🇩🇴Cost of Living in Dominican Republic

Compare the cost of living across 1 city in Dominican Republic.

Santo Domingo is the only city we currently track in Dominican Republic, with a cost of living index of 35 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. See the full cost breakdown below.

Estimated monthly budget in Dominican Republic

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person

$900

per month

Couple

$1,350

per month

Family of 4

$1,890

per month

Student

$680

per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Dominican Republic, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas. The city blends colonial history with modern development, offering an affordable cost of living with a warm tropical climate and growing expat community.

Cost Index

Monthly Cost

$900

Pop: 3,600,000Safety: 42/100

Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Dominican Republic

What is the cost of living in Dominican Republic?

We track Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic, which has a cost of living index of 35 out of 100 (New York City = 100).

Data & sources

As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Dominican Republic at 40 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.