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Mexico getting too expensive? Check out the Dominican Republic as a retirement destination. Cost of Living
This is an example of rentals available in the Dominican Republic. Most rentals outside of the city are less expensive, except when renting oceanfront property. Oceanfront condo rentals start at $600 and go up.
This oversized studio with dedicated workspace rents for around $670 a month in the heart of the city, Santo Domingo.
This is a great place to stay while you look around the countryside of the Dominican Republic for affordable housing to rent, or to purchase. New ocean-view high-rise condos are everywhere in certain areas.
The city is clean, lively, and reasonably safe. Yes, there has been crime in the outer areas, and there is a Level 3 US State Department Travel Alert.
The Dominican Republic Island is next door to Puerto Rico, a US Territory. Flights depart and arrive several times a day to Puerto Rico and Miami.
