Santo Domingo

For mongering BA is great, but the bars have had some major price inflations over past year.

Chicas start at 100usd in the chica bars, top bars like Madahos or Blacks 150-300usd, girl drinks are average of anywhere from 10usd-30usd. Cover charges at most nice bars are 20usd which sometimes includes a free drink.

Inflation overall has been about 50% since I arrived last year. Taxis are no longer cheap and rents are ridiculuos;

1 bdr apartment 45sq. Meter is 950usd, 2bdr 65sq. Meter 1400usd.

The only thing that still seems reasonably price is the great filet mignon, anywhere from 12usd-25usd for a min. Of 500gr. Slab. And very tastey.

The farmers strike and new presidents popularity has put the people into a fear of another crisis frenzy, of which the economists all agree. This makes business very difficult as the pesos will take another serious hit meaning people have no clue what their real income will be.

Business mentality is when business are slow they up their prices to try to regain lost profits, which of course does not work, but they don't get it.

Beaches, none, or if you drive 4 hours to the coast you get very cold muddy looking beach water.

Non Pro chicas are very unapproachable in a lot of cases due to such a large population of Argys costantly hitting on them.

Girls are very pretty but 95% caucasion european look, not much for latinas.

Winter starts beginning of June and goes through Sept of which temps range from 0C lows To 15C highs, and with the high humidity these temps feel much colder.

I have loved my time here but has been a challenge in many ways.

[QUOTE=Smokers Rule]If I could get a job that paid halfway decent in Buenos Aires, I would move there. [/QUOTE]

I know all about the inflation, as I was in BA a couple of weeks ago. I found that the inflation applies more to "top end" places like Madahos and the best restaurants. Excedra's closing also did not help. You can still find good deals in BA, and it still kicks the pants off of the DR in terms of quality, and IMO value.

I can not comment with much accuracy on DR as its been 7 years since my last visit there.

I have however spent time with DR chicas here in BA, as well in Costa Rica and had some very hot ones.Of course I prefer the latina(mocca skin) over the caucasion girls.

Is there not hot chicas in SD?

I am not big on the winters here either.

What is the cost of living like in DR as opposed to what you experienced in BA? and chica price comparison?

[QUOTE=Smokers Rule]I know all about the inflation, as I was in BA a couple of weeks ago. I found that the inflation applies more to "top end" places like Madahos and the best restaurants. Excedra's closing also did not help. You can still find good deals in BA, and it still kicks the pants off of the DR in terms of quality, and IMO value.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Smokers Rule]I know all about the inflation, as I was in BA a couple of weeks ago. I found that the inflation applies more to "top end" places like Madahos and the best restaurants. Excedra's closing also did not help. You can still find good deals in BA, and it still kicks the pants off of the DR in terms of quality, and IMO value.[/QUOTE]I spent 10 days in BA in February of this year and I thought pricing was very reasonable for food, drink and chicas. I stayed away from Madahos and Black and stuck to the privados (private apartments) and spas. I rented an apartment and stayed in Recoleta. There were about 10 privados within walking distance. I had a great time. BA is now one of my favorite cities. Although I did feel a little like I was cheating on the DR. LOL. I have heard that inflation is know a concern, but a quick perusal of the Argentina board confirmed that most of the privados/spas were still charging the same as earlier in the year.

[QUOTE=Blackknight]I spent 10 days in BA in February of this year and I thought pricing was very reasonable for food, drink and chicas. I stayed away from Madahos and Black and stuck to the privados (private apartments) and spas. I rented an apartment and stayed in Recoleta. There were about 10 privados within walking distance. I had a great time. BA is now one of my favorite cities. Although I did feel a little like I was cheating on the DR. LOL. I have heard that inflation is know a concern, but a quick perusal of the Argentina board confirmed that most of the privados/spas were still charging the same as earlier in the year.[/QUOTE]Yes BA is fine but tell me more about DR. SD. as far as a place to live?

Cost of living? Rents? Beaches etc.?

IMO what sets BA apart from the DR is the quality and availability, not the price. You might be able to find TLN in SDQ for 100-150/night or ST for 50 or so. About the same pricing as mid-range BA. But the chicks here (I'm in SDQ now) are not to my liking. Plus...there is no variety. I enjoy the more metropolitan type of girl.

Cost of living here is better than BA but you have to live in the crap that is the DR. You can get a nice place here for 300/month. Food prices, etc. are comparable to BA (except meat is probably a little cheaper now).

