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What is the average cost of housing in Dominican Rep?

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If you are thinking about moving to Dominican Rep, cost of living in probably a key consideration. Expats commented about the cost of housing...

"The monthly cost of rent is $550.00 which includes water, gas for cooking, internet and cable tv, with a 30 year old tv supplied by the landlord. I must pay for electric $30.00 a month unless I use the air conditioner which is also very old and will raise my electric bill to over $100.00 a month. There are ceiling fans in every room. i use them in lieu of the air conditioner. I have a land line home phone from Claro for $30.00 a month for 400 minutes. I just signed up for a bundle package of Phone/cable/internet with Claro for $75.00 a month," said another expat in Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.

"The average cost of housing in the Dominican Republic varies depending on the location and type of housing. Generally, renting an apartment in a city can cost anywhere from $200 to $500 per month, while a house in a rural area can cost around $100 to $200 per month. Prices for buying a home can range from $50,000 to $500,000, depending on the size and location," wrote a member who made the move to Dominican Rep.

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