What It's Like Living In Dominican Republic | Honest Truth

I’m Dominican but I haven’t lived her since I was about 6 years old but I've visited every year since, and I gotta tell you something no matter how you think you know a place because you visited its super important that you know, that visiting and living are two different places.
Because I’ve living here for the past month, and its an entire different from world, when every day isn’t an adventure. So in this video I’m going to tell you the truth.
Lets talk;
Safety, Cost of Living, Transportation and service ( plus more stuff )
Funny story by the way, I almost got finessed in the airport for $20.
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1. You should know for transparency reasons
-I currently live in Puerto Rico
-But I’m trying out spending 6 months here and 6 month their to see where I like it more
-And my reasoning to move here is not just for money, its because I have 90% of my family here, so I might be willing to put up with more inconvenience because of the benefit of being with family
2. Safety
-I feel super safe, and whenever I stopped by cop I feel normal, and I don’t feel scared ( like in the US )
-However I’m also self aware, if you walk around with a gold chain and money In your pocket in the ghetto, you might get robbed ( you guys seen that video when Justin Bieber got stuck in the hood and had to do some push ups
-My advice is DR is a nice place, but their a lot necessity in this country, so you also have to be very self aware of your environment
As a runner:
-I run in the morning and its dark out and I see people
-I don’t feel like I’m in danger
-But I also don’t go out late at night
3. Service
-The worst service that I’ve gotten has been in Puerto Rico, things can be so slow and tedious
-Here in DR, everything moves faster, and it moves even faster if you pay something extra to get it done
However:
-like banks they take long time
-But mechanics see you right way, and to get my id I had to go through a process and it was fairly quick too
-I love the service here ( but its not free, keep that in mind )
People hustle here
-Example, you're on a stop light someone comes to clean your windows ( you gotta pay)
-You need parking someone watches your vehicle ( you gotta pay )
-Someone helps you with what seems to be a favor ( you gotta pay )
Lol but that’s not everything
4. Transportation
-Gas is expensive in my opinion here
-Fixing a vehicle is expensive
-Cars are more expensive
-The streets are more dangerous ( phone use, lack of lights and chaos )
So again use common sense
5. Cost of living
-Housing: $15-20k will get you something real nice ( $400)
-Utilities ( phone, internet, light and water, I find these cheap depending where you live )
-Groceries ( I’m use to spending $200 a month, here that’s a lot of cash for food, so relative to me I find it cheap, but to get protein and stuff like that, you’ll have to pay extra)
6. Closing thoughts
-Don’t forget, this is a third world country so if you want something closes to America or better its going to cost you a premium
-The people are like everywhere else In the world, you just have to take the time to know people
-My favorite thing about this island is my Family, so of course I’m bias
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[@tavroaar8173]

The Dominican Republic of the 90s is also a totally different country today. DR has grown and advanced tremendously. We have one of the strongest economies of all Latin America, great political stability, and we are now considered a high middle income country and we are definitely not 3 world anymore. There are more airports and roads now, and better electricity and water. However, yes still a lot to grow in terms of poverty and driving but I am optimistic that the DR will continue to grow and become stronger.

[@TommyBryson]

Also optimistic

[@solascriptura-e7t]

The world is rapidly catching up to the United States. It's no longer "sticks and stones", anymore. A spot that I've been watching develop rapidly, is The Philippines.

[@wifauldi1]

lets put it this way then, its a developing country

[@JendryDominicanBabyLife]

As I'm reading these comments, I'm not sure I agree, but I agree with yours🇩🇴😃

[@TrapBoiFuse561]

Lmao 3rd world Mexicans is a developing nation Panama lol

[@03Man11]

Similar story. I was born here (DR), raised in the states and moved back in 2022. The best advise I could give people is to go with the flow. Don’t expect things to be like the way they are where you’re from. Be adaptable and try to learn why things are the way they are. Once you get to that point mentally, you will enjoy the crap out of this island.

[@TommyBryson]

That’s solid advice

[@JendryDominicanBabyLife]

I agree🇩🇴😃

[@KingNeu]

Being Dominicano myself, visiting family there every other year, my man had some valid points that I can vouch for! Safety, I feel like can vary from person to person AND location of course. People are hustling every single day for the next peso. Overall, beautiful scenery, amazing people & FIRE food. W video manito, God bless! 🙏🏽💪🏽

[@jaimerivera7717]

I agree but its the same here in the USA it depends where you live. You see mass shootings here in the USA. In the DR you dont hear about mass shootings.