[QUOTE=Expat13]I can not comment with much accuracy on DR as its been 7 years since my last visit there.

I have however spent time with DR chicas here in BA, as well in Costa Rica and had some very hot ones.Of course I prefer the latina(mocca skin) over the caucasion girls.

Is there not hot chicas in SD?

I am not big on the winters here either.

What is the cost of living like in DR as opposed to what you experienced in BA? and chica price comparison?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Smokers Rule]......You can get a nice place here for 300/month.....[/QUOTE]

You know any places available for 300/month? If so, PM or post here.

[QUOTE=Smokers Rule]IMO what sets BA apart from the DR is the quality and availability, not the price. You might be able to find TLN in SDQ for 100-150/night or ST for 50 or so. About the same pricing as mid-range BA. But the chicks here (I'm in SDQ now) are not to my liking. Plus...there is no variety. I enjoy the more metropolitan type of girl.

Cost of living here is better than BA but you have to live in the crap that is the DR. You can get a nice place here for 300/month. Food prices, etc. are comparable to BA (except meat is probably a little cheaper now).[/QUOTE]Thanks for the feedback! As I cannot find much on craigslist, whats the best website to find rental condos in SD? Also for commercial office or virtual office space?

Whats the closest beach to SD city center?

What is the area that is considered the business center?

Gracias in advance!

[QUOTE=Smokers Rule]IMO what sets BA apart from the DR is the quality and availability, not the price. You might be able to find TLN in SDQ for 100-150/night or ST for 50 or so. About the same pricing as mid-range BA. But the chicks here (I'm in SDQ now) are not to my liking. Plus...there is no variety. I enjoy the more metropolitan type of girl.

Cost of living here is better than BA but you have to live in the crap that is the DR. You can get a nice place here for 300/month. Food prices, etc. are comparable to BA (except meat is probably a little cheaper now).[/QUOTE]

It is so easy to pick up "regular girls" (for a price, but definitely not hookers), its like shooting fish in a barrel.

I didn't have that experience in Buenos Aires, but then again, I was only there for a few days.

[QUOTE=Forest]It is so easy to pick up "regular girls" (for a price, but definitely not hookers), its like shooting fish in a barrel.

I didn't have that experience in Buenos Aires, but then again, I was only there for a few days.[/QUOTE]Agreed. Very easy to pick up girls but they definitely all want money. Understandable because its a poor country and they need to supplement their income somehow.

You don't want to rent a place in SDQ. Maybe in other cities, but not SDQ. Go with the hotel.

The "business center" if you want to call it that is around Ave. Lincoln (away from the tourist areas).

I don't know what virtual office space is. Plenty of commercial space available.

It kind of sounds like you think SDQ is something bigger and fancier than it really is. It's an island city. You should go and check it out.

[QUOTE=Expat13]Thanks for the feedback! As I cannot find much on craigslist, whats the best website to find rental condos in SD? Also for commercial office or virtual office space?

Whats the closest beach to SD city center?

What is the area that is considered the business center?

Gracias in advance![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Smokers Rule]You don't want to rent a place in SDQ. Maybe in other cities, but not SDQ. Go with the hotel.

The "business center" if you want to call it that is around Ave. Lincoln (away from the tourist areas).

I don't know what virtual office space is. Plenty of commercial space available.

It kind of sounds like you think SDQ is something bigger and fancier than it really is. It's an island city. You should go and check it out.[/QUOTE]Thanks for thr tips,

As I may be posted in SD DR for work possibly long term, this is my reason and need to be renting condos vs hotel. as well be situated in business area of SD.

Has anyone found any success in finding SD rental websites?

[QUOTE=Funinthesun63]Agreed. Very easy to pick up girls but they definitely all want money. Understandable because its a poor country and they need to supplement their income somehow.[/QUOTE]

So where is a good place to go to find these fish in SD?

I am going to be there on Wednesday and Thursday.

Thanks

Maria called me today and told me she was getting a new phone number (I don't know why). The old one won't work.

New one is 829-886-7865

[QUOTE=Smokers Rule]Maria called me today and told me she was getting a new phone number (I don't know why). The old one won't work.

New one is 829-886-7865[/QUOTE]

Hey SR,
Thanks for the new number. I may call her on Wednesday or Thursday.
So do you have any suggestions of some of her girls?