@melvin5000
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Registration: 17 January 2011
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Cost of living... by melvin5000
Is it possible to live in the Puerto Plata area of DOM-REP, for a family of 5 (dominican wife who is definitely frugal) with an income of $32000.00 A year.roughly $2600 a month?
Congratulations Planner , and thanks for sharing your experience with us. Read More
Cost of living... by melvin5000
Is it possible to live in the Puerto Plata area of DOM-REP, for a family of 5 (dominican wife who is definitely frugal) with an income of $32000.00 A year.roughly $2600 a month?
Hello again.... first of all my circle is very small here in the USA. I plan on spending more time with my wife an kids and to also get to know my inlaws better. I don't plan on buying a house for at least another 5 years. I appreciate all the ... Read More
Cost of living... by melvin5000
Is it possible to live in the Puerto Plata area of DOM-REP, for a family of 5 (dominican wife who is definitely frugal) with an income of $32000.00 A year.roughly $2600 a month?
I was just down in puerto plata last week, with the wife and kids, my wife knows her country very well. She said the same thing to me Bob. Watch what you say and don't talk about anyone. Read More
Cost of living... by melvin5000
Is it possible to live in the Puerto Plata area of DOM-REP, for a family of 5 (dominican wife who is definitely frugal) with an income of $32000.00 A year.roughly $2600 a month?
Thanks planner and you too bob k , I appreciate the advice that you guys gave me. I'm definitely going to be mindful of my surroundings and for the most part, spend time with the wife and kids and also the inlaws from time to time. I'll try to find ... Read More
Cost of living... by melvin5000
Is it possible to live in the Puerto Plata area of DOM-REP, for a family of 5 (dominican wife who is definitely frugal) with an income of $32000.00 A year.roughly $2600 a month?
I would like to thank everyone, especially Serbon for the detailed Cost of living assessment for the Puerto Plata area.As far as the crime, i'm not worried because the crime rate in this country is 50 times worse. You just have to be aware of your ... Read More
Cost of living... by melvin5000
Is it possible to live in the Puerto Plata area of DOM-REP, for a family of 5 (dominican wife who is definitely frugal) with an income of $32000.00 A year.roughly $2600 a month?
Thanks ....Serbon. I Hope that it is enough to sustain on. Read More
Cost of living... by melvin5000
Is it possible to live in the Puerto Plata area of DOM-REP, for a family of 5 (dominican wife who is definitely frugal) with an income of $32000.00 A year.roughly $2600 a month?
Private school. Read More
Cost of living... by melvin5000
Is it possible to live in the Puerto Plata area of DOM-REP, for a family of 5 (dominican wife who is definitely frugal) with an income of $32000.00 A year.roughly $2600 a month?
Well , only one is school aged, 1st grade to be exact, 2 year old and a 10 month old. I will obtain another $11000.00 a year in 6 plus years, i just wanna make sure it's doable. Read More
Cost of living... by melvin5000
Is it possible to live in the Puerto Plata area of DOM-REP, for a family of 5 (dominican wife who is definitely frugal) with an income of $32000.00 A year.roughly $2600 a month?
Thanks Bob , we plan on being very local as my wife is dominican,we already have a car that is paid for (5 years old)we don't party much and a fun day for us would be at a park or the beach as a family. Read More
Cost of living...
Is it possible to live in the Puerto Plata area of DOM-REP, for a family of 5 (dominican wife who is definitely frugal) with an income of $32000.00 A year.roughly $2600 a month? Read More
Apartment rentals in Puerto Plata by melvin5000
How does one go about renting an apartment in Puerto Plata , is there an agency one can go through? I would like to find one in the $200 - $300 a month range and it has to be at least a 2 bedroom. Thanks
Planner , again thank you very much , you are a wealth of knowledge. My wife is originally from Montellano and we are contemplating moving to the Dominican Republic, pending my job offers an early retirement, they will announce it in March. Thank ... Read More
Apartment rentals in Puerto Plata by melvin5000
How does one go about renting an apartment in Puerto Plata , is there an agency one can go through? I would like to find one in the $200 - $300 a month range and it has to be at least a 2 bedroom. Thanks
Thank you very much Planner , I read one post where you mentioned that you live on $1000.00 a month income. My question to you is how is the security in your building and neighborhood? How often do you have electricity? Is it close to the Malecon? Read More
Apartment rentals in Puerto Plata
How does one go about renting an apartment in Puerto Plata , is there an agency one can go through? I would like to find one in the $200 - $300 a month range and it has to be at least a 2 bedroom. Thanks Read More