How Much Do We Spend MONTHLY Living in Dominican Republic (2024)

[@shawnautrey5175]

I hope you get at least a million subscribers and your channel goes viral. I like the content.

[@NorberisR]

I appreciate that! I hope so too 🙏🏾

[@acajudi100]

Hola from Queretaro. I was born in Chicago in 1942 Southside, and happy I obeyed my parents. I live in Queretaro now since 2021. I wish you the best, and stay away from drugs, drinks and lust. Be honest. Do not marry, shack, or have babies. Live alone is safer. Hola from Queretaro. I have been speaking Spanish since age 14. Merida was too hot. I never wanted a house in Acapulco, but I rented a home, had a timeshare, rented rooms and apartments. I am in my 82nd year living in Queretaro since 2021. I was 20 in 1962, when I came alone from Chicago on a 2 weeks vacation to Mexico, from the border down to Acapulco. You are never alone, when nice families are around, and beware of the evil and scammers around. Earthquakes were the deal breakers for not retiring to Acapulco. I always worked, and never asked anyone for anything. I am a giver to nice and honest none beggars, and my 411 is FREE. USA got too dangerous, so I left at 79, for I would have eliminated the John Gacy look alike trying to get into my heavily blocked apartment with a key at all hours of the day and night. I was being poisoned for life insurance, but God warned me, and he took care of the evil demon. God protects me, but I do protect myself also by any means necessary. I have had to protect myself from evil demons, no matter where I live. I pity the fool, who tries to eliminate me. I have traveled all 50 USA states and the world on my own dime from WORKING A JOB, that paid every 2 weeks, overtime, and paid vacations up to 6 weeks. Never needed a go fund to travel. I speak Spanish and other languages since age 14 as a second language. I survived the USA for 79 years and earned all my income there. A nice pension and small savings support me and allows me to help non beggars. I can smell scammers and dishonesty a block away, and then I block their behinds.

[@janluiscastro9283]

Your biggest expense is rent , your best option would be to buy an apartment even if it’s not in the fancy areas of Santo Domingo but it’s going to save you half of your expenses.

[@mariajackson2570]

Yall cut your expenses in half and have a better quality of life. Amazing trade off 🤗 I ‘m doing the same one day. I’m coming home 🇩🇴😂

[@NorberisR]

Yes we did. We'll be waiting for you to come home.

[@Vivalapinkposh]

I think that amount is really good in, New York our mortgage alone is $3,500 Thank you for making these videos

[@NorberisR]

It's is good I don't know why people think this is expensive 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@liricaritmo1840]

I love this channel because l’m a Dominican guy who is coming back to DR after 10 years living in USA, I am getting a lot of good information from this channel to do so smartly.

[@NorberisR]

You're welcome. It'll probably be the best decision you've made.🤗🇩🇴

[@franciscodiaz3634]

Jamie Gruber did a similar video in Punta Cana for a family of 4. The cost was about $5000US, that's The expenses with two children in private school And the high electricity cost of CEPM, the electricity company, which holds a monopoly in Punta Cana. So as you said, it varies based on where you are mthe DR, family size and other extra activities you may engage in. I'd likely be spending what you spend, but just for me alone and i wouldn't pay any rent as i have my own property (Just HOA).

[@gigcleveland9740]

Thanks for the real information. Visiting in May again. Love Puerto Plata. Punta Cana is good but i can tell they have been developing a lot in the past 12 years. It depends if you want on the beach, which is always more or more inland is less. Fiber internet seems to be fast but unreliable. Satelite internet seems to be an option in more rural areas.

[@NorberisR]

My pleasure!

[@MarcusBolden-m2b]

I wanted to thank you and Jay for providing such awesome information. I've been to the DR four times and I'll be going again in about 2 weeks. I'll be visiting Puerta Plata on this trip in search of possible housing in preparation for my retirement. Once again, you guys are great and I truly appreciate. I currently live in Houston, Texas and cannot wait to get out of the United States for a change of lifestyle and a different environment.

[@NorberisR]

You're welcome and congratulations on your possible upcoming move🤗

[@TheMrdkb]

I love DR, but my total expenses are about $4,000 a month in the US (house worth $600K with a mortgage of only $1284). My taxes is a big part of my $4K. It seems that there's a lot of nickel and diming in the US because my mortgage is only 32% of the my expenses (no credit card debt or car loans). Maybe I should buy a place in DR and just live in both places

[@Passport_Ninja]

Whew you're on one of those sub 3% mortgage loans before the interest rates went way up. Congrats. Maybe when interest rates come back down you could pull a little equity from your house and easily buy an apartment cash in the DR. Rent it on Airbnb when you're not there.

