Capital city in National District, Dominican Republic
Cost of living in Santo Domingo
How much a month costs in Santo Domingo
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,590–2,520 (RD$95,000–150,000).
Prices in Santo Domingo
Typical 2026 ranges in DOP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | DOP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | RD$40,000–80,000 | $671–1,340 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | RD$22,000–40,000 | $369–671 |
| 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$200–400 | $3.4–6.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | RD$800–1,800 | $13–30 |
| 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$20–35 | $0.34–0.59 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | RD$300–600 | $5.0–10.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | RD$600–1,200 | $10–20 |
| Gym membership (month) | RD$1,800–4,500 | $30–76 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | RD$500–1,200 | $8–20 |
Value for money: 13/100
A value score of 13/100 means Santo Domingo gives more quality of life per dollar than 12% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 43/100. It's the 6th 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 Santo Domingo?
About $839–1,260 on a lean budget, $1,590–2,520 for a comfortable month and $3,360–5,870 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Santo Domingo?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs RD$40,000–80,000 ($671–1,340) a month in the center and RD$22,000–40,000 ($369–671) outside it.
How much does food cost in Santo Domingo?
A local meal is RD$200–400 ($3.4–6.7); 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
- Metro de Santo Domingo (OPRET)
- Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism
- CEDIMAT
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.