[@jorgeduran7168]

God is everywhere but sleeps in dominican republic my country. DR has it all. Thanks for promoting my country. God bless you.

[@dmac5808]

I lived in DR off and on for the past 12 years. I have seen changes during that time frame. I call DR home. I have met some very good people in DR, I learned from living in DR , how to work to live all the while I was living to work which is what you are taught living in the United States. I think Santo Domingo is undervalued.

[@TommyBryson]

Agreed

[@janellemcleod]

GOOD! I am Glad to hear places like DR and PR slow AF! Here in America, everything is very stressful, rush, rush, crush, hustle, hustle culture, hustle mentality, which ultimately makes us all exhausted! Makes us sick, stressed, burned out, causes accidents at an all time high..etc… That is why those Third World countries they look better and they live longer! BECAUSE THEY SLOW TF DOWN!🙄 Life is short.

[@goatjames388]

The world went and got itself in a big damn hurry

[@FairBeautyEssentials]

@@goatjames388 yes lol

[@АлексейКузьмин-г2ш]

Everything good for a humans are already created. Why is that rush,rush,crush wich only makes a human so unimportant...

[@DrOcKa20]

I couldn't agree more. I'm counting down the days till I leave the states.

[@АлексейКузьмин-г2ш]

@@DrOcKa20 No way!.....

[@LuisGrullon86]

I love Dr., I also spent 6 months here and 6 months In the US, when I'm here my quality of life improves, the food is better, culture, money goes further. Safety is good, and I go out a lot at night , to block parties, to hoods but I'm with people that know the area.

[@J__7777]

How much is rent for a one bedroom apartment in a nice area?

[@TranquiloTrev]

Food is a million times better !!

[@robertm.-certifieddaytrade4939]

Hi Tommy, awesome and honest video...as usual! I’ m of Cuban descendant born and raised in NYC. Was married for a while to a Dominican woman; all her family was there so we spent a lot of time on the island. Nice, warm and humble people overall, but the poverty is OFF THE SCALE, and witnessing that poverty day in and day out made me kind of depressed. Unlike the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, there is NO U.S. assistance like food stamps or subsidized home purchase loans in D.R. So almost everyone we met had a side hustle and most of these side hustles compromised morality. I’ve traveled all over the island and sometimes found myself in sticky situations with the police, situations that were quickly resolved with a few $20 dollar bills! Tourism is the main industry there and it pains me deeply to say the following: SEX is the second biggest and pervasive income producing industry throughout the island! Once I had a husband try to pimp-off his gorgeous wife to me...I understood the why; 2 young kids and the refrigerator is empty! Overall D.R. Could be a PARADISE only 90 minutes from the USA if the dire economic situation could improve!!! I know for a FACT that you won’t give this comment a thumbs-up, simply because NO ONE wants to point out the ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, and BY THE WAY, that goes for disturbing social problems right here in the U.S. as well!! Dios Te Biendiga, Stay blessed my brother. Robert-

[@JM-pn5nu]

What're you talking about? You're generalizing the entire Dominican Republic by the part of it your ex-wife took you? Not to mention that it was probably a while ago. Tourism is not the main industry there, and in those tourist areas, most of the vendors are Haitian migrants trying to make a quick buck. Maybe learn about what we're dealing with the massive influx of Haitian migrants before you speak. Most people working in the streets are Haitian. Again, the sex industry is almost exclusive to a certain area of DR, so why are you generalizing? Did you go to Santo Domingo? Santiago? Salcedo? San Cristobal? Puerto Plata? Most rent prices in Santo Domingo are well above $1,200 a month, not to mention to buy groceries for a small family right now you're looking at more than $300 dollars. D.R. has a very robust economy and the amount of growth I've seen there is mind-blowing as a Dominican myself. Houses in places like Arroyo Hondo and even in a small town like Haina in San Cristobal will run more than $300,000 dollars so again, what're you talking about?