[@TheMrdkb]

@@Passport_Ninjayep. Sub 3% rate. Brought before both rates and prices went up. I don’t want I touch the equity though. I could just put a large down payment down. Need to think about it

[@lenny364]

The budget is a very interesting look into quality of life through your lens. You are right the socialized side of the any budget depends on the individuals. Is it worth at any point to purchase a house or condo given the affordable rents? Enjoyed the point of view.

[@James-kd1kp]

Depending on where you look in the DR compared to the US, you could potentially get a relatively new villa or condo for less than a house in the US. You could then get residency and a second passport as well.

[@lenny364]

Thanks James. I was not aware of the residency and second passport. That certainly makes any move potentially enticing. Thanks again for that info.

[@NorberisR]

It depends, if you have the money to purchase the condo out right, I would say yes. If you have an income generating asset that pays for your rent, then renting long-term works.

[@solentricxinc.9944]

In Houston our base expenses is $5,700😢

[@NorberisR]

I believe it. Wow😲

[@talk2carlhudson]

Norberis. I am finally in the final stages of my move to the DR. I need to pay for your help to find a 3 bedroom nice place like yours. I would like an elevator, pool, gym or a nearby gym within walking distance and school for 4 and 9 year old kids. My wife found a new complex in the area we visit regularly District National called Son Bonito. We always get a Airbnb near the Plaza de Colombia. We are open to any nice area and personally would love to be able to see some ocean from my balcony. My budget is around $2000 or less for rent. We need a place in May 2024. Ty in advance for your help.

[@NorberisR]

Ok you can purchase my service on my website and once I receive confirmation I will send you and email to set up a phone call. www.norberisr.com/product/home-search-service/

[@LivingtheDRdream]

I live in Santiago. My monthly expenses are about the same but like she said, entertainment isn’t included. I eat out everyday and travel all over the island on vacation. My restaurant and traveling cost me additional $5000 per month so my total average monthly living cost is around $7500

[@NorberisR]

Congrats🥳🎊

[@daredevilforlife]

You could live well in West Hollywood on that.

[@ElvisGarciaDeJesus-bl4cf]

Hola Norberis, tienes algun video totalmente en español? Me gustaria escuchar tu voz en español. Si no tienes video en español, puedes hacer uno, aunque sea uno? gracias.

[@NorberisR]

La proximamente pondre el link de mi nuevo canal en espanol

[@ElvisGarciaDeJesus-bl4cf]

@@NorberisR Thank you very much Norberis, that will be a great idea. I'm many people want to hear talking in Spanish, lol.

[@marvi1515]

Hi, I love your videos because they are very informative. Do you ever offer consultation?

[@NorberisR]

Yes I do! You can go to my website and book it norberisr.com

[@chelseaalexis3708]

Wow sounds great to me!

[@JermiahCrawford21]

Love the information

[@NorberisR]

Thanks for watching!🤗🇩🇴

[@JermiahCrawford21]

@@NorberisR you’re welcome

[@amandydiaz4778]

If someone want to buy a house do it now because the price of the houses is going up, when I bought mine in Santiago it was $350,00 now my house in 2024 cost $1.5 million dollars this is why I never sale it, swimming pool, three living room, 4 bathroom a huge Dinner room, 4 bedroom and one small extra for the service a normal kitchen two balcony and big back yard with lemon 🍋 mangoes 🥭 alo Vera and aguacates…. You guys has the opportunity to see what’s going on over there, She knows what she’s talking about and places that you will feel comfortable with your life and family….Travel to the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 and see the advantages and disadvantages and then decide…It’s a big decision but it’s worth it😊😊😊NYC

[@nesq4104]

1.5 million Dominican pesos is cheap

[@amandydiaz4778]

@@nesq4104 1.5 million dollars!!!!

[@yiranoemi]

The comparison between DR and the USA is very interesting but when you calculate the minimum salaries in both places, the difference is abysmal. US$2,000. It is a good spending budget when you earn US$4,000 but when the average salary is US$500 it's hard

[@NorberisR]

What's your point? Maybe I'm not understanding.

