Quality of Life in the Dominican Republic is UNMATCHED

[@bladimirestrella6836]

I am saving every penny to move to RD.

[@ISSSA-j4b]

Espero te vaya bien, con Dios delante siempre! Él es quien abre caminos! 🙏

[@oneidarodriguez2716]

Si vienés se inteligente y no te lleves de estar en las calles gastando,ten inteligencia financiera y ojo con las personas con quiénes te relaciones... desde ahora te bendice Dios y que sea todo para bien....

[@o.ramirez]

Yo estoy invirtiendo en bienes raíces. En 5 años me retiro.

[@cg41006]

We Dominicans are about hustle we make it happen anywhere we go

[@Sidewinder528]

I lived in The Dominican Republic. The Vast majority of Dominicans son perezosos.

[@trinistar1930]

❤❤❤❤ yes los my Dominican people .

[@drkid4l220]

The Dominican Republic is by far one of the best countries to live-in in 2024, as long as you have a bit of money though. For those who don't have a lot of money, the opportunities are being created as the country raises out of poverty. Unfortunately a lot of Dominicans who live in the country aren't educated enough nor do they understand how the system works, so they leave to other countries seeking a better life. As a Dominican raised in the US now semi living in the DR, I can see that It isn't easy to raise out of poverty in the DR, I see the day to day struggle that people go trough to make a buck, but I can also see that that's also due to lack of education, since I see how a lot of Venezuelans have moved to the country with nothing and are doing pretty good for themselves.

[@DCampusano1]

Exactly. It’s interesting to see Venezuelans, Colombians and other immigrants move to DR and are able to build a stable life for themselves, but somehow many Dominican locals are trapped in the poverty rat race.

[@luisfana]

Muy cierto

[@minibx6659]

Almost all of Venezuelans that migrated to the DR already have college degrees so education plays a big part once they can legally work but before that they do kinds of work that a lot of locals would not do.

[@drkid4l220]

@@minibx6659 Absolutely..And thats the big difference, they are willing to put inn the work. I had Venezuelans tell me they are astonish as to how much money there is in DR. Ive even asked some of them, if things got better in Venezuela, would they go back? Most say no, because they love the lifestyle in DR.

[@JorgeLopez-br3fj]

Osa k segun tu nosotros somos unos analfabeta sin ningún tipo de educ ación i k esos seres de luz k tu disces son ubos iluminados

[@free8615]

Gracias por engrandecer nuestro pais, viva Dominicana, Quisqueya la bella 🇩🇴💯

[@Lorenzzo24.]

El no la está engrandeciendo el la encontró grande, el solo está reconociendo la grandeza y los puntos positivos de nuestro país.

[@oddlysatisfyingeveryday]

The Dominican Republic is a beautiful paradise and a great place to go, I saw a gorgeous coffee table book on Amazon full of beautiful photos celebrating this beautiful country. 🇩🇴

[@ISSSA-j4b]

Thank you! 😊

[@evels437]

Proud to be Dominican to have a country full of natural beauty, friendly people,and for everyone who watches those messages, let’s respect the tourists who visit here and those who decide to stay and live in our country, thank you very much for choosing our country.

[@isabelmena7594]

I’m dominican, thank you for doing this video🩷

[@ferzelsanchez2094]

We are Beatiffull People❤, we are just misunderstanding culture😢

[@mercyrili]

It is admirable how foreign people speak and honor our Quisqueya and how MANY Our fellow countrymen disdain DR and trow on the ground. God bless you🙏 good man and welcome for ever to my island❤🇩🇴

[@edenioluna1867]

Hola Mercyrili...!!😊

[@mercyrili]

@@edenioluna1867 Holaa👋, no has vuelto por el canal, ya no te gusta El contenido🥴??Creo hare una reaction, estas muy interesante el 📷 vdo. Gracias por saludarme...