[@robertm.-certifieddaytrade4939]

@user-xf9xh3hm8i ALL opinions are based on a limited amount of observational data, so you’re opinion could indeed be very VALID! However, since you’re a Dominican, you might want to lookup the meaning of; “Confirmation bias” Stay blessed... Robert-

[@jaimerivera7717]

Hi Robert, well here in the USA have you seen the poor neighborhoods? The people that dont want to work here live off of the government. Again it all depends where your ex wife would take you. I’ve been to the DR and I love it there. I lived 6 months there once and had a such a great experience. You see people having minimum things and actually smile when here people have everything and still will complain. I realized they had the most important thing that we here in the USA dont have and thats family and interaction with humans. I dont even know my neighbors where I live.

[@robertm.-certifieddaytrade4939]

@@jaimerivera7717 Glad you AGREE WITH ME that they have “minimum things” and it’s because of the EXTREME POVERTY! By the way, I spent months in the following: The Capital, Sxxxxx ( can’t remember the name) Bonal, Boca Chica, but unlike tourists, I rented houses and stay in the towns, ENORMOUS POVERTY!! But I AGREE with you that their STRENGTH to overcome and reconcile their economic situation comes from the fact that they VALUE FAMILY and here in America, the only thing that has value and CONSIDERED GODLY is the MIGHTY DOLLAR!! The POVERTY was so GREAT that I was constantly seeing PACKS of HUNGRY dogs always running around at sundown...A BIT SCARY. Once I walked into a cormado and purchased a can of dog food and a can opener...walked outside to feed a beautiful but BONE-SKINNY PUPPY and some people murmured “You’re crazy(loco) that 3 dollars U.S. could have bought you food” I know your NATURAL INSTINCT is to defend your OWN, but anyone who goes there and stays in THE TOWNS will TRULY OBSERVE THE TRUTH!!!! Don’t be AFRAID of the TRUTH, in fact if you acknowledge the TRUTH, perhaps that will SPEARHEAD change. BUT if you pretend EVERYTHING is fine, NOTHING WILL CHANGE! Poverty is not the same as EVIL, so I am NOT ATTACKING YOUR PEOPLE, they are IN FACT BEAUTIFUL, both in HEART and in SPIRIT!!!! Even my Dominican X said that the poverty was OBSCENE once she TASTED the fruits of AMERICA!!! The ONLY POVERTY that’s worse according to the WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM is ONLY 20 miles away..HAITI “ We question everything and everyone except our own IGNORANCE ”...El Curso en Milagros By the way: ONE YEAR later, I got a surprising call from my X wishing to come back; she was EXTREMELY sorry for cheating on me, said it was due to the OVER-SEXED social media influence in D.R., I FORGAVE HER TRUELY and I wished her well going forward. Dios te biendiga (Stay Blessed) Robert-

[@03Man11]

@@robertm.-certifieddaytrade4939 sex is not the second highest income producing industry in DR. Don’t say ignorant stuff like that without being able to prove it. That is beyond ignorant.

[@maitebates]

DR - I really enjoyed this video and thank you so much for all the insight. My family is dominican and lives there and now we want to move there from ATL. I am doing all the prep work now so that we can have a smooth transition.

[@jaydbogan6759]

What type of work are you going to do down there

[@JendryDominicanBabyLife]

@@jaydbogan6759 most people from the US work remote or have retirement income😊🇩🇴

[@jaydbogan6759]

Cool I wish you much success. We will be there in September

[@TC-1985]

Amen..

[@elquillaoable]

DE LO MIO!!!!!!! Stay safe out there, Tommy! So proud of your work.

[@luisfermin608]

Bro I’ve been watching your videos for a few months now and I’ve had this feeling you were Dominican 😂😂 Cool to know we are from the same country 🇩🇴 KLK

[@manuwindsurfing]

Great vid bro! Spot on. Stores in big cities are actually quite nice with lots of imported items from all over the world. Safety isn't great in remote places and big cities. They do have armed "watchies" at most nice places or tourist spots. That said millions of people travel to the DR each year and have a wonderful experience. 10 years here, loving it!