[@TorukMaktoDracarys]

Hi, can you please make a video about investing in Airbnb & what do you believe are the best places to invest in, also do you have a Airbnb managing company or do you only do the ones that you manage now, lastly how many properties or kind of properties to make enough to live in DR like you guys. Gracias por todos los vídeos tan informativos.

[@NorberisR]

I've made a video about this before. Go to my page search airbnb and a few videos will show up about this topic.

[@jimmiebazz2586]

I'm sure you all can find a place with the same stuff for less over their if they do not appreciate you by taking your business for granted, somethings keep private because people will take advantage of you while pocket watching 👀 you...

[@NorberisR]

I'm sure you can't. Not in the area we live in.

[@elclasico4411]

You forgot to include James' Brugal and Coca cola monthly expense! 😂

[@NorberisR]

😅🤣😂 I know about $400 a month.

[@PA-zt6xu]

@@NorberisR lol

[@bluevega7231]

Wow. Sounds like a lot of gringo pricing. 😮

[@NorberisR]

You think so🤨

[@bluevega7231]

😂@@NorberisR

[@eliyahuyisreal6578]

Great video, have you done one for Airbnb?

[@NorberisR]

cost of living for Airbnb?

[@StreamlineLLEMA]

Norboreis do you like burritos?? And if so what do you like on them?

[@NorberisR]

No I don't like burritos.

[@milisollet1026]

Can you do a video talking about private schools cost and process, with my husband we are planning to move abroad with our son and I am in need to know about the school for him😊. Thanks in advance

[@NorberisR]

I did a video on this here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ_Uhp2anq99sNk this should give some information. But you can also contact the schools personally for additional information.

[@1hummus]

I wanted to give you good feedback on a video you made about 1 year ago. You listed the banks that were paying high interest rate yields on money denominated in dollars and money invested using Dominican Pesos. I found this interesting, but you did not cover the protection against bank failure in your country. So, for example, in the USA we have FDIC insurance in case a bank goes out of business. Also, my ex is from Brasil and I remember she told me that the Brasilian government stole money from people's bank accounts maybe 40-50 years ago. What protection would my money have invested in a CD or some other type of high interest account have? Also, what if a foreign bank fails...not a Dominican bank? Is the protection different for domestic banks vs foreign banks? Also, can you do another video based interest rate paid on deposits? Maybe you could do an interview with a private banker in Santo Domingo to cover the investment options foreigners can participate in?

[@NorberisR]

The rate depends on the time you go to the bank, the particular bank, how long you keep the deposit, and if it's in pesos or dollars. So if I do another one if you are not ready to invest that day then it can change. It is best when you are ready to buy a CD to go and shop a few different banks to get rate. As far as if your money is insured I can find that out.

[@1hummus]

@@NorberisR I understand all of that. Are you aware of FDIC insurance in the USA? Is there something similar in the Dominican Republic? Could you try and interview and investment advisor on your KZbin channel from a bank or brokerage?

[@1hummus]

@@NorberisR Thank you for your reply

[@angesomt4641]

Thank you for your information, can you please breakdown the health insurance fee, does this include dental and eye exam. can you please explain what's covered with this plan.thank you

[@NorberisR]

I did a health insurance video breaking it down. Maybe I'll do an update again. But yes it covers dental and vision.

[@davidscott2844]

Great video whats the cellphone expenses?

[@NorberisR]

$1700 pesos ($30 USD)

[@vernonedmonds8596]

Pleasant video.... the expense comparison between here and DR is night and day. I was very into gymnastics when I was the Princesas age. Its really good exercise,,( until you're my age 😁😂🤣)

[@NorberisR]

Jajajaja😃

[@minguillon360]

Hola Norberis..how is Santo Domingo Norte looking these days?...Lots of construction there? Do u recommend it? ..

[@NorberisR]

Yes there is a lot of construction going on in that area. Just opened a new mall there. I do recommend the area around Jacobo Malujta.

