Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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.
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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
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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💲
patreon.com/tommybryson
😎Call Me😎: bit.ly/30IBr0i
😎Second Channel😎: bit.ly/3c4sVPS
👨🏽💻Financial Freedom Course👨🏽💻$100 OFF CODE: LONGTERM
Link: longtermteam.teachable.com/p/financial-freedom-steps-from-nothing-to-freedom
* PRO TIP*
INFORMATION IS EVERYTHING
💲Patreon Exclusive💲
patreon.com/tommybryson
👕Merch👕
teespring.com/stores/tommybryson
✅2 FREE AUDIOBOOKS✅
amzn.to/2Enayo8¬¬¬
🎁ACORN FREE $5🎁
Link: acorns.com/invite/38EYSU
⚡FREE KINDLE UNLIMITED⚡ (traditional reading)
Link: amzn.to/2VGbxt9
👨🏽💻DISCORD PRIVATE GROUP👨🏽💻
discord.gg/EcZEHpA
My Camera Gear: amazon.com/shop/tommybryson
✔ Help Us Reach 600,000 Subscribers: goo.gl/0wvm6w
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