[@uglyducc3107]

Man your channel is under appreciated. I would love to learn more and even be mentored by you on finance. Do you have any programs? Any opportunities to hop on calls? As a dominican finding out your dominican I feel like you could relate to the struggles of being an immigrant struggling to be financially free

[@Papagrande829]

Good video Tommy. I have a place in Puerto Plata... close to the Malecon. When ever the stress of America has me on... I'm about to choke someone.. landing in DR takes that all away. Hope to be there permanently soon.

[@JendryDominicanBabyLife]

Santo Domingo is the best🇩🇴😃

[@patrickmartin7929]

D.R. I hope to visit within the next 12 month. I appreciate your videos and the knowledge that you share.

[@susiecarrington4597]

Thank you! Educational, Professional and informational too!

[@therelaxingsounds506]

Great video. I bought tons of land and building my dream house! Been visiting the DR for many years and I'm finally moving there for good. Life is great in the DR!

[@elvin2374]

I left DR at 23. Sorry not going back. I been in the states 10 years. DR never changes, I had a hope that my beautiful country gets better but NO.

[@jcwatts5000]

Too bad broo

[@nesq4104]

I will take your lands on your behalf then and make it a better place. Will charge you high price when you come visit

[@jcwatts5000]

@@nesq4104 🤣🤣🤣 that is what is happening in Puerto rico

[@nesq4104]

@@jcwatts5000 I live in PR now. Everyone I'm the world wants what PR and DR are has except the natives. Shame

[@tavroaar8173]

I would disagree. The country has improved but still has a lot to go.

[@danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057]

New subscriber here. Watching from Barbados🇧🇧

[@chillintheDR]

Excellent video; I moved to Boca Chica 12 August 2020. The people are nice people, most of the hustlers are on the beach and duarte. I'm trying to learn Spanish and must acknowledge that it is very difficult. Thanks!

[@TommyBryson]

Step by step

[@maquillamelily212]

I loveeeeeee Boca Chica

[@AphrooneRichardson]

Shout out from CHICAGO-KANKAKEE, IL, USA! Thanks for this informative video! Amen-RA!

[@tylercarraway2850]

Going to the DR for two weeks in August! Thank you for making content I’ve followed you for years.

[@yuccafarmergaming1479]

DR...I'm looking to be there about 4-5months, my wife is Dominican, lots of her family there so we have some support...I work remotely from home since the pandemic started 2020...i've been to the DR 5 times, so I have a good idea already what to expect...good video, good information, like your content

[@TommyBryson]

Thanks brother 🙏

[@1freddy14]

DR loved the video!

[@scavallo11]

What a great, down-to-earth and realistic review of life in the Dominican Republic. I'm not sure where you live in DR, obviously not in the capital, but you've explained it perfectly!!! I'm playing with the idea of going back to live there in a few years. We shall see.

[@chrisg966]

Keep making DR videos!

[@dreyes8948]

Love Dominican Republic, of course like any other countries just be careful

[@sebastianmedina23]

Love the channel! 🇩🇴

[@tonyperez78]

Thanks so much for such a good advice!!

[@markctaylormade]

A taxi driver drove me home for free at 3 in the morning when he saw me walking. During the ride he produced a bottle of Brugal which he insisted that we both sip straight from the bottle, while playing Dembow on what must have been a 20,000 watt system in his car. Best experience I've ever had travelling 😀

[@MikoWorldwide]

Rare. Very rare.

[@EdwinEm3]

😂😂😂😂 Sounds like DR

[@sobeyramartinez1664]

No good

[@ccon8]

And you got in the car assuming he was a taxi? Some people are naive

[@RichRotorhead]

Now this is the most Dominicanest story I've ever heard. 💯😁

[@ondemandaquaworkouts]

I love DR. Plan on having a second home there just to escape the insanity and consumption craziness in USA and get back more humble, calm , appreciate more things…. Being there makes me a better person. Amazing beaches help too ;)

[@TommyBryson]

Likewise

[@jaydbogan6759]

I’m trying to think of ways to what type of work and hustle I can do there cause money won’t be no problem if I cash out which will double once cashing in in DR wew it’s tough!!

[@JendryDominicanBabyLife]

I love my county too🇩🇴😃

[@silvesterjordan9920]

Very good information. My trip to the Dom Rep is next month. I feel much better now that I have seen your video.

