Cost of Living in Dominican Republic - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Dominican Republic
Address: DO

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $610 (excluding rent), and $922 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,573 (excluding rent), and $2,082 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$6.75 DOP 431

$3.38 DOP 216

$16.87 DOP 1,077

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$51.6 DOP 3,292

$30.95 DOP 1,975

$86.0 DOP 5,486

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.69 DOP 427

$5.85 DOP 373

$8.36 DOP 534

Cappuccino

$2.12 DOP 135

$0.84 DOP 53.4

$4.18 DOP 266

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

$1.06 DOP 67.4

$0.58 DOP 37.19

$2.47 DOP 158

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.81 DOP 51.9

$0.41 DOP 26.26

$1.96 DOP 125

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.58 DOP 164

$1.89 DOP 121

$4.28 DOP 273

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.23 DOP 270

$2.88 DOP 184

$7.62 DOP 486

Milk (1 liter)

$1.28 DOP 81.7

$1.01 DOP 64.3

$1.62 DOP 104

White Bread (500g)

$1.61 DOP 103

$0.84 DOP 53.3

$2.76 DOP 176

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.25 DOP 79.5

$0.74 DOP 47.18

$1.82 DOP 116

Eggs

$1.75 DOP 112

$1.17 DOP 74.7

$2.70 DOP 172

Local Cheese (1kg)

$7.22 DOP 461

$4.07 DOP 260

$14.42 DOP 920

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.37 DOP 343

$2.23 DOP 142

$8.61 DOP 549

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$9.03 DOP 576

$5.24 DOP 335

$17.34 DOP 1,107

Apples (1kg)

$2.94 DOP 188

$1.33 DOP 85.1

$4.41 DOP 281

Banana (1kg)

$0.89 DOP 57.1

$0.58 DOP 37.22

$2.19 DOP 140

Oranges (1kg)

$2.36 DOP 151

$0.64 DOP 41.15

$3.65 DOP 233

Tomato (1kg)

$1.57 DOP 100

$0.66 DOP 42.16

$2.89 DOP 184

Potato (1kg)

$1.55 DOP 99.0

$0.73 DOP 46.66

$3.36 DOP 214

Onion (1kg)

$2.18 DOP 139

$1.20 DOP 76.3

$3.76 DOP 240

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.91 DOP 58.2

$0.45 DOP 28.45

$1.38 DOP 87.9

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.82 DOP 52.1

$0.43 DOP 27.35

$1.73 DOP 111

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.16 DOP 329

$3.44 DOP 220

$6.02 DOP 384

Wine (Bottle)

$11.77 DOP 751

$6.27 DOP 400

$23.53 DOP 1,501

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.59 DOP 165

$1.71 DOP 109

$3.42 DOP 218

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.25 DOP 208

$2.03 DOP 129

$4.22 DOP 269

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.66 DOP 42.23

$0.53 DOP 33.65

$1.05 DOP 67.3

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$33.71 DOP 2,151

$23.31 DOP 1,488

$83.8 DOP 5,346

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.49 DOP 223

$4.35 DOP 278

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.43 DOP 155

$1.62 DOP 103

$4.06 DOP 259

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$5.63 DOP 359

$3.63 DOP 232

$6.93 DOP 442

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.27 DOP 81.1

$1.16 DOP 74.3

$1.29 DOP 82.4

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

$26.3K DOP 1.7M

$22.3K DOP 1.4M

$32.6K DOP 2.1M

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)

$68.3 DOP 4,361

$42.27 DOP 2,698

$147 DOP 9,359

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

$20.38 DOP 1,301

$16.90 DOP 1,078

$42.24 DOP 2,695

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$37.67 DOP 2,404

$25.20 DOP 1,608

$54.6 DOP 3,484

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$26.37 DOP 1,683

$14.70 DOP 938

$61.1 DOP 3,899

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$13.65 DOP 871

$8.52 DOP 543

$17.03 DOP 1,087

Cinema Ticket

$5.95 DOP 380

$4.13 DOP 264

$8.27 DOP 528

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

$242 DOP 15.5K

$166 DOP 10.6K

$453 DOP 28.9K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,942 DOP 379.1K