[@moebetter3143]

$65 a month for gym membership that's higher than i pay in the US. They must have everything in that gym

[@yaboyticc]

A trainer is included

[@franciscodiaz3634]

That's with a personal trainer. I don't think your personal trainer will be that inexpensive 12x a month

[@yaboyticc]

@@franciscodiaz3634 I'll rewatch it bro maybe I didn't get it correctly but at the end I think that's what was said I could be wrong. With what we go through can't put a price on our health though health is wealth I saw that the US is the last country to maybe ban a ingredient in orange soda and that ingredient is super harmful it's wild

[@moebetter3143]

@@yaboyticc ok i can understand that if a personal trainer is included

[@moebetter3143]

@@franciscodiaz3634 ok i can understand that if a personal trainer is included

[@gdevonfarley]

I'm a retired Vet and want to make this move soon. My wife and I are waiting until my daughter graduates highschool

[@gdevonfarley]

Do you pay for private school for your daughter?

[@NorberisR]

No she takes classes online.

[@NorberisR]

That's great. Do you know what area you are planning to move to?

[@gdevonfarley]

@@NorberisR I visited Puerto Plata earlier this year and I liked it. I'm heading to Samana next month to get familiar.

[@AphrooneRichardson]

QUESTION! ARE THERE ANY LATINO-BLACK AMERICAN RADIO STATION(S) IN SANTO DOMINGO? GRACIAS!

[@NorberisR]

I don't know what a Latino Black American is. However, everybody here on the island are Dominicans. We don't separate ourselves like Americans. A radio station is just a radio station. It's not black,white, latino, etc.

[@goldenhealthbeauty8856]

I’m thinking about moving to DR but how do I get the citizenship cause you not you can’t spend over 28 days in the country

[@NorberisR]

You can stay over 28 you will just need to pay an exit tax if you stay longer. But to become a citizen you need to apply for residency first.

[@Dee-pj7hh]

That’s a good breakdown for living in the DR. I am not sure what else people need o want to know. If you live in a western country you are spending double this amount. But I suspect people who continue to ask are really not serious. I saw someone asking you to add the cost of sending your daughter to a private school. WHAT THE H..L. 😄😄😄😄😄.

[@NorberisR]

😅🤣they want me do a budget specifically for them.

[@youthfootballMTL]

Thank you

[@NorberisR]

You're welcome 😊

[@CarlitoswayDR]

What about school for kid? Not sure how old is but if is in school how is it and how much?

[@NorberisR]

My daughter takes online classes.

[@CarlitoswayDR]

Ahh interesting ok. I live in central FL but online schooling is not an option here 😢, I’m from DR and always wanted to try what you guys did! I work remotely it’s just my kids still in school

[@MassielPerezTorres-n7w]

What type of insurance and where do you have it?

[@NorberisR]

Our Health insurance is with Universal and car insurance is with Seguro Pepin

[@f.lopez.ulises]

Thank you for the update. Does your daughter attend a private school.??

[@NorberisR]

No she doesn't. She takes classes online.

[@Insolvenzprofi]

4000? Wow thats less, here in germany just food 4000 dollars

[@NorberisR]

Wow, that's all I can say.

[@JaimeRobledodotcom]

and it changes due to real-estate needs.

[@luz5558]

What health insurance provider are you using out there? How can I enroll in their plan? Thanks

[@NorberisR]

ARS Universal. I recommend contacting them concerning enrollment.

[@luz5558]

@@NorberisR thank you

[@Plancha313]

Como es la educación de tu hija? Es online o pagas un colegio en santo domingo? Cuánto pagas mas o menos?

[@NorberisR]

Es online en America

[@learntoact6163]

Do they have life insurance

[@NorberisR]

Yes, we plan to do a video on that.

[@ivanvargas4328]

What about private school for one child? Is there an average?

[@NorberisR]

About $5,000 USD per year.

[@TuPrimoFutureExpat]

What’s included in utilities?

[@NorberisR]

Lights😅. Im kidding, but seriously, I don't understand what you're asking.

[@TuPrimoFutureExpat]

@@NorberisR is it water, garbage pick up, electricity, sewer, gas? Any HOA fees?

[@NorberisR]

Utilities are just lights. If you live tower then gas, garbage, and water is included in your maintenance fees. With us since we are renting the the maintenance is included in our rent. I hope this helps.

[@lenabfly9006]

$150 for air conditioning and electricity? That’s about what I pay here in California in the summer when it’s 100 degrees. 😮

[@NorberisR]

Yes, electricity here is expensive🥲

[@cameilamonteith63]

Does it have to do with tge kind of life style or person you are

[@NorberisR]

What do you mean?

