Cost of Living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo has a cost of living index of 26/100 (New York = 100). It is 74% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

26/100
Cost Index
$1,150/mo
Median Income
35/100
Safety Index
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 28/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$600/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$400/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,100/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 35/100
Milk (1 liter)$1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Dining OutScore: 32/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$9/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5.6/meal
TransportationScore: 22/100
Monthly Transit Pass$20/month
One-Way Ticket$0.35/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2.2/km
UtilitiesScore: 18/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$95/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 32/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$70/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
EntertainmentScore: 32/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$8/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$5/ticket
FitnessScore: 28/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$30/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$15/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry
Personal CareScore: 28/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 35/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$50/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$30/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$70/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
58/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Gazcue, Naco, Piantini

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santo Domingo cheap to live in?

Santo Domingo has a cost of living index of 26/100, where New York = 100. It is 74% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $520–$728 per month.

How much does rent cost in Santo Domingo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Santo Domingo costs approximately $600/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $400/month.

Is Santo Domingo good for digital nomads?

Santo Domingo has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $180/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Santo Domingo?

The median net monthly salary in Santo Domingo is approximately $1,150 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Santo Domingo compare to New York for cost of living?

Santo Domingo (cost index 26) is 74% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,850/month by moving from New York to Santo Domingo.

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