Forma de gobierno
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Dominican Republic has a very similar form of government as the USA, composed of two big parties. Elections take place every four years (the former president Balguer, had been elected 7 times) The new president is Dr. Leonel Fernandez (PLD). He took over 16th of August 2004 for four years. Specially the middle class hopes for a positive development in the Dominican Republic under his government.
Sitio web del Gobierno de la República Dominicana
The country is under protection of the USA, who in the course of Dominican history intervened twice.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Moneda
La unidad monetaria es el peso dominicano (100 céntimos). No está permitida la importación y exportación de pesos. Se pueden importar divisas sin límite. Y las tarjetas de crédito utilizadas son VISA, Eurocard, Mastercard y American Express.
Tipo de cambio actual del Banco Central: USD to DOP (Dominican Pesos).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Tráfico y transporte privado
The traffic is right hand. The traffic network connects the main cities, supplemented by air traffic. Taxis are called publicos and you share with other travelers. In the cities you have buses, mostly crowded. Taxis can be flagged everywhere, the average fare is min. 30 US$ per day. Insurance included mileage unlimited.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tarifas
Los medios de transporte público como la guagua (minibús) y el carrito (los que compartes con otros viajeros) cobran 30-50 pesos. El recorrido oscila entre 30 y 50 km. El mismo precio se aplica a los motoconchos (motocicletas) utilizados preferentemente de uno a tres km. (Por la noche o en vacaciones se aplica el doble de precio).
Consejo. - No pregunte nunca por la tarifa, tenga preparada la cantidad exacta. Si parece un turista que desconoce los precios locales, puede que le cobren varias veces más.
Caribe Tours goes several times a day with luxury buses) TV, Toilet, Air condition, drinks served) to Santiago, Santo Domingo and other cities. The fare to Santo Domingo is 350 RD $.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Seguros
covering medicine doctors, medicines, hospital charges in the Dominican republic are to be policed in the country. The monthly charge for a family, 2 children – is about 3300 RD $ (66 USD).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Médicos dentistas clínicas
An outstanding amount of high qualified medical doctors available day and night. In Sosua you find several dentists, there is also a German and English speaking doctor. With three clinics, Sosua covers the requirements. For medical services you pay cash immediately.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][g5plus_space desktop=”50″ tablet=”30″ tablet_portrait=”20″ mobile_landscape=”10″ mobile=”10″][g5plus_heading title=”COST OF LIVING”][g5plus_space desktop=”60″ tablet=”40″ tablet_portrait=”30″ mobile_landscape=”20″ mobile=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Following prices are just for orientation, average prices of several leading supermarkets.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3278″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_text]
| Artículo | Peso | USD | Artículo | Peso | USD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pan europeo | 500 gr | 3.00 | Cigarrillos Marlboro | 1 paquete | 2.60 | |
| Pan nacional | 500 gr | 0.40 | Cigarrillos Marlboro | 1 paquete | 2.00 | |
| Mantequilla | 500 gr | 4.00 | Vaqueros Levis | 1 | 50.00 | |
| Leche | 1 litro | 1.50 | No Name Jeans | 1 | 15.00 | |
| Huevos | 12 Stk | 3.00 | ||||
| Queso doméstico | 500 gr | 3.00 | Receptor satélite | 1 | 2,000.00 | |
| Queso importado | 500 gr | 6.00 | ||||
| Azúcar | 1 kg | 1.50 | Gas Normal | 1 galón | 4.50 | |
| Café | 500 gr | 5.50 | Gas Super | 1 galón | 4.50 | |
| Harina | 1 kg | 2.60 | Diesel | 1 galón | 4.50 | |
| Arroz | 1 kg | 1.00 | ||||
| Solomillo | 1 kg | 9.50 | Llamada telefónica a Suiza / Alemania | 1 Min. | 0.90 | |
| Solomillo de cerdo | 1 kg | 6.60 | ||||
| Jamón | 1 kg | 8.00 | ||||
| Aves de corral | 1 kg | 2.70 | Fundación de la empresa | 1,500.00 | ||
| Salami | 1 kg | 12.00 | ||||
| Patatas | 1 kg | 1.30 | ||||
| Tomates | 1 kg | 2.00 | Residencia / Visado durante 3 años | 1 Pers. | ca. 2,000.00 | |
| Cebollas | 1 kg | 2.00 | ||||
| Piña | 1 Stk. | 0.70 | ||||
| Espaguetis | 1 kg | 1.50 | ||||
| Aceite de oliva | 1 litro | 10.00 | ||||
| Aceite | 1 litro | 2.00 | ||||
| Agua potable | 3,7 litros | 1.00 | ||||
| Ron nacional | 0,7 litros | 10.00 | ||||
| Cerveza | 0,3 litros | 1.00 | ||||
| vino de mesa | 0,7 litros | 5.00 | ||||
| Coca-Cola | 1 litro | 0.80 |
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