Kalinago - Blue House The Kalinago Territories is an indigenous homeland on Dominica's east coast

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Monthly Budget Per Couple

Monthly Expenses		Amount (USD$)
Housing		$720 (includes WiFi)
Electricity		$50 -100 - for A/C
Food & Personal Expenses		$850
Transportation		$500 - $850*
Health Insurance		$0 if insurance has int'l coverage
Cell phone plan		$35
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Total		$2,155 - $ 2,605/month
One-time Expenses
Round-trip Airfare		$850 per person to Dominica (DOM)
Evacuation Insurance		$50/mo for a family policy
Departure Cleaning Fee		$50
Round-trip Airport Transfers		$25 - no charge with rental car
*Transportation Options		Monthly
Full-time Rental Car		$850 + gas (Nissan Tida)
Car and Driver		$500 (see details below)
Public Bus		Not available

Housing Recommendation

This newly renovated home is located in the center of the Kalinago Territories.  It features spectacular views out over the Atlantic ocean and a consistent sea breeze.  It is walking distance to most services including a small convenience store.  The ocean front with beautiful crashing waves and waterfalls is a short hike down the hillside.  With 2 bedrooms and 1 bath it can accommodate a couple and possibly up to two small children.  Weekly grocery shopping will take you to the nearby village of Marigot or even into Roseau.  This is a fantastic opportunity to live in the middle of a really fascinating culture. 

Transportation Recommendation

A car is not recommended. Driving is on the left side.  Roads are winding, narrow, in poor condition with unmarked hazards and no lighting.   Rental car use would only be recommended for those that are experienced with Dominica driving conditions.  AEA has arranged with a Church member in the Kalinago Territories to drive you to/from Church, shopping and other locations as needed for a contribution toward the gas and maintenance of the car.  Depending on your project location we estimate that the cost of this car and driver option for multiple weekly trips would be less than $500/month.

Health & Safety Condition

There is no medical care in the Kalinago Territories.  Any medical needs would have to go to the Dominica China Friendship Hospital in Roseau which is about 1 hour away.  We do not recommend this location for anyone with health conditions that may require urgent care.

Handling of Expenses

The cost information about each location includes an estimated monthly budget as well as one-time expenses like airfare. Depending on your own lifestyle choices your expenses may be more or less. You will directly pay for all of your own expenses except for lodging. AEA has contracted for long-term leases for the housing locations and you will make monthly rent payments to AEA while serving as a volunteer. The monthly lodging rates shown in the budget above are current and fixed.  When you apply and reserve an AEA location you will be charged the first month's rent in advance as a refundable deposit. Subsequent rent will be paid monthly, one month in advance. The AEA Local Coordinator will show you how to pay any other local expenses.

Church

You will attend the Church branch in the capitol of Roseau.  It's about one hour away by car.  The AEA couples in the Kalinago Territories will pool together to arrange transportation as the buses don't normally operate on Sunday.  You should request that your membership clerk move a copy of your record called an Out-Of-Unit record to the Portsmouth Dominica branch.  Having a copy of your record in Dominica will make you a local member.  This will make it possible for the Branch President to give you a calling and will make it so your Church app will show the members in Dominica while maintaining your membership record in your home ward.

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Kalinago Territories, DOMINICA

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