Shopping in Santo Domingo

Last activity 21 February 2013 by Bob K

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philipgaMember20 February 2013 20:12:09

I am moving to San Andres soon.

It is difficult and expensive to bring much with me on the flight down and shipping anything large than a letter seems very expensive.

But, I wonder if some things I will need are available there or, more likely, they are available but more expensive than here.

For example; I need an oil-less air compressor, 19V Bosch cordless drills, and a 32in LED TV.

Can some one tell what these might cost in Santo Domingo and where they would be available?

Thanks,

AurélieViP21 February 2013 08:35:38

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Hello philipga.

Welcome to Expat.com!

Aurélie

Bob KVIP Member21 February 2013 09:03:51

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You should be able to find all of that in Santo Domingo but plan on paying 30% or more than what you would have back in the states.

Bob K

philipgaMember21 February 2013 15:10:33

Thanks Bob, 30% is less than the cost of shipping, so survivable.

And, thank you Aurélie for the welcome.

Never having lived outside US except cousin Canada, this will be a BIG change... just what I needed..

Bob KVIP Member21 February 2013 20:31:20

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Remember the word of the day is tranqullo or relax and take it easy.
You have to leave the type A personality behind or you will get very fustrated.

Bob K

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