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 425

$3.38 DOP 213

$16.87 DOP 1,063

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$51.6 DOP 3,250

$30.95 DOP 1,950

$86.0 DOP 5,417

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.69 DOP 422

$5.85 DOP 369

$8.36 DOP 527

Cappuccino

$2.12 DOP 133

$0.84 DOP 52.7

$4.18 DOP 263

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

$1.06 DOP 66.6

$0.58 DOP 36.72

$2.47 DOP 156

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.81 DOP 51.2

$0.41 DOP 25.93

$1.96 DOP 123

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.58 DOP 162

$1.89 DOP 119

$4.28 DOP 270

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.23 DOP 266

$2.88 DOP 182

$7.62 DOP 480

Milk (1 liter)

$1.28 DOP 80.7

$1.01 DOP 63.5

$1.62 DOP 102

White Bread (500g)

$1.61 DOP 102

$0.84 DOP 52.7

$2.76 DOP 174

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.25 DOP 78.5

$0.74 DOP 46.58

$1.82 DOP 115

Eggs

$1.75 DOP 110

$1.17 DOP 73.7

$2.70 DOP 170

Local Cheese (1kg)

$7.22 DOP 455

$4.07 DOP 256

$14.42 DOP 908

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.37 DOP 338

$2.23 DOP 141

$8.61 DOP 542

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$9.03 DOP 569

$5.24 DOP 330

$17.34 DOP 1,093

Apples (1kg)

$2.94 DOP 185

$1.33 DOP 84.1

$4.41 DOP 278

Banana (1kg)

$0.89 DOP 56.4

$0.58 DOP 36.75

$2.19 DOP 138

Oranges (1kg)

$2.36 DOP 149

$0.64 DOP 40.63

$3.65 DOP 230

Tomato (1kg)

$1.57 DOP 99.2

$0.66 DOP 41.64

$2.89 DOP 182

Potato (1kg)

$1.55 DOP 97.7

$0.73 DOP 46.07

$3.36 DOP 212

Onion (1kg)

$2.18 DOP 137

$1.20 DOP 75.4

$3.76 DOP 237

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.91 DOP 57.5

$0.45 DOP 28.09

$1.38 DOP 86.8

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.82 DOP 51.4

$0.43 DOP 27.01

$1.73 DOP 109

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.16 DOP 325

$3.44 DOP 217

$6.02 DOP 379

Wine (Bottle)

$11.77 DOP 741

$6.27 DOP 395

$23.53 DOP 1,483

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.59 DOP 163

$1.71 DOP 108

$3.42 DOP 215

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.25 DOP 205

$2.03 DOP 128

$4.22 DOP 266

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.66 DOP 41.70

$0.53 DOP 33.23

$1.05 DOP 66.5

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$33.71 DOP 2,124

$23.31 DOP 1,469

$83.8 DOP 5,279

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.49 DOP 220

$4.35 DOP 274

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.43 DOP 153

$1.62 DOP 102

$4.06 DOP 256

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$5.63 DOP 355

$3.63 DOP 229

$6.93 DOP 437

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.27 DOP 80.1

$1.16 DOP 73.3

$1.29 DOP 81.4

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 2.2M

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

$68.3 DOP 4,306

$42.27 DOP 2,664

$147 DOP 9,241

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

$20.38 DOP 1,284

$16.90 DOP 1,065

$42.24 DOP 2,661

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$37.67 DOP 2,374

$25.20 DOP 1,588

$54.6 DOP 3,441

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$26.37 DOP 1,661

$14.70 DOP 926

$61.1 DOP 3,850

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$13.65 DOP 860

$8.52 DOP 537

$17.03 DOP 1,073

Cinema Ticket

$5.95 DOP 375

$4.13 DOP 260

$8.27 DOP 521

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

$242 DOP 15.3K

$166 DOP 10.4K

$453 DOP 28.5K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,942 DOP 374.4K

$3,207 DOP 202.1K

$10.0K DOP 631.4K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$43.71 DOP 2,754

$17.07 DOP 1,075

$85.3 DOP 5,375

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$52.0 DOP 3,277

$25.55 DOP 1,610

$71.6 DOP 4,509

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$80.4 DOP 5,064

$50.8 DOP 3,202

$119 DOP 7,471

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$93.3 DOP 5,880

$42.51 DOP 2,679

$170 DOP 10.7K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$452 DOP 28.5K

$219 DOP 13.8K

$992 DOP 62.5K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$250 DOP 15.8K

$136 DOP 8,556

$650 DOP 41.0K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$898 DOP 56.6K

$380 DOP 24.0K

$1,774 DOP 111.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$458 DOP 28.8K

$250 DOP 15.8K

$1,085 DOP 68.4K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,239 DOP 141.1K

$1,185 DOP 74.7K

$3,402 DOP 214.4K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,146 DOP 72.2K

$853 DOP 53.7K

$1,665 DOP 104.9K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$542 DOP 34.1K

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

By City in Dominican Republic

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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

Dominican Republic Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

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Fixed Broadband

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

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.