[@cameilamonteith63]

@@NorberisR if living their DR it have to do with the type of life style nice living or average

[@nelsongomez480]

Thanks, Norberis. Keep in mind that people don't get paid in US dollars there

[@NorberisR]

You're welcome, but I know what people get paid here😂. Keep in mind, people who watch my channel do get paid in dollars. They are not looking to come here and earn pesos. I understand the audience I'm speaking to.

[@franciscodiaz3634]

How about your daughter's private school? Or Is she in public school?

[@NorberisR]

She takes classes online.

[@84figures76]

Can you help me find a 3 bedroom

[@NorberisR]

Yes I can here is the link to purchase the service www.norberisr.com/product/home-search-service/

[@Dannyboy-h3o]

Nobrie why do you guys rent instead of own?

[@NorberisR]

We just choose the rent at the moment.

[@Dannyboy-h3o]

@@NorberisR I know you're a busy woman. Thank you for replying

[@NorberisR]

No problem. We do plan to purchase and build in the future. But where are now renting is best and buying land is our focus.

[@jonathanjmentor]

I sent you an email with an update. Hopefully we can still do business and you can help me find an apartment en DN🙌🏾

[@NorberisR]

Ok I'll take a look

[@yaboyticc]

You guys might want to read the title again it says how much they pay not how much the entire cost of living in the entire country is. But even then if you guys paying gringo prices in the states cant recognize that these cost for a family are great in comparison you may need to actually do some budgeting and youll actually see why the savings in the bank isnt what you want a single person in the states pay the same in somethings or more than their family great video! I salute you guys and bless yall for killing the stereotypes 💯 salud

[@NorberisR]

You're welcome. I'm glad you said this. They can't get past us paying $1,300 for rent to see the savings.

[@joelouis5118]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@victorbillvyse]

I think 1300 usd in rent is too high

[@NorberisR]

ok, we think different

[@jokesta1989]

Your kids school? I know you don't have them in public school

[@NorberisR]

My daughter takes classes online.

[@tonyelpadrinow.7948]

😢😂😂 the DR getting like the US here with those prices only difference better beach views and some tranquility. Please keep the culture alive there not that American toxic export culture

[@live4yourself_]

not even close to US prices

[@NorberisR]

@live4yourself_ I'm so glad you said that because the only thing people focus is our rent cost because it's $1300. Everything else they don't pay attention to. These are not US or gringo prices🤨

[@EduardoBurgosRecess]

you wrong, i pay $5k in Boston monthly on my expenses. her expenses is like she says it could be lower or higher then that, theres many things she can do to save money example veggies and fruits you can by those off the street vendors and ara a lot more cheaper then the supermarket, she can save money on cleaning lady and just do the cleaning herself, gym i would just cancel that if im only going to go 2 times a week, i just go for a walk weather is perfect for that over there, rent she lives on a apt in a tower reason why she paying that for rent, i pay the same for my condo in Juan Dolio Beach. expenses in DR wayyyy cheaper then here USA

[@tonyelpadrinow.7948]

​@@EduardoBurgosRecess you're in Boston big difference. I love in Atlanta 2bd 2bath $1320 a month, utilities $200, Internet with Xfinity $97 no cable because I'm barely home, exclude health insurance because it's too expensive, app subscription $60 Netflix,Amazon, Crunch fitness is $30 a month, now car insurance is high across America for two cars $609

[@franciscodiaz3634]

My rent, for a small, 650sqft 1-bdroom apt in the Bronx, not in the best neighborhood, is $1600/month. Just rent!

[@ralfman5]

you left out how much you pay for your Childs private school.

[@NorberisR]

I never mentioned she was in a private school nor does she attend private school so it's understandable I would leave it out.

[@ralfman5]

i know its a lot of leg work to do a video on private schools with prices for people with kids that are considering moving to DR....but it would be really appreciated.@@NorberisR

[@NorberisR]

I've already done a video on international schools. You can check my Dominican culture playlist

[@ralfman5]

i did watch that but not that informative as far as cost is concerned.@@NorberisR

[@NorberisR]

Maybe in the future I'll do another video on this topic. However, I did leave the contact information for each school I mentioned. Maybe you can give them a call and ask about pricing.

[@stayingfitandfocused]

lol in america you gonna spend 350$ every two weeks on groceries

[@NorberisR]

That's a lot😯