[@mercyrili]

@@edenioluna1867 Holaa👋, no se porque mi reply no estan saliendo es otro intento, no has vuelto por mi canal, ya no te gusta?🥴

[@lolaandnature]

Gracias!😊❤❤ Welcome to Dominican Republic .🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@lionblack021]

i’m dominican and i live here, yes you are 100% right

[@juanjaquez3752]

Thank you for saying it so clearly. We are trying to improve the quality of life of everyone. Thanks again for being part of this improvement. I hope you keep excelling in your business and life.

[@schoolbus7063]

Dios Siga Bendiciendo a la República Dominicana 🇩🇴. Y sigan llegando personas como esta a nuestra tierra

[@Lorenzzo24.]

Even in the poorest areas we have a lot of millionaires who own a lot of rental properties and have businesses, I don’t see how some people try to make us look like this is the poorest country I guess it’s because they haven’t spent enough time here to see that. Good analogy, you just gain a new subscriber!✅

[@jericodiaz]

Excellent way to describe our country, there’s many things to do and as long as you could be financially responsible and organize you can make a better life

[@luisGNYC]

Indeed, talking facts, love the country. My plan is to move this year to live long term in Santo Domingo

[@diosaallen9467]

Thank you, I love the country like crazy, I know we're not perfect, we have to get better organized but God, I relate to what you are saying so much, I'm a US Air Force retiree that has traveled the world, lived in Italy, Germany, long periods in the middle east, ate all the types of food you can imagine and when I get asked the question, which is better? without hesitation I say DR! We don't give away to stress, we are happy people. I though I was being biased because I'm Dominican so, of course I'm going to choose DR but, I'm truly honest. The insecurity level in DR is always high but, I think it should be, we don't want to normalize crime or make it business as usual so yes, even Dominicans say its dangerous, we are tire of thieves, anyway....thanks again Dan.

[@Lauraabreu1528]

You are speaking straight up facts!! I’m Dominican currently in the USA but my ultimate goal is to live a good life in my beautiful country ❤️

[@God-Wins33]

I agree brother. I am American from Dominican parents. I go back all the time and actually purchased an apartment back in 2015. Half of the things you saying is correct and I agree. But there’s a lot of things out there which is very uncomfortable. Like for example public health system horrible if you don’t have cash you screwed. Now if you have money and go to a private clinic you get A one care They also lag and are to lay back for the most simplest things. I ordered a curtain from Bellon which is their version of Home Depot and they went took the measurements and said it will take a month, cool. A month past by and they went to install the complete opposite of what I ordered. They don’t give refunds only store credit and we had to pay more out of pocket because they screwed up and put the wrong one. Another month has passed by and nothing yet they are waiting for parts. There’s a lot of things that are very uncomfortable that with time people will be aware of when they live there. I love my beautiful DR and yes it’s growing fast. But there are still lots of things to be fixed which make people uncomfortable. Number one over all Education is horrible. And people need to adapt the way they drive out there which is like animals no simpathy for no one

[@luisabramson4957]

When I said give us a break with the poverty issue, I wasn't referring to Dan Kerchum; on the contrary, I appreciate dearly his comments and insights; I was talking about the naysayers who never see or say anything good or positive about our great country. Is that clear? Blessings.

[@comparon2]

Thank you for this video and for your nice words about my country....this place is also yours!! Welcome my brother!😎👍🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@domingohenriquez1641]

Thanks you welcome to Quizqueya

[@esteban1973]

Thank you! People assume everything negative they hear is everywhere without exceptions. Thanks to the internet and forming business connections, DR has advanced MUCH faster than almost anywhere else in the quality of life for the average person. You are right. A dishwasher at a restaurant might see being a nanny or housekeeper as a step up for them. It's an improvement in their pay. Can't criticize an honest day's pay. Work is work. I have seen former lawyers selling clothes on ebay and much happier doing that.

