Category: Lifestyle

My Biggest Regret After Moving to the Dominican Republ…

Person sitting alone on a Dominican Republic beach at sunset, reflecting

I moved to the Dominican Republic in August 2025 with enthusiasm, a modest savings account, and a plan to buy a seaside condo within a few months. I imagined morning coffee with ocean views and afternoons exploring local mercados. What I didn’t expect was how quickly a rushed property purchase would become my biggest regret […]

Can You Really Live in DR for $3,000/Month?

Comfortable expat apartment interior in the Dominican Republic with tropical garden view

I moved to the Dominican Republic in August 2025 and, like many expats, I spent the first months trying to answer a practical question: how far will my savings go? Could I live comfortably here on a Dominican Republic $3000 monthly budget, or was that just wishful thinking? After nearly a year of renting, buying […]

After Nearly a Year Living in the Dominican Republic –…

Let me be upfront with you: I arrived in the Dominican Republic in August 2025 with one overstuffed suitcase, a laptop full of half-finished client decks, and the kind of optimism that only kicks in after you’ve already bought the plane ticket. Eight years in Beijing — eight years of pollution masks, WeChat payments, and […]

The Real Cost of Living in Sosua

Couple walking through a colorful market street in Sosua, Dominican Republic

Since August 2025 I’ve called the Dominican Republic home, and much of my time has been spent learning the local markets, talking to neighbors, and reconciling sticker shock with the realities of island living. Sosua is one of those places that looks inexpensive on paper but has pockets of cost driven by tourism, import-heavy goods, […]