Cost of Living in Dominican Republic - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Dominican Republic
Address: DO

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $607 (excluding rent), and $923 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,520 (excluding rent), and $2,067 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$6.61 DOP 421

$3.31 DOP 211

$16.53 DOP 1,054

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$50.2 DOP 3,199

$30.12 DOP 1,920

$83.7 DOP 5,332

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.84 DOP 436

$5.98 DOP 381

$8.55 DOP 545

Cappuccino

$2.17 DOP 138

$0.86 DOP 54.7

$4.28 DOP 273

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.09 DOP 69.2

$0.60 DOP 38.15

$2.54 DOP 162

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.82 DOP 52.0

$0.41 DOP 26.32

$1.97 DOP 125

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.62 DOP 167

$1.92 DOP 122

$4.36 DOP 278

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.20 DOP 268

$2.86 DOP 182

$7.56 DOP 482

Milk (1 liter)

$1.26 DOP 80.2

$0.99 DOP 63.2

$1.60 DOP 102

White Bread (500g)

$1.66 DOP 106

$0.86 DOP 54.7

$2.84 DOP 181

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.25 DOP 79.7

$0.74 DOP 47.33

$1.83 DOP 116

Eggs

$1.76 DOP 112

$1.18 DOP 75.2

$2.72 DOP 173

Local Cheese (1kg)

$7.44 DOP 474

$4.20 DOP 267

$14.87 DOP 948

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.42 DOP 345

$2.25 DOP 143

$8.68 DOP 553

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$8.93 DOP 569

$5.18 DOP 330

$17.15 DOP 1,093

Apples (1kg)

$2.97 DOP 189

$1.35 DOP 85.9

$4.45 DOP 283

Banana (1kg)

$0.88 DOP 56.2

$0.57 DOP 36.65

$2.16 DOP 137

Oranges (1kg)

$2.41 DOP 153

$0.66 DOP 41.81

$3.72 DOP 237

Tomato (1kg)

$1.60 DOP 102

$0.67 DOP 42.80

$2.93 DOP 187

Potato (1kg)

$1.56 DOP 99.2

$0.73 DOP 46.77

$3.37 DOP 215

Onion (1kg)

$2.12 DOP 135

$1.17 DOP 74.3

$3.66 DOP 233

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.92 DOP 58.7

$0.45 DOP 28.67

$1.39 DOP 88.6

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.77 DOP 48.89

$0.40 DOP 25.67

$1.63 DOP 104

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.21 DOP 332

$3.48 DOP 222

$6.08 DOP 388

Wine (Bottle)

$11.57 DOP 737

$6.18 DOP 394

$23.15 DOP 1,476

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.55 DOP 162

$1.68 DOP 107

$3.36 DOP 214

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.34 DOP 213

$2.08 DOP 133

$4.32 DOP 276

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.67 DOP 42.71

$0.53 DOP 34.04

$1.07 DOP 68.1

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$34.75 DOP 2,215

$24.03 DOP 1,532

$86.4 DOP 5,505

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.48 DOP 222

$4.34 DOP 276

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.44 DOP 156

$1.63 DOP 104

$4.08 DOP 260

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$5.50 DOP 350

$3.55 DOP 226

$6.76 DOP 431

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.33 DOP 85.1

$1.22 DOP 77.9

$1.36 DOP 86.4

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$25.7K DOP 1.6M

$21.8K DOP 1.4M

$31.9K DOP 2.0M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$31.2K DOP 2.0M

$28.7K DOP 1.8M

$35.3K DOP 2.3M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$67.7 DOP 4,317

$41.90 DOP 2,671

$145 DOP 9,265

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$20.45 DOP 1,303

$16.95 DOP 1,081

$42.37 DOP 2,701

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$38.55 DOP 2,457

$25.79 DOP 1,644

$55.9 DOP 3,562

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$26.06 DOP 1,661

$14.52 DOP 926

$60.4 DOP 3,849

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$13.38 DOP 853

$8.35 DOP 532

$16.69 DOP 1,064

Cinema Ticket

$6.22 DOP 396

$4.31 DOP 275

$8.64 DOP 550

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$242 DOP 15.4K

$166 DOP 10.5K

$452 DOP 28.8K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,936 DOP 378.3K

$3,203 DOP 204.2K

$10.0K DOP 638.1K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$43.97 DOP 2,803

$17.17 DOP 1,094

$85.8 DOP 5,470

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$51.0 DOP 3,251

$25.06 DOP 1,597

$70.2 DOP 4,472

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$81.2 DOP 5,174

$51.3 DOP 3,272

$120 DOP 7,633

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$92.1 DOP 5,868

$41.94 DOP 2,673

$168 DOP 10.7K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$455 DOP 29.0K

$220 DOP 14.0K

$998 DOP 63.6K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$251 DOP 16.0K