[@paulcabrera2254]

Hi Dan, I enjoy your content ( Your personality , the places where you go, and The Restaurants that you choose ) and wish to see more. You are a young good looking male who has some money, ( Please be careful with the ladies ) Good for you. I am similar like you where I also like the Restaurants and night life in Santo Domingo. The one thing that I dislike is the Traffic, especially during rush-hour. I am a retired married Dominican, Cuban, American who has been coming to the Dominican Republic for over 50 years. OMG, how things have changed for the better. I live in Santiago and Puerto Plata and thank goodness the Restaurants are getting better in those areas. But if you really want fine dining and service, there is nothing like Dining in The Capital. It’s like you said “You have so many choices” You are so right about during the middle of the week their are many restaurants that are busy. The Restaurants that you and I enjoy are not Cheap, Yet I still find them less expensive than the USA. For Example; if you were in a nice bar or restaurant in Miami or NYC, A drink is typically $18-$26 ( $1,000 to $1,500 pesos) and let’s not talk about the really high end liquor. Now a beer on average is roughly $10-$16 ( $580 to $900 pesos ) . What I see is a average drink in the Capital is around $7 to $10 or ( $450 to $ 600 pesos ) and a beer is around $5 to $8 or ($250 to $450 pesos). Now I am talking about a high end Restaurant or Bar. The other thing I meant to mention was don’t let the negative comments bother you. I can see you like living the good life and you do not mind spending money. Not everyone is fortunate like you and I to be able to dine out 3 to 5 times a week. I’m sure there are a few hidden gems in the Capital that are not that expensive. When you find them let me know

[@LuisRodriguez-tm1ld]

I remember a several years back i ordered an Uber in Santiago and my driver was from Venezuela. This dude was like 22 and came to the country with nothing. In a few years this dude bought a car and has his own apartment. Unfortunately in our culture many of us have a tendency to half ass our way through life and not put 110 percent effort until we migrate to a wealthier country.

[@iEduin]

Great Video, When i Heard Spain Singer Julio iglesias and also The EX--President of Spain Moved with Their Families to Dominican Republic Permanent and They all Applied to get Dominican Nationality ,i was very impressed .......... Buen Video, Cuando yo escuche que el Cantante Espaniol Julio iglesias y tambien el EX--Presidente de Espania se Mudaron con sus Familias Permanente a Republica Dominicana y todos ellos Aplicaron para obtener la Nacionalidad Dominicana ,Eso me impresiono

[@luisabramson4957]

Awesome video, congrats and keep it up. I like your objectivity and neutral analysis of our culture in general. Poverty is something that sadly you'll see almost everywhere on this planet, even in highly developed countries, to a lesser extent, but still. If you visit countries that are richer and more developed than ours like Mexico, Brazil and Panama, just to name a few, you'll see slums, ghettos and their own share of overpopulated and neglected areas. Give the D.R a break with the poverty subject, please; we're poor, but we're not the only one, and we're working on improving things. Thanks 😊

[@DCampusano1]

In reality, DR has a higher GDP per capita than Brazil, they’re not richer than us, just bigger.

[@drkid4l220]

I believe he shouldn’t give this topic a break, if anything this should be heard by a lot of our own Dominican people who trash the country and talk about how they would never move back to the Dominican Republic because is trash, but then you have a bunch of rich native Dominican people who are living their best lives, and there are people from outside who are starting to take notice. Now you are having a lot people from outside who are starting to not just move but also invest in the country, not that there is anything wrong with this, but if anything I would like to be our own people who would still would want to come back and invest when they see a such an informative video like this one, this is what keeps a culture intact.

[@ParteraQuisqueyana]

@@drkid4l220 💯

[@rolandoaponte9062]

Bigger does not mean richer, most of the countries you mention have a lower gross domestic product per capita than DR, with the exception of Panama.

