Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Digital Nomad Life in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic
Summary: Digital nomads like living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep because of its affordability, vibrant culture, and great weather. The approximate population of Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep is 2.9 million. The monthly cost of living for a digital nomad in Santo Domingo is around $1,000 USD. It costs around $500 USD to rent a centrally located, one-bedroom apartment with high-speed internet access in Santo Domingo. The best neighborhood to live in is Zona Colonial, as it is the oldest part of the city and is full of culture and history. The weather in Santo Domingo Dominican Rep is usually warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit.
How do I meet people in Santo Domingo?
When we asked people living in Santo Domingo about club and activities where newcomers can meet others, they responded:
"Any expat groups, spanish lessons at a qualified school. Join a dance group, a walking group and kind of group that gets you out meeting others," said one expat in Santo Domingo.
"Sign up for a course in speaking Spanish at the Dominican Americano School, located on Antonio de la Maza in the block below Ave Abraham Lincoln. There you will meet Dominicans who are enrolled to learn English, giving you both something in common. Many who are there are willing to tell you about their culture and give you the do's and don'ts as to how best to avoid trouble and where to go socially. Other places are the bigger Malls and supermarkets and the Metro which is the new subway line," remarked one member in Santo Domingo.
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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