$3,207 DOP 204.6K

$10.0K DOP 639.4K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$43.71 DOP 2,789

$17.07 DOP 1,089

$85.3 DOP 5,444

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$52.0 DOP 3,319

$25.55 DOP 1,630

$71.6 DOP 4,566

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$80.4 DOP 5,128

$50.8 DOP 3,242

$119 DOP 7,565

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$93.3 DOP 5,954

$42.51 DOP 2,713

$170 DOP 10.8K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$452 DOP 28.9K

$219 DOP 14.0K

$992 DOP 63.3K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$250 DOP 16.0K

$136 DOP 8,665

$650 DOP 41.5K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$898 DOP 57.3K

$380 DOP 24.3K

$1,774 DOP 113.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$458 DOP 29.2K

$250 DOP 16.0K

$1,085 DOP 69.3K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,239 DOP 142.9K

$1,185 DOP 75.6K

$3,402 DOP 217.1K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,146 DOP 73.1K

$853 DOP 54.4K

$1,665 DOP 106.2K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$542 DOP 34.6K

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 17, 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	$585	$878	$1,364	$1,619	44.13	35.46
2	Bajos de Haina	232557	36	$703	$708	$1,558	$1,660	181.27	49.13
3	Barahona	138159						164.87	43.69
4	Boca Chica	-	35	$617	$692	$1,585	$1,577	91.67	31.9
5	Bonao	158034	35	$494	$703	$1,209	$1,516	21.35	33.47
6	Cabarete	-	44	$592	$875	$1,256	$1,786	22.35	66.9
7	Esperanza	51694	36	$544	$718	$1,495	$1,684	224.98	26.89
8	Hato Mayor del Rey	61517	35	$608	$682	$1,538	$1,547	125.61	29.44
9	Higuey	-	34	$432	$662	$1,277	$1,472	47.01	58.08
10	Jarabacoa	69855	37	$669	$737	$1,703	$1,668	201.67	36.64
11	La Romana	567431	40	$641	$803	$1,316	$2,075	268.67	87.72
12	La Vega	220279	26	$392	$506	$1,141	$1,400	36.4	37.21
13	Las Terrenas	-	55	$488	$1,095	$1,337	$2,156	11.36	71.38
14	Miches	25994	39	$483	$768	$1,403	$1,587	19.03	29.66
15	Moca	172294	38	$647	$761	$1,604	$1,591	220.16	45.82
16	Nagua	79420	36	$692	$714	$1,584	$1,668	138.31	19.74
17	Puerto Plata	130000	42	$555	$839	$1,425	$1,700	103.2	35.6
18	Punta Cana	-	69	$630	$1,386	$1,596	$2,521	34.9	99.54
19	Samana	108179	41	$445	$836	$1,125	$1,867	25.57	52.06
20	San Francisco de Macoris	245397	30	$489	$604	$889	$1,343	25.8	36.01
21	San Jose de Ocoa	57174	43	$640	$865	$1,657	$1,970	184.54	41.31
22	San Juan de la Maguana	589256						26.09	19.6
23	San Pedro de Macoris	217141	33	$649	$672	$1,500	$1,575	69.47	61.02
24	Santa Cruz del Seibo	-		$133	$124	$256	$257	-	-
25	Santiago de los Caballeros	1836778	45	$493	$915	$1,488	$1,859	74.29	37.95
26	Santo Domingo	965040	55	$743	$1,114	$1,819	$2,565	45.21	119.26
27	Santo Domingo Este	1000230	39	$561	$780	$1,272	$1,880	277.25	67.63
28	Sosua	-	59	$629	$1,159	$1,391	$2,940	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.