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zwanda

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Member since 17 March 2013

San Francisco

zwanda

19 March 2013 23:11:59

zwanda

19 March 2013 23:11:59

San Francisco

I'm thinking about visiting this summer to check it out and if I like it I plan to live there for awhile. I want to immerse myself in spanish so I can become fluent. Prefer not to live in tourist area. Would rather live where a lot of locals live and be in an art community. Which town do you suggest? How much is average cost for rent, food, and transportation? Zwanda

Armand

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Armand

20 March 2013 08:55:56

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Armand

20 March 2013 08:55:56

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Hi Zwanda!

Welcome to Expat.com!

Armand

Bob K

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Member since 25 June 2007

Sosua/Cabarete

Bob K

20 March 2013 11:09:38

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Bob K

20 March 2013 11:09:38

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Sosua/Cabarete

You might want to check out Santiago or Santo Domingo. The bigger cities might satisfy your art need.
Living costs will depend on your life style so hard to judge

Bob K

zwanda

Member

Member since 17 March 2013

San Francisco

zwanda

20 March 2013 14:27:46

zwanda

20 March 2013 14:27:46

San Francisco

Thank you - I will google cities you suggested. Do you have an idea or estimate how much rentals are? 2 bedrooms or a small cottage? I would like to have an extra room to do art.

planner

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Member since 28 December 2010

Santo Domingo

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planner

20 March 2013 16:23:15

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planner

20 March 2013 16:23:15

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Santo Domingo

Bob made good suggestions. Depending where you go in these 2 cities the rents can range from US 200 to US 2,500!!!!!

Immersing yourself in the culture and learning the language is great, but you need to learn a great deal about this country and its culture in order to survive here.

Read as much as you can before you make the move, then come for several months to get a feel for things!