Town in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Cost of living in Sosúa

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Sosúa

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,260–2,010 (RD$75,000–120,000).

Lean$671–1,010RD$40,000–60,000 · Room or studio, local food

Comfortable$1,260–2,010RD$75,000–120,000 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily

Luxury$2,520–4,360RD$150,000–260,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Sosúa

Typical 2026 ranges in DOP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

Item	DOP	US$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)	RD$25,000–45,000	$420–755
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)	RD$16,000–30,000	$268–503
Hostel dorm bed (night)	RD$800–1,600	$13–27
Mid-range hotel room (night)	RD$3,500–7,500	$59–126
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$120–250	$2.0–4.2
Getting around
Public transport, one ride	RD$40–100	$0.7–1.7
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km	RD$300–600	$5.0–10.1
Work and life
Gym membership (month)	RD$1,500–3,500	$25–59
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 Sosúa?

About $671–1,010 on a lean budget, $1,260–2,010 for a comfortable month and $2,520–4,360 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in Sosúa?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs RD$25,000–45,000 ($420–755) a month in the center and RD$16,000–30,000 ($268–503) outside it.

How much does food cost in Sosúa?

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

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 Spotted something out of date?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.