, the type of lifestyle, etc.
@joshuaalexander8327 Жыл бұрын
How do you get that triple pay I'm paying 75 for just internet alone
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
Wow, that's too much. You need to go to Claro. Who is your provider now?
@nandorblue Жыл бұрын
Could you find a vegan living in the DRP and interview him or her about the expenses and lifestyle?
@NorberisR Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea. Maybe I'll have to hangout at a vegan restaurant if I can find one🤣😁. I know there has to be some here.
@nandorblue Жыл бұрын
@@NorberisR Since vegetables and fruits are inexpensive, and DRP is a tropical and friendly country, I'm sure there are vegan communities there. Many Americans are getting interested in a plant based lifestyle, and you could add some helpful info.
@xiocaruso6289 Жыл бұрын
There are some good choices near Piantini (hope this helps). Arvi Fresh Fresh Cafe SD DBL Market Restaurante Vegetariano Raíces Time Creative Vegetarian Kitchen Buffet Vegetariano