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Paying in Dollars? You’re Getting Ripped Off in the DR 🇩🇴

If you're visiting or living in the Dominican Republic and paying for things in U.S. dollars, you’re likely losing money every single day — and you may not even realize it. The truth is, businesses that accept USD often set their own inflated exchange rates, which are far worse than what you'd get at a proper exchange house or bank. That small difference adds up fast — you could be losing hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year.

Here’s the secret: Always convert your USD to Dominican pesos and pay in pesos. Doing this one simple thing can save you a fortune — especially if you're shopping regularly, dining out, or doing business in the country.

💡Note: Real estate transactions in the Dominican Republic are typically done in U.S. dollars — and that’s normal. But for daily purchases and services, pesos are king.

Key Points to Avoid Losing Money:

🔁 Always exchange your dollars to pesos at reputable exchange houses ("casas de cambio") or trusted banks. Never rely on tourist stores or vendors to set the rate for you.

💰 Pay attention to the daily exchange rate. Even a small difference of 1 peso per dollar on a large transaction can cost you thousands. For example, exchanging $10,000 USD at 58 pesos vs 55 pesos = a 30,000 peso loss (~$500 USD).

🚫 Never agree to prices in USD when you can pay in pesos — especially at local shops, restaurants, or markets. The merchant will often give you a worse exchange rate than the official rate.

📱 Use currency apps or Google to check the real-time exchange rate before making purchases or exchanging money. Don’t guess — know the real value of your money.

🧠 Think and budget in pesos. The more you operate in the local currency, the easier it is to spot inflated prices or bad deals.

🏦 Avoid converting money at the airport or in tourist-heavy zones unless absolutely necessary — these are often the worst rates you’ll find.

The bottom line is simple: The Dominican Republic runs on pesos. Use pesos. The sooner you shift your mindset away from thinking in U.S. dollars, the sooner you start thinking and spending like a local — and saving like one too.

Don’t be the foreigner getting played. Be smart. Convert your money. Use pesos. Save thousands.

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