[@elizabetgonzalez1392]

He is 100%🙌🏼👌

[@trinistar1930]

Thank you so much brother 🎉

[@yoyoyo5234]

Hi Dan, thank for your beautiful words about my country!! God bless you🙏🏽🙏🏽 Greetings from NY😊

[@rosariodeleon541]

Thank you very much for speaking nicely about the DR. There is a lot to see and do.

[@drbk1981]

Everything you say about 🇩🇴 it’s so true and thank you so much to talk about my country ❤

[@daniela00100]

A mic would’ve been appreciated 😩❤

[@rendervill3816]

Welcome to Dominican Republic BRO!!

[@henrysantos121]

Thanks God my country every single day growing like Rice,

[@guadalupealba9068]

Gracias por sus lindos comentarios sobre mi DR❤️🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@TheTruthseeker707]

Bro you are selling me on my own country. Keep it up 😁, I am loving it.

[@tonyliranzo4246]

This is amazing. Love it.

[@israeliteinpanama3263]

Great info, can you show more high-end dining and hotel options in Santo Domingo? Also inside Blue Mall? Thanks, very interested!

[@fabioladipa]

Great video 🎉❤ DR my homeland!

[@angelarivas7579]

Thank you for this interesting video. it is nice to know that people appreciate DR

[@carljimmycastro1409]

Thanks for Sharing 💪

[@hectorjulio8573]

Hello Dan, your comments and thoughts about the D.R ,were on point, you pretty much covered everything and nothing else to add here, God bless the D.R and U.S.

[@bertharichardson5262]

Thanks for giving a positive point of view of my Quisqueya la bella

[@angelarodriguez1659]

Graifull to hear some one reconoice our esforce and developing!!! Dominican Republic is one of the best place to leave in the world 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@angelvargas2921]

Love your content!

[@violetaperdomo9963]

Dominican Republic is all about the culture and the quality of life and the mental health is great by everyone looking to have fun and enjoy everyday doing " votar el golpe" 🤣

[@ElvysRodriguez-vt4tu]

Son todos payasos allí 🤡

[@caribepositivo7603]

What happens is that many people have stayed the past believing It is Puerto Rico is the best island in the caribbean that was last decade now it is dominican republic❤

[@drbk1981]

Facts

[@mercedesherrera9974]

Amor me encanta como hablas de mi país pero más tú

[@daniela00100]

HAHAHHA cueriiiiiisssss 😂😂😂

[@oneidarodriguez2716]

Cierto es muy bello... hermoso caballero

[@cryptogoatman]

Work hard play harder 🇩🇴💪🏼

[@manuelmesson3350]

Estoy muy de acuerdo contigo, amigo. Lo que pasa es que en RD tenemos muchas personas con muy baja autoestima y creen que nosotros somos de lo peor y no es así. Gracias por tus videos

[@yudelkaanziani2478]

That's right. ❤

[@JayAbroad]

I appreciate this video. I've been saying this too. This is not a 3rd World country. Far from it. Thanks bro.

[@dankerchum]

I definitely agree. I love your content btw!

[@pedroluisalcantara-yd2gz]

DR is growing a lot economically Have you already been to the new "Word Trade Center Santo Domingo"? There's Rolex, Gucci, Saint Laurent, make a video about that, RD's new mega projects❤

[@armandorabassa3478]

Dominican Republic is not like it used to be; it is highly advanced now, with a lot of technology and economic progress. According to the World Happiness Report, it ranks above many highly developed countries because people are happier here.

[@felizgonzalez2554]

thx 4 saying the truth above the island 🏝 dominicanan republic. good places to visiting activo desde allentown pennsylvania. durisimoooo el video thx u

[@Ralph457]

For everyone who has money, the quality of life is unmatched, but that is not the case for the majority in the Dominican Republic. The quality of life of 70% of Dominicans is below average, some reaching extreme poverty. The Dominican has learned to live this way, he has resigned himself. Because the reality is that the DR is two countries: one (small population) extremely rich and the other (overpopulated) extremely poor.

