Cost of Living in the US vs Dominican Republic

This video takes a realistic, side-by-side look at how much it costs to live in the Dominican Republic versus the United States. I share my personal spending habits, monthly expenses, and what daily life really looks like in both countries — from rent and gas prices to food and utilities. It’s not just numbers; it’s about lifestyle, priorities, and understanding what “cheap” or “comfortable” really means depending on where you live. Time Stamp 00:00 – Intro: I’m cheap everywhere I go 00:35 – How much I spent monthly in the Dominican Republic 01:10 – Comparing bills: Rent, gas, and utilities 02:00 – Food prices and restaurant life differences 03:20 – Everyday costs: Internet, phone, and groceries 04:10 – Surprising costs people forget to include 05:00 – The real reason I left the Dominican Republic 06:05 – Adjusting to U.S. expenses after returning 07:15 – Lessons learned from living in both countries 08:00 – Final thoughts: Frugality and mindset matter more than location 💲Patreon Exclusive💲 https://www.patreon.com/tommybryson 😎Call Me😎: https://bit.ly/30IBr0i 😎Second Channel😎: https://bit.ly/3c4sVPS 👨🏽‍💻Financial Freedom Course👨🏽‍💻$100 OFF CODE: LONGTERM Link: https://longtermteam.teachable.com/p/financial-freedom-steps-from-nothing-to-freedom * PRO TIP* INFORMATION IS EVERYTHING 💲Patreon Exclusive💲 https://www.patreon.com/tommybryson 👕Merch👕 https://teespring.com/stores/tommybryson ✅2 FREE AUDIOBOOKS✅ https://amzn.to/2Enayo8¬¬¬ 🎁ACORN FREE $5🎁 Link: https://acorns.com/invite/38EYSU ⚡FREE KINDLE UNLIMITED⚡ (traditional reading) Link: https://amzn.to/2VGbxt9 👨🏽‍💻DISCORD PRIVATE GROUP👨🏽‍💻 https://discord.gg/EcZEHpA My Camera Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tommybryson ✔ Help Us Reach 600,000 Subscribers: https://goo.gl/0wvm6w 😎All My Social Media😎 Link: https://linktr.ee/tommybryson --- Disclosure & Educational Disclaimer: Some links in this video may be affiliate links, and I may earn a commission. Content is educational and accurate as of posting; offers may change. I’m an accountant but not your accountant; always consult your own accountant/CPA or financial advisor. No income or results are guaranteed.