Town in Samaná, Dominican Republic
Cost of living in Las Terrenas
How much a month costs in Las Terrenas
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,510–2,350 (RD$90,000–140,000).
Prices in Las Terrenas
Typical 2026 ranges in DOP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | DOP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | RD$35,000–70,000 | $587–1,170 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | RD$25,000–45,000 | $420–755 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | RD$800–1,600 | $13–27 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | RD$3,500–8,500 | $59–143 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | RD$250–450 | $4.2–7.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | RD$900–1,900 | $15–32 |
| Cappuccino | RD$130–260 | $2.2–4.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | RD$130–250 | $2.2–4.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | RD$100–200 | $1.7–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | RD$300–700 | $5.0–11.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | RD$2,000–4,000 | $34–67 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | RD$500–1,200 | $8–20 |
Value for money: 50/100
A value score of 50/100 means Las Terrenas gives more quality of life per dollar than 49% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 67/100. It's the 5th 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 Las Terrenas?
About $839–1,170 on a lean budget, $1,510–2,350 for a comfortable month and $3,020–5,370 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Las Terrenas?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs RD$35,000–70,000 ($587–1,170) a month in the center and RD$25,000–45,000 ($420–755) outside it.
How much does food cost in Las Terrenas?
A local meal is RD$250–450 ($4.2–7.6); a mid-range restaurant is RD$900–1,900 ($15–32) 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
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