[@Sidewinder528]

Exactly

[@TurkeyDart]

The women, the women and the women! Incredible

[@Apollux]

DR local here. Appreciate the myth busting you are doing with your videos👍! From the B roll sprinkled trough the channel it shows you have visited many places on the country and the city, but so far the vids have been mostly focused around Piantini, followed by Punta Cana. Do we get to see your first hand take on other city neighborhoods and/or country regions?

[@pressurebusspipesmakesdiam1366]

Get a mic & let the B roll play a bit longer. I just subbed! Good info

[@Jamess17065]

Good vid, you need a Mic bro. Audio is poor…

[@yudelkaanziani2478]

We care.

[@teofilosuarez5253]

It is what It is, He dicribed the rean DR.

[@Sidewinder528]

Video should Be Titled..."If you Have Money or are a Foreign Expat like me the Quality of life is unmatched" ......ya Tu sabes lol

[@pedroluisalcantara-yd2gz]

RD está creciendo muchísimo económicamente ¿Ya fuiste al nuevo "Word Trade Center Santo Domingo"? ahí está Rolex, Gucci, Saint Laurent has un vídeo sobre eso los nuevos mega proyectos de RD❤

[@f.f.v.m7607]

Have you been to Santiago?

[@GooslyQuiz]

Incredible video! New sub.

[@rolandoaponte9062]

The mental health graph does not say much, having Nigeria in the top 6 close to DR 🤣

[@juanpena7098]

Bro I’m one of the dumbest people alive born and raised over there heritage several properties sold and moved to NYC what a mistake man.

[@silverfox4557]

People in the USA don't want to accept that the DR has a large middle and upper middle class that is thriving. Also a significant rich and millionaire sector that drives the economy.

[@Sidewinder528]

Every 3rd world Country has a small percentage of Rich people and middle class. But what about the other 80%

[@wil4028]

I agree, and not only that one the bigger project know United States signs Semi conductor Microship tue blow this country. Michael Jorda Luxery Hotel for NBA. NFL. MLB project in Samana. Another Bigger project from Principe Mohamma Dubai wants to build the biggest Casino in the Caribe in Latin America.

[@antoniocruz1163]

OK

[@IvanPlayStation4LiFe]

if you learn Spanish DR is way better trust me

[@wil4028]

I plan to come back 300.000. l can buy a nice penthouse in Samana and invest another 300.000 in the countryside for little chicken farm and save some. In united State you can doing nothing 800.000

[@amgooder]

Live the states and move to D.R.😂

[@anahung2182]

❤❤❤

[@joseojedamaggiolo583]

💯

[@YolyDor-wb1bn]

Is this island the HAYTI Republic?

[@BelkisGarcia-on6uz]

Escribe en español por favor

[@mariatapia3231]

♥️♥️🫶🫶

[@DAGenao]

Was it difficult to get a residence permit in the DR?

[@ELVENGADOR858]

IN DR THE THING IS TO BE MILLIONAIRE 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lourdesjeanie]

Why they are living to Puerto Rico ?

[@Leoncruz-00xx]

here we go again 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@TrebleTS20]

If haitians would stay on their side it would be perfect

[@angelmorales6012]

RD? They come to Puerto Rico in dinghies allá the time.

[@K1ngKrunch]

compared to how it was previously, VERY few Dominicans think of moving to PR anymore. Now a days its mostly haitians on those boats.

[@angelmorales6012]

@@K1ngKrunch they still come. 10 missing and 17 arrested last month. Those are the ones intercepted

[@K1ngKrunch]

@@angelmorales6012 Did you not read what i wrote? go ahead and read again 🤦🏽

[@henrysantos7160]

1920 a lot of People from Puerto Rico go to DR doing the same labor then Haiti😂😢😅

[@aritam9352]

I have been coming here since 1990, purchased 250 tareas in the north part of the country, built a house there AND YOU ARE INCORRECT! This country is corrupt, it has been for years and has gotten worse. I have travelled all over this country. Most of the country has no running water, no consistent electricity. Roads are awful. So, what is good? Foreigners wirh dollars and euros! The millions of dollars this country gets goes to a handful of people, period!

