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d0ug
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 Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:50 am Post subject: Housing and health |
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Living in the countryside
Housing
I live here and have built a house. When I built here I search for the property and made sure it had clear title then when I bought it we when before the judge in the area and had him do the paper work. I next contacted a contractor to build the house. I paid for a permit [which I was probably the only one for miles that did]. A basic two-bedroom house cement block walls, cement floor, plaster walls and metal roof will cost US $ 10,000. Land, lawyers and permits US $ 5,000. This will give you an idea. This is base on living in the countryside away from tourist areas.
Health
I have been to the local hospital as a patient and helping someone else. The emergency room doctor was very good and fast. The only cost that I had was the price of the medicine nothing more and without medical insurance. I know have medical insurance which cost US $500 for my wife and I per year. This is for the clinics, which are privately, own and do charge. My wife seen a doctor in one of the clinics and needed an operation it was done the same day and the total cost for me was less than US $ 26. These are from my personal experiences
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| hi doug i'm coming to dr in february. u seem to have the same interests and values as I. i would like to have some land for gardens and trees, how far do u live from puerto plata? i'm staying in punta cana. i would like to travel to puerto plata as i heard there are a lot of ex pats there. is the weather suitable for gardens as vegetables and fruits? i also was a builder so i have knowledge about building.. i would like to rent a house for a year, so i can get to know the area and determine where i want to live.. any info will be appreciated i live in u s a thanks j |
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d0ug
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Sorry for the delay in answering as I have had computer problems. To answer you questions. I live about 35 miles from Puerto Plata and the soil is good for gardening I grow vegetables and have many fruit trees all different types. There are lots of expats on the north coast but if you get into the area of lots of expats the prices of land, housing, labor are ridicules. For example you could rent a house in the area I live for about $80 Can per month and $30 if you want to live like the locals. If you would like to contact me personal when your in the DR 1-829-925-0804
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