DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Grocery Store Prices | September 2023

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[@chulo201]

Hello, that type of milk which is kept outside the refrigerator is even more pasteurized than milk that is preserved cold. Bravo supermarkets have cold-preserved milk like the USA and also in Bravo supermarket they make some dairy products such as two types of fresh cheeses, yogurt, and ricotta.

[@coconutjo9780]

@@chulo201 I’ll have to check that place out, I’ve never been there! I now make my own “oat milk” but I do still buy cheese. Thanks for watching and for your comments!

[@charliearias7911]

🇩🇴💪🇩🇴

[@eddiemonesti5671]

The fruit you don't know the name, We Dominicans call it Lechoza, But others Latin America countries call it Papaya. I think Papaya is the dictionary name. In America is also called Papaya. We Dominicans have a very unique slang Spanish, For example, Passion Fruit is called Maracuya in every Latin American country, But we call it *Chinola* 😂😂.

[@coconutjo9780]

Thank you and the slang is real!! 😆

[@user-mq5zt5zq1u]

Hey, just wondering where can we buy Heavy Cream (18%) near Barcelo Hotel? thx

[@coconutjo9780]

I’ve never bought or looked for that but I would assume Nacional Supermarket and possibly Jumbo.

[@lenabfly9006]

Some of those prices are higher than in California. Wow how to do the locals survive?

[@coconutjo9780]

I agree! There are some locals with some money it appears but for most locals it seems like it’s a LOT of rice and bean, plantains, and some type of potatoes. Those are very budget friendly and filling foods here.

[@JuniorRD1994klk]

Imported products will cost twice as much. An avocado in the United States costs $5 here in DR. I buy it for pennies.

[@margaret3153]

​@@JuniorRD1994klkNot for pennies!

[@lenabfly9006]

@@JuniorRD1994klk in the grocery store? I didn’t see a huge difference in things like meat, bacon, eggs, etc. but I was shopping like an American.

[@lenabfly9006]

@@coconutjo9780 I spent a lot of money in the grocery store but I was shopping like an American. 🤣 I guess eating rice, beans and plantains everyday my bill would look much different.

[@samant383]

What is coconut price😊

[@coconutjo9780]

Around $1.50 if you buy from a street vendor, but more on the beach.

[@boss1star]

What area of dr is this

[@coconutjo9780]

We were in La Romana but the prices are similar in all of the more populated areas and major stores. Thanks

[@Worldtraveler655]

Was that groceries for 1 or 2 people?

[@coconutjo9780]

For 2. We spent around $130 that trip on our groceries and a few household supplies.

[@Worldtraveler655]

@@coconutjo9780 that’s not bad it looks like a lot

[@jamesjones2173]

Do the accept American dollars

[@coconutjo9780]

I’ve never used dollars at any of the big stores but I have used an American C Card. I’m sure they will but it’s better to use pesos or a Dominican C Card.

[@jamesjones2173]

@@coconutjo9780 I’m debating should I spend $200 American dollars to switch to Dominican pesos or more

[@sandraalmonte6449]

Change to dominican money is cheap bueno in pesos

[@Worldtraveler655]

Some of the vegetables in the store look like American stuff so local would probably be better

[@coconutjo9780]

I agree but I believe most of the fruits and veggies in the video are grown in the country. I know the apples and oranges are not.

[@Worldtraveler655]

@@coconutjo9780 thank you, it’s like that in jamaica 🇯🇲

[@coconutjo9780]

@@Worldtraveler655 that’s cool, I’ve never been, hopefully I’ll make it one day.

[@Worldtraveler655]

@@coconutjo9780 it’s beautiful

[@sandraalmonte6449]

​@@coconutjo9780Orange in the North yes