City, Dominican Republic
Cost of living in La Romana
How much a month costs in La Romana
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,430–2,350 (RD$85,000–140,000).
Prices in La Romana
Typical 2026 ranges in DOP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | DOP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | RD$30,000–55,000 | $503–923 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | RD$20,000–35,000 | $336–587 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | RD$900–1,800 | $15–30 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | RD$4,000–9,000 | $67–151 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | RD$250–450 | $4.2–7.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | RD$800–1,800 | $13–30 |
| Cappuccino | RD$120–220 | $2.0–3.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | RD$150–300 | $2.5–5.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | RD$40–120 | $0.7–2.0 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | RD$350–700 | $5.9–11.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | RD$2,000–4,000 | $34–67 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | RD$500–1,000 | $8.4–16.8 |
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 La Romana?
About $755–1,090 on a lean budget, $1,430–2,350 for a comfortable month and $3,020–5,370 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in La Romana?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs RD$30,000–55,000 ($503–923) a month in the center and RD$20,000–35,000 ($336–587) outside it.
How much does food cost in La Romana?
A local meal is RD$250–450 ($4.2–7.6); a mid-range restaurant is RD$800–1,800 ($13–30) per person.
Is Dominican Republic expensive?
Prices in Dominican Republic are about 38% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism
- Casa de Campo Resort
- CEDIMAT
- Uber La Romana
- DiDi operating cities, Dominican Republic
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.