Town in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Cost of living in Cabarete
How much a month costs in Cabarete
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,430–2,180 (RD$85,000–130,000).
Prices in Cabarete
Typical 2026 ranges in DOP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | DOP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | RD$30,000–60,000 | $503–1,010 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | RD$20,000–40,000 | $336–671 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | RD$700–1,500 | $12–25 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | RD$3,500–8,000 | $59–134 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | RD$250–450 | $4.2–7.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | RD$800–1,700 | $13–29 |
| Cappuccino | RD$130–250 | $2.2–4.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | RD$120–250 | $2.0–4.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | RD$80–150 | $1.3–2.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | RD$300–700 | $5.0–11.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | RD$1,800–4,000 | $30–67 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | RD$500–1,200 | $8–20 |
Value for money: 57/100
A value score of 57/100 means Cabarete gives more quality of life per dollar than 56% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 69/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 7 places we cover in Dominican Republic.
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Cost of living across Dominican Republic
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Plata | $1,260–1,930 | 36/100 |
| Sosúa | $1,260–2,010 | — |
| Cabarete | $1,430–2,180 | 57/100 |
| La Romana | $1,430–2,350 | — |
| Las Terrenas | $1,510–2,350 | 50/100 |
| Santo Domingo | $1,590–2,520 | 13/100 |
| Punta Cana | $2,180–3,360 | 24/100 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Cabarete?
About $755–1,090 on a lean budget, $1,430–2,180 for a comfortable month and $2,850–5,030 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Cabarete?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs RD$30,000–60,000 ($503–1,010) a month in the center and RD$20,000–40,000 ($336–671) outside it.
How much does food cost in Cabarete?
A local meal is RD$250–450 ($4.2–7.6); a mid-range restaurant is RD$800–1,700 ($13–29) per person.
Is Dominican Republic expensive?
Prices in Dominican Republic are about 38% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.