Ronald Martin Rosen
@drmartin25
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
Forum posts
4
About me
American
Lives in Atlanta
Speaks English, a little Spanish, some German & French
Registration: 07 January 2011
Activity
Safe area in Costambar? by Guestposter984615
My husband and I are spending a week at an all inclusive in the Dominican this July, Punta Cana to be exact. We've heard wonderful things about the Dominican, how wonderful and friendly the people are, etc. We are thinking that if we enjoy it, ...
About 3 or 4 yrs ago I lived in Costambar for about a year. The answer to your question is yes & no. There is only one entrance & exit to Costambar & it is covered by armed guards who check the traffic coming in & out. However, the checks are quite ... Read More
Whats the crime situation like? by kggkgg
Hi I am applying for an internal transfer with my employer to DR (Santo Domingo). I Found the forum really useful but couldnt find anything about crime which i understand is a bit of a problem. What daily precautions are needed at home and when ...
Does anyone know if nonlethal weapons like stun guns or taser guns are allowed into the DR by customs? This country has a 98-99% unsolved homicide rate which mostly involves Dominican nationals. I have lived on the northern coast & seen violence of ... Read More
MARKUP ON AMERICAN PRODUCTS by rob88
I HEARD THAT IN DR, AMERICAN PRODUCTS USUALLY HAVE A %50 MARKUP PRICE SOMETIMES %200. IF SO WHAT KIND OF PRODUTCS SELL FOR SO MUCH?
Hi Rob, I lived in the DR for about a year. Cars are marked up 200%.I was looking at a Toyota Truck which sells for 16,000USD here & in the DR costs 80,000US. Medications like hydrogen peroxide sell for less than a dollar here cost 8-10USD in the ... Read More
Need help in Puerto Plata by fzeeshan
My family just moved to Puerto Plata. They are renting in a decent area, the problem they are running in to is everything is super expensive. Everything they have purchased so is so much more compared to United States. I was wondering what would be ...
I've lived in the Dominican Republic on the northern shores for about a year. The supermarket prices went up overnight about 4 or 5 yrs ago. The secret is to eat like the Dominican's do. Rice is seen at every meal. Beans are also a staple. Food ... Read More