trip budget?

riley_o · #1 06-05-2008, 02:00 AM

Hi,
I'm going to DR this coming august and staying there for 10 days.. just wondering how much money should i prepare for the trip? im going to sosua and would like to get the bests of what the place can offer at the same time wisely budgeting my money. like a student-wise budget.. oh either in canadian or us dollars..thanks

CyaBye3015 · #2 06-05-2008, 08:06 AM

You can get a room at Rocky's Bar for about $25 a night. Eat for as little as $10 bucks a day. Beers go for $2-3. Then whatever for entainment? You didn't give many details as to what your interested in doing.

catcherintherye · #3 06-05-2008, 08:36 AM

$100 US a day is a good ballpark figure.
Obviously, it could be more or less, depending on what you're looking for, and what comfort level you're seeking.

misterchicago40 · #4 06-05-2008, 09:00 AM

HI Think riley is probably looking for just above a backpacker budget,, I mean to the guy who posted a 100 a day thats a lot for a 3rd world country.. Some of us are not rich and must do it on like 300 a week,, I will come to THE DR maybe next month If I can get a cheaper ticket from chicago If not I postpone it to early nexy year,,,If you come and have dates set up from badoo hi 5 or myspace and do it like the DR locals stating at 8 to 12 dollar a night hotels like mostly found in Santiago you should be able to do right,, If you an inclusive resort guy go for the 100,, Different strokes for different folks,, MISTER CHI....

CyaBye3015 · #5 06-05-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by misterchicago40

HI Think riley is probably looking for just above a backpacker budget,, I mean to the guy who posted a 100 a day thats a lot for a 3rd world country.. Some of us are not rich and must do it on like 300 a week,, I will come to THE DR maybe next month If I can get a cheaper ticket from chicago If not I postpone it to early nexy year,,,If you come and have dates set up from badoo hi 5 or myspace and do it like the DR locals stating at 8 to 12 dollar a night hotels like mostly found in Santiago you should be able to do right,, If you an inclusive resort guy go for the 100,, Different strokes for different folks,, MISTER CHI....

Sounds like advice from someone who has never been there!

You ain't going to find any "8 to 12 dollar a night hotels" any place in or around Sosua!

Rocky's is about the least expensive place your going to find anywhere close to Sosua. I also mentioned Rocky's because it's safe, clean and well run, plus it's within easy walking distance to the beach, and a stones throw away from much of the nightlife.

You may be able to get by for a little less than $10 on food by buying some food at the markets, but don't eat food from the street venders. Also don't drink the tap water.

Rocky's bar has a web site, and he's also a member of this forunm.

sangria · #6 06-05-2008, 10:11 AM

id hate to be one of mister chi's dates....poor girls think they won the $$$ lotto and then to find out they are staying at the roach motel....so sad

misterchicago40 · #7 06-05-2008, 10:47 AM

YES You will in A Dorm Hostel IN Sosua There are places I think perices from 10 to 15 check Hostels & Youth Hostels Worldwide - Online Bookings Reviews of Hostels Worldwide - Hostelz.com I do know though for a Fact IN Santiago centro area bunch of cheap places from 4 to 10 a night,, I know in Santo Domingo must cheapies are like 15 to 25 a night but in Gazcue area there are a couple dorm type pension places for 10 bucks,, No I Never been in DR but like I said cheap places in shared rooms there are in DR You just must look for them,, Hey also since when Is Rockys 25 a night??? I thought it was 15 a NIGHT?????

CyaBye3015 · #8 06-05-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by misterchicago40

YES You will in A Dorm Hostel IN Sosua There are places I think perices from 10 to 15 check Hostels & Youth Hostels Worldwide - Online Bookings Reviews of Hostels Worldwide - Hostelz.com I do know though for a Fact IN Santiago centro area bunch of cheap places from 4 to 10 a night,, I know in Santo Domingo must cheapies are like 15 to 25 a night but in Gazcue area there are a couple dorm type pension places for 10 bucks,, No I Never been in DR but like I said cheap places in shared rooms there are in DR You just must look for them,, Hey also since when Is Rockys 25 a night??? I thought it was 15 a NIGHT?????

Have it your way Mr. Know-it-all.

BTW In case you didn't notice........He's not going to Santiago, neither is he going to Santo Domingo! he's GIONG to Sousa

I looked it up the Hostle site you mentioned one of the places listed is Casa Valeria, I've spent 6 months over the past 5 years (since it was re-opened) at Casa Valeria so I know it well. The site quotes $20 PER PERSON based on 2persons i.e $40 bucks a night. They have new owners there now and there other prices went up so that offer may no longer exist.

As for Rockys, I was in Sosua this past Jan & Feb and the price then was $22 a night. If you notice I said ABOUT $25 as I did not want to quote a price for Marco!

Looks to me as it would for better to have ones own room for 2 bux more a night as opposed to sharing a room with a complete stranger, Who may decide he needs your things more than you do! Casa Valeria is set up as a small hotel not a hostel, so it doesn't have places to lock up your things when your gone for the day.

sangria · #9 06-05-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CyaBye3015

As for Rockys, I was in Sosua this past Jan & Feb and the price then was $22 a night. If you notice I said ABOUT $25 as I did not want to quote a price for Marco!

Rocky's website shows $25.00 per night...maybe he will confirm for sure.

Anyway I think Mister Chi is blinded by the Mitsy the "model's" bosom and may see the light if he is able to climb out from under either of them when he finally gets to meet her...hee hee

As for sosua on a budget...I have done it many times in Cabarete by cooking some of my own meals..might be worth checking out some places with cooking facilities..

sangria

rio2003 · #10 06-05-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sangria

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Anyway I think Mister Chi is blinded by the Mitsy the "model's" bosom and may see the light if he is able to climb out from under either of them when he finally gets to meet her...hee hee........

sangria

LOL - I wonder if anyone can lend him some snorkelling gear for when the BIG meet takes place!

Rio - losing her respectability ....... again