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Cost of living in Dominican Republic
38%of US price level
Is Dominican Republic expensive?
Prices in Dominican Republic are about 38% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Puerto Plata, at about $1,260–1,930 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Dominican Republic, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Plata | $1,260–1,930 | $420–839 | $3.4–6.7 | 36/100 |
| Sosúa | $1,260–2,010 | $420–755 | $4.2–7.6 | — |
| Cabarete | $1,430–2,180 | $503–1,010 | $4.2–7.6 | 57/100 |
| La Romana | $1,430–2,350 | $503–923 | $4.2–7.6 | — |
| Las Terrenas | $1,510–2,350 | $587–1,170 | $4.2–7.6 | 50/100 |
| Santo Domingo | $1,590–2,520 | $671–1,340 | $3.4–6.7 | 13/100 |
| Punta Cana | $2,180–3,360 | $755–1,510 | $4.2–7.6 | 24/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Dominican Republic
- Dirección General de Migración e-Ticket
- Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism: entry requirements
- World Bank open data
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