$136 DOP 8,673

$651 DOP 41.5K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$886 DOP 56.5K

$376 DOP 23.9K

$1,752 DOP 111.7K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$457 DOP 29.1K

$250 DOP 15.9K

$1,083 DOP 69.0K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,189 DOP 139.5K

$1,159 DOP 73.9K

$3,328 DOP 212.1K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,132 DOP 72.1K

$843 DOP 53.7K

$1,645 DOP 104.9K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$547 DOP 34.9K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

13.16

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 10, 2026

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Azua	128264	45	$648	$882	$1,735	$1,608	44.13	35.46
2	Bajos de Haina	232557	36	$670	$697	$1,659	$1,638	181.27	49.13
3	Barahona	138159						164.87	43.69
4	Boca Chica	-	35	$545	$714	$1,595	$1,565	91.67	31.9
5	Bonao	158034	35	$587	$696	$1,235	$1,511	21.35	33.47
6	Cabarete	-	44	$559	$883	$1,367	$1,804	22.35	66.9
7	Esperanza	51694	36	$590	$716	$1,522	$1,635	224.98	26.89
8	Hato Mayor del Rey	61517	35	$540	$693	$1,301	$1,559	125.61	29.44
9	Higuey	-	34	$533	$681	$1,282	$1,478	47.01	58.08
10	Jarabacoa	69855	37	$599	$739	$1,728	$1,678	201.67	36.64
11	La Romana	567431	40	$588	$790	$1,707	$2,102	268.67	87.72
12	La Vega	220279	26	$398	$531	$1,290	$1,422	36.4	37.21
13	Las Terrenas	-	55	$510	$1,088	$1,369	$2,163	11.36	71.38
14	Miches	25994	39	$597	$788	$1,308	$1,635	19.03	29.66
15	Moca	172294	38	$569	$771	$1,771	$1,601	220.16	45.82
16	Nagua	79420	36	$654	$719	$1,355	$1,666	138.31	19.74
17	Puerto Plata	130000	42	$578	$831	$1,229	$1,745	103.2	35.6
18	Punta Cana	-	69	$708	$1,359	$1,691	$2,532	34.9	99.54
19	Samana	108179	41	$561	$812	$1,111	$1,895	25.57	52.06
20	San Francisco de Macoris	245397	30	$499	$609	$1,142	$1,343	25.8	36.01
21	San Jose de Ocoa	57174	43	$672	$882	$1,842	$1,991	184.54	41.31
22	San Juan de la Maguana	589256						26.09	19.6
23	San Pedro de Macoris	217141	33	$590	$658	$1,258	$1,539	69.47	61.02
24	Santa Cruz del Seibo	-		$142	$125	$223	$261	-	-
25	Santiago de los Caballeros	1836778	45	$549	$915	$1,517	$1,825	74.29	37.95
26	Santo Domingo	965040	55	$752	$1,086	$1,798	$2,558	45.21	119.26
27	Santo Domingo Este	1000230	39	$651	$769	$1,320	$1,887	277.25	67.63
28	Sosua	-	59	$552	$1,180	$1,768	$2,951	171.05	66.9

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Cost of Living in Dominican Republic - Frequently Asked Questions

Compared with many Caribbean destinations, Cost of Living in Dominican Republic can feel approachable, especially if you adjust expectations on luxury versus value. You’ll find options from budget guesthouses to mid-range apartments, with costs tied to location and season. Outside resort zones, daily expenses for groceries, utilities, and local transport remain reasonable, while imported goods or premium neighborhoods push prices higher. The variation across towns means you can trade beachfront access for quieter streets or shorter commutes. Tip: map neighborhoods by lifestyle and rent threshold, then visit during shoulder season to test real costs.

Daily life in the Dominican Republic centers on finding a neighborhood that fits your routine. Look for airy, well-located apartments with reliable internet and reasonable utilities. Food options range from vibrant street stalls to grocery stores, so you can mix local staples with occasional treats without overspending. For transport, expect affordable buses and ride-hailing, with car use optional outside peak season. Co-working spaces offer community and predictable Wi-Fi for remote work. Dominican Republic living cost varies by area, so test a few neighborhoods before committing. Tip: spend a week in each area during different days to gauge daily costs and convenience.

Quality of life in the Dominican Republic means balancing climate, safety, and access to services. Build a simple budgeting framework: separate fixed costs from flexible ones, track weekly groceries, and plan for shoulder-season travel to reduce crowding. Neighborhood fit matters: leafy suburbs may offer calmer routines; city centers provide faster access to amenities but higher noise and rents. Consider healthcare access, internet reliability, and community vibes when choosing a base. Seasonal shifts in tourism can affect availability and crowds, so factor in peak times if you’re staying long term. Tip: pick a home base that minimizes commute while maximizing the lifestyle you value.