[@adrianfields619]

Loved this video sir.. Very informative.. Getting things in order for my transition. Thank you much

[@CaptainTodger69]

3:33 This is the only reason that's stopping me from moving somewhere like DR. I'm too used to living in Asia. Can walk around wearing whatever I like. Never felt unsafe even once. Even in "bad" neighbourhoods.

[@allme813]

DR - Greatly appreciate your video. Looking to move there in a few years.

[@grullord]

Very true. Love your content. See you soon brother

[@CG-bt7oc]

Hi Tommy, Thank you so much for this video, and all the helpful information. Do you mind if I ask which part of DR you live in?

[@AmanuelBrooks-sc2mk]

I enjoyed your information I am looking forward to coming over in a few months thanks for the info

[@123sly1]

Love the DR man I go there every 6 months would love to live there one day great video

[@jorgeespinal6478]

Thank you for your honest opinion on D.R. Think you hit the nail on the head, by the way am from D.R. myself but raise in New York City thank you for the information

[@LuzRodriguezRD]

Moved to Dr Sep 8 2021, in Bonao. Love it here!! Born and raised in NY. But my nationally is from Here.

[@gorgeousbrandent.9224]

DR!!! totally agree. we have a place in la romana and the bang for your buck is real! thanks tommy

[@joantonio6331]

And Sosua but obviously for different reasons.

[@enough1494]

Yo soy Boricua and approve your message! Lol. Very seriously considering moving to RD! 💕

[@irisp2088]

Glad to see you are already living here be safe and enjoy, la mejor temporada para estar aqui en tu pais 😁

[@selfautonomy7774]

The Dominican Republic has the best economy in the Caribbean and Central America , the Dr offers safety and modern cities like Santo Domingo which is like Miami 5.0 for sure and you have Santiago , any type of scenery you’re looking for from tourist towns to big cities with modern day conveniences , mountain towns etc it’s perfect for young people to live and invest and many people speak English !! The Dr is booming right now !!

[@JM-pn5nu]

Santigo is getting so expensive! The houses in Santo Domingo are literally at California prices!

[@thewhitedevilfromthebible5899]

Miami 5.0 😂😂😂😂😂😂 biggest joke of the year

[@gbsysadm3653]

I spent 2 weeks in Santo Domingo piatini next to the malls. Very few people speak English, hardly none. Learn spanish for a better trip there.

[@jaelcarnell5584]

DR! Great info!

[@bidnerdavis5256]

Nice content , i would love to learn more.

[@doublenickel1000]

Excellent commentary, Tommy. Sounds like a really nice place if you don't have real high economic expectations, which I don't. I imagine food is even cheaper if you do most of your shopping at open air markets rather than grocery stores. One question I have, is the water safe to drink without boiling or something? It's really nice if it is, makes life a lot simpler.

[@TommyBryson]

Water from the faucet is not safe to drink. We buy 5 gallon water jugs for less than a dollar

[@shandiehamilton1749]

I think living in the USA put negativity in people mind about other country if it's not them, a Third World country is mostly used in terms of political right and civil liberties which can also include Press freedom and in Dominica some persons maybe poor, but it's only considered third country to most East and western big counties.

[@eltonhoward4205]

I agree with this comment regarding the title or phase of Dominican republic is a third world country is incorrectly used by American blacks or latinos not clearly understanding the derogatory reference to a black country. Please stop using such racist status of a country you really don't live in every aspect of daily living.

[@jaydbogan6759]

I love visiting DR it left me a “I miss DR” when I got home back in Atl.. I love it and we coming back this week

[@Brandon-hf6zw]

thanks for sharing I might be relocating to DR after the new year.

[@prophetofrage8124]

Myself I love coming to the Dominican Republic. I usually travel to Sant Domingo. Good video. Very informative.

[@joseo.5721]

Great video, full of useful info. !!

[@allo.813]

aaaan, I've been to the DR like 5 or 6 times. I love it there. Cabarete was my fav place to stay. The motorcycles/scooters are everywhere, weaving in & out of traffic. You better know how to drive and keep your head on a swivel. However, Dominican are talented drivers. I saw a man on a bike and a woman sitting behind him carrying a table and chair....all while riding the bike.

