Why Expats Overspend in the Dominican Republic



Are you an expat living in the Dominican Republic? Find out if you’re getting a good deal or if it’s really cheaper in this video!

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21 Replies to “Why Expats Overspend in the Dominican Republic

  1. Great video y’all I learned firsthand $150 a month was beautiful inside but noisy on the outside . And people knocking on your door at 2 o’clock in the morning 😂 great video

  2. they had a story about Mexico i forgot the news outlet. They had to deport 240,000 americans back to the United States overstayed expired visas. A lot of them stated the cost of living was too high in the states. But Mexico said it caused inflation because they paid more so it caused artifical inflation. makes sense what your saying. Thanks both. Great info. im there Monday for 2 weeks

  3. I’m a waiter here in the US and I like to tip generously. But I don’t tip the same way. And I expect to move there eventually. And of course I don’t want an artificial inflation. As I will be on a budget once I move there .

  4. Great content as usual! Man, you’re making me want to light a stick😂 I think if the server went beyond what’s normally expected a generous gratuity is warranted. Now, I’ve had lousy service and their gratuity matched the service. Fortunately, I’ve been blessed in my life and blessing others for great service is non-negotiable. I’ve yet to observe a U-Haul in a funeral, can’t take it with ya. Finally, I don’t know if those are new mics, but the sound is flawless!✌🏽

  5. Another thing is that in most legitimate businesses in DR they charge you the tip (10%) and they disguise it as "la ley" so that you tip them more. Do not fall for that. Anytime you see that on your bill (or check) please do not over tip.

  6. My girlfriend likes to over tip often even in the countryside and the barrios where services are much cheaper. In NYC's latin neighborhoods she pays $35 USD for a hair job (including a $5 tip). In DR she is often charged the equivalent of $9 USD or about 510 Dominican pesos or less. She usually gives them 1000 pesos (around $18 USD). I keep telling her that she is messing things up for us travellers (viajeros as they often call dominicans that live abroad) by overpaying her hairdresser too much when native dominicans do not.

  7. How do you find the market value in these areas is there statistics online where you can look it up? Or is it like a word of mouth kind of thing?

  8. The Dominican Republic is like a vaccuum cleaner for money. I be going there for 2 weeks spending 12-15k and dont even know what I spent it on. Its incredible. I dont know how the locals are living, they must have secret Colmados they go to

  9. Basically what you're saying is don't put people in bad habits lol….If you tip too big you'll be raising the price for others traveling after you….

  10. That’s kinda subjective though. Because if you have a Walmart a CVS Pharmacy and a Walgreens on the same corner selling the same product; but it’s more expensive in Walgreens y Cvs ; but less expensive in Walmart, you’re still getting value even though it’s cheaper. So I can not see the difference pertaining to value regardless of the country your in, even if it’s cheaper. A lot of times good and services in other countries are way better than in the states and it’s cheaper. My two cents. Great topic guys👍👍👍

  11. Wow i didn't realize my genuine generosity was driving up the economy🙈but i definitely got a better understanding of the value of services depending on the area there….Appreciate this video alot👏🏾

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