[@linkworld02]

Wait, what country are you taking about?? Not the DR for sure.

[@luisangeltremolrivas1771]

I live here in the DR in a poor neighborhood and I have running water to a certain degree, good internet connection, electricity 24/7 for the most part. It is a less corrupt place now than 4 years ago and you can tell.

[@Sidewinder528]

EXACTLY......I've been coming here for over 8years and have Lived here for a few years. What you are saying is true. Most of the people with the Money are tge Foreigners. The Dominican infrastructure is horrible.

[@aritam9352]

The Dominican Republic mijo!

[@WarrenFearchild]

Why would you buy land in a “CORRUPT” “POOR” nation makes no sense, and Ik for a fact you are 100% lying bc water and electricity are not an issue in DR, Roads in DR are ranked as the 3rd best in the whole LATINAMERICA, try again.

[@Elizabeththepen]

I WANT TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE, because im about to destroy that fairy tale story you're breaking down in this video. FIirst, all that development you see in the Dominican 🇩🇴 it comes from drvg traffic + money laundry (including politicians and high ranking military forces directly involved). I will agree on the quality of life you're talking about, BUT it will ONLY depend on the social + economic class group you're in.There's a mayority of poor working class people in the D.R. that don't know about that "quality of life" you're describing. Because they have to survive with a miserable salary. Plus, up to 7 hours DAILY of blockouts, most can't even afford or acces decent medical services, etc etc etc That upscale service and "quality of life" is available ONLY for the rich, the narcs, politicians or turists that pretty much CAN DO whatever they want in the land since their money can buy the justice system as well. In other words Dominican Repúblic 🇩🇴 is a true paradise 🌴🐠🏖 if you are financialy secure.

[@jened1722]

Question agree with him to some extent, and I agree with you to some extent as well, however mention one country in this world that doesn't have wealth a poverty that's the composition of modern society every where you go honey. As he said, the country is developing rapidly that a lot of that poor people are rising and improving their way of life....

[@angieherrera1850]

It’s almost unbearable to listen to you. Background noise. Please get a mic. No offense.

[@mariasantiago9221]

Oye la otra es el caribe , ven ha NewYork escuché sonidos , de ambulancia , borrachos,policías , y demás aromas ruidosas.

[@angieherrera1850]

@@mariasantiago9221 si pero con un micrófono puede reducir todos esos ruidos.

[@angieherrera1850]

@@mariasantiago9221 cual es la ofensa? Le estoy diciendo algo constructivo para que mejore la calidad del sonido.

[@angieherrera1850]

@@mariasantiago9221 no lo dije por el país. Es un tema de producción de vídeo. Eso es todo. 💝💝

[@eddyalvarez2078]

It sad foreign have to talk good about Dominican cause all Dominican do is down their own people and country

[@Sidewinder528]

Ummm.....Yes. The Dominican Republic is a 3rd World Country that happens to have some People that have money....Mostly the Foreigners.

[@K1ngKrunch]

nah

[@WarrenFearchild]

It’s a developing nation, and the fastest growing nation in LATAM, the US has more inequality than DR, and DR is currently growing more than the US.

[@Sidewinder528]

@WarrenFearchild ..."DR is currently growing more than the U.S"...😐......🤣 Surely you jest

[@Sidewinder528]

​@@K1ngKrunch..yea

[@bobmatthews5605]

DR is not 3rd world, the disparity is bad,the poverty a trap,tourist money only goes to the top.

[@WholeSaleGlobal]

i’m dominican and i live here, yes you are 100% right

[@adamesvariado]

🇺🇸🫡🇩🇴🙌