[@tonyp4914]

D.R! Great video hermano

[@joantonio6331]

Safety... I did not feel safe... Before boarding the plane. And our arrival was at midnight... I heard so many people telling me this crazy stories... I even wanted to spend the night in Panama city and take a day flight to Santo Domingo... I was like the taxi driver might take us to his neighborhood and have his people to rob us... Well after just a few day I felt perfectly safe

[@kraljsrba9687]

Those late night flights are sketchy, but it's mostly in our minds. Large groups of very loud people do that, lol. Been to DR many times and zero issues so far. Like you said, the initial view is scary, but after a day or two, it becomes normal.

[@yleanafabian8773]

I always flight at night. I don't have any bad experience yet

[@maysmith4906]

We were in Punta Cana yesterday. Around 7am I saw tons of construction workers by the sides of the roads. Are they waiting for buses to take them to their work sites or waiting to be chosen to work that day? Some had their own hard hats, safety vets, & tools like levels and pick axes.

[@tonyperez78]

Oops! Very goods advises Bro! I haven't been at DR in 30 Years and I'm planning coming over for at least 10 days to staying at the city,But I won't be able to going around by myself cause I wouldn't known where to go,I'll be afraid as hell by myself,I meant city is totally different now, it looks like NYC with towers all around!😂🤣😅

[@MikoWorldwide]

Great video. The only thing I would change is mechanics are big scam artist in the Dominican Republic. One tried to charge me $300 for a service and I kept saying no and the price came down all the way to 120. I just left because I was disgusted with him.but that’s pretty much everyone who offers a service in DR. Don’t believe it come visit. I’m here now. The only other thing I would change is cost-of-living here is not cheap. It’s not cheap if you want to keep the same lifestyle as in the US. Currently I pay $1500 a month for rent and it’s a small 700 square-foot condo in the Best area. What this KZbinr is talking about as far as paying $400 or less, that’s not happening in Santo Domingo unless you’re in one of the barrios. Trust me you don’t wanna pay $400 or less in Santo Domingo district national. It’s actually almost impossible. You can pay that in Villa Juana, or Gualey. 😂 They pay $100 a month. I pay over $3500 per month to maintain my lifestyle. It was cheaper for me in the US. But here, like Tommy said, to have a same lifestyle is considered premium, and you will pay more than in the US. Oh, one other thing. When Tommy says food is cheap here, I promise you he’s only talking about going to the grocery store. And it’s not every grocery store. It’s the cheap ones like Jumbo. Because National supermercado is expensive. And Tommy is definitely not talking about eating at five star restaurants because they cost the same or more expensive than in the US.😂

[@nesq4104]

If you pay 3500 monthly clearly you are renting a large mansion. So food prices shouldn't even be a concert if you throwing that money at rent ? That's nuts

[@dennyoviedo4884]

Nice video , best island for social life , always something going on 😅.

[@wilsonsobirodriguez9469]

Nice video, very accurate

[@mariajackson2570]

Great info. Thanks for sharing

[@goatjames388]

Solid vid. Plan on renting/selling my house in the states and moving to the DR. I was thinking Los Torranos

[@MoneyAndPoliticsNOW]

Nice presentation --(DR) how much gasoline? How is the broadband? Do you have cable? How is the economy? Cell service good?

[@paulajohnson7541]

Everything in DR is better than American.

[@SAMOS-ts5vy]

Great review 👍

[@narayanhill9832]

Definitely thinking about getting an Airbnb for a few months and test it out but I have to get my Spanish down first

[@NYBsnark]

Visited about a month ago. Service employs were awesome. Hard working and friendly. Management, retail and anyone near tourist areas were aggressively putting on the hustle and were nasty if you did not buy into it. The high end tourist areas are ruining everything. And still not paying the workers.

[@richardduncan8397]

Thank you, brother

[@TommyBryson]

Got you 😎

[@Cravenn5]

Lol 😂 you have the “wealth” healthy glow… how u blend in 💭 I try that in California… 😅and my family lives there and they can tell I don’t live there … everywhere I go with them the farmers markets etc. maybe it’s the sloooow living lifestyle for me.

[@TommyBryson]

I like slow also

[@brianpeterson5516]

Hello Tommy. Great content, your well spoken. If you don't mind me asking, what do you do for work in order to live overseas?

