Our monthly expenses for a family of 4 in Sosua are averaging out to close to $2,000 US per month or $60,000 pesos, including 2 kids in a Garden Kids school, international health insurance, a car,etc.
Certain factors that contribute to a slightly cheaper life in the DR than in NY (where I spend most of my time at present) are:
-No change of season so 1 wardrobe, no heating bill
-generally simpler lifestyle, like a day at the beach instead of $100 to take the family to dinner and a movie.
-cheaper housing. My NY coop is $1,000 per month maint., plus mortgage.
-less keeping up with the Joneses. Since there is poverty all around you, the value of the dollar is more apparent. - D
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