[@JendryDominicanBabyLife]

I agree🇩🇴😃

[@askgates]

I just came back from Las Terrnas, I fell in love with the DR. Looking to now buy a house there. I felt safe and had an amazing time, made a bunch of connections & relationships.

[@arielbraverman4792]

Im American, and ive had the privilege to live in both Dominican Republic (La Vega, la capital) and Puerto Rico (Bayamon) and i can say from my experience, PR is much safer than DR, due to the fact that DR is a much poorer country with less resources and opportunity than PR, the chances of getting mugged for your wallet, watch, phone, sneakers is much higher in Dominican Republic. In PR i feel safe walking around at any time, even late at night and ive never been bothered once. Of course, both nations have crimes and dangerous areas, but mostly all killings and violence happens between local gangs and are personal between one another, and not random. Service in DR or PR is not as good as the USA, but, service in general in PR is much better (faster, more reliable, less hassle) than DR, i always felt that nothing really seemed to work properly in DR (power outages "se fue la luz", corrupt police and government, everything is a mess, almost feels like your im Africa lol), on the other hand, PR is quite the opposite. Electricity bills in DR is outrages at times, and the darn electricity goes out for hours without notice, then you end up spending extra on a "planta" (generator) to keep your lights on. Dominican Republic is much cheaper than PR, but quality of life is way inferior than USA or PR. Just about everyone in DR will scam you if your American and shake you like if you are a tree full of dollars instead of leaves. Personally in PR i felt much more at ease, im just as American as them boricuas. I lived in DR for 8 years during my teenage years because my parents were missionaries, and I went to a christian bilingual school in the Capital, and my dad was a pastor in a church in La Vega. I lived in PR for 5 years during my college years, graduated in business management from UPR in Bayamon. My 2 cents from experience 🙃 Oh and by the way, DR has the best ice cream (helados Bon, que buenos son!) Also, the mermelada (marmalade) is the best, wayy better than Smuckers lol

[@JM-pn5nu]

DR is not poorer than PR lol. Maybe there is more institutionality in PR because of the American influence and the police actually do their job but DR is not poorer buddy.

[@paulajohnson7541]

Dominican Republic is very different now. You don’t know what are you talking about. 😂

[@rriqueno]

You are correct in everything u said.

[@designobservatory]

Hi, great video. What about healthcare in DR?

[@mrlexx01]

Good video. What part do you live in?

[@MariaSilva-fc7rk]

Thanks for you information 😅

[@ericfeliciano2574]

Great work, Tommy. Just want to clear something with you. DR Is a peninsula, not an island. It shares one of its borders with Haiti. Both comprise the island called Hispañola.

[@ondemandaquaworkouts]

It is actually an island shared with Haiti

[@yazuki1185]

The DR isn't a peninsula, samana can be a peninsula but not the whole country.

[@ricolaw1033]

@@ondemandaquaworkouts he is trying to say DR is not an island. The island is Hispaniola and it’s comprised of Haiti and DR

[@lrsales05]

What? Damn Island

[@SamboDestroyer]

DR IS ON A ISLAND AND SO DO HAITI[in my ric flair voice]

[@karlhammonds7628]

Hey Tommy, thank you for the video. I’m trying to move to the Dominican Republic while earning American money. I’m a US citizen so I think it wouldn’t be too difficult however I don’t know much about this. I don’t have a degree by the way. Do you have any advice?

[@TommyBryson]

I would take and airbnb and see how like it, and stay for about 2-3 months. Is your job remote ?

[@karlhammonds7628]

@@TommyBryson Hey Tommy! Thank you for your reply. I don’t have remote work as of now but I’m looking for something remote not requiring a degree. I really appreciate you communicating with me.

[@MarioPerez-pr8pl]

Mr Bryson Great job on those points , hope every one understand you . Just clarifications Electricity isn’t the cheapest depend on Gas or any another fossil which is high like you mentioned on gasoline . Overall great job

[@TommyBryson]

Thanks and it’s relative to what people are use to paying for sure

[@rachelazor6173]

I have decided to move back to DR as well, I haven’t lived there since I was 6, I’m 22 now. I’m from Samana. The driving out there is so true 😂 I’m glad I will have my mom and her man drive me around bc she doesn’t even want me to drive there plus I don’t plane on being outside all that much anyways

[@rachelazor6173]

Plan*

[@Quelzs99]

I feel like scams are just getting worse smh 🤦‍♂️

[@irvingflores4137]

Really? That's unfortunate. Do you live there now and know first hand?

[@ljbmoney]

I have a beautiful, nice villa in a great and safe area in Punta Cana. My final price is 250K. It is 4 bedrooms with 1300 sqft. Very independent. Close to any great thing that you can think of.

[@eusebiafarrell2493]

Hi I'm also Dominican but have never been to las Terrenas, Samana . Do you recommend an air B&B there?

[@rfmaurone]

Thanks for your thoughts will be in Cap Cana 3/22/2023. And as you requested DR !

[@RM-ww5td]

Thanks for the video

[@LeslyeNunez-h9y]

I am also from Dominican Republic. I was born in Dominican Republic and came to the United States when I was just one years old since it was my parents idea and I’m rude to New York when I was three years old and came back when I was three and then I set up a life here and learn English and now I will take years old. I know fully English and I do not have an accent since I worked on that one I would like at least seven years old and now I’m here.

[@tsleong1]

I would like to slow travel 2-3 months in DR, that's on my list. As long as you can get good internet and digital nomad.

[@joantonio6331]

As for the language... Google translate was my best friend

[@MariaSilva-fc7rk]

You explain that so well I’m ptoud😊

[@MarjavisJermaineEl]

Tommy I plan to go to Santiago in September but I have arachnophobia. Is there alot of spiders there???

[@nesq4104]

There are spiders everywhere. Get therapy then move

[@ElvisGarciaDeJesus-bl4cf]

Yes cash is king outside of the USA, yes yes yes, Dominicans and Colombians in particular love cash. Even if the take credit cards , they will tell you that they prefer cash all the time.

[@jogrubec]

I’m wondering why you didn’t mention that there are brown outs and black outs with the electricity and the water can be short sometimes. Has this changed recently?

[@sherifuntastic]

Great overview and it's okay to say county as it's a country even though it's an island 😊

[@TommyBryson]

Lol thanks

[@urdynamix]

I felt exhausted just listening to this guy.

[@gwennzg9539]

Hi Tommy, im planning to move to DR end of October. I'm a girl and im planning to move alone. Do you think its ok ? anything i should know ? or is it a very bad idea ? thank you and looking forward for the answer. ps: i speak very well spanish and i look latina actually which is good :)

[@AxelKristoff-zm6cg]

I'm white n from Canada I grew up in the DR from when I was 10 till I was 18 on and off as a female over in the DR I'd say you'd be ok but just be careful of older men in touristy areas trying to buy you and just be smart how you would in the US or Canada meaning don't walk around with a gold chain on. Taxis don't have meters and will try to rip you off same with motorcycle taxis. Certain areas people will say they aren't safe but they are perfectly safe I lived in barrios n all over Puerto Plata and everything was fine. Be aware that they do NOT have noise laws so if ur neighbor blasts music till 3am the police won't do shit. Be careful of driving cuz ppl in the DR are assholes while driving. Punctuality is not something they're about busses are always late and people there run on Dominican time could be an hour early or 4 hours late😂 over all DR is a beautiful place and i too am going back to my second home

[@AxelKristoff-zm6cg]

Also I'm a guy but you'll be perfectly fine in the DR

[@qmtcop]

Are there a lot of x-ray tech jobs in the hospitals ? How much do they pay? What’s the minimum wage. Thanks for the info. From the states

[@sbotros]

I believe the DR has potential to become one of the largest economies in latin america. People are very warm and hospitable. What do i need to do if i wanna land a job as a canadian expat?

[@lovelymmebey1221]

How much is a house there? I been there years ago and loved it❤

[@carlosliriano4339]

Same as US you can find a home for $100k to 500k or even higher

[@papijelly]

the alchemist - one of the best books ever made!

[@Moefire]

DR= I wsnt to move there..i need to send my rent for one year n live there to check it out. Thanks for video

[@jackiepetrosky4611]

Great, gracias! I am considering a possible teaching job at St. Michael's in Santo Domingo. They provide furnished housing--not sure what that looks like. I am researching cost of living, life as a single expat, etc.