Cost of Living

Dominican Republic

Live cost-of-living data across 1 city in Dominican Republic — average cost index 15/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 15 to 15. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.

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Avg cost index
Santo Domingo
Cheapest
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Cities tracked
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Cost of living by city in Dominican Republic

Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.

Santo Domingo15

Frequently asked questions

Is Dominican Republic cheap to live in?

Across 1 cities in Dominican Republic, the average cost-of-living index is 15 (New York = 100) — from 15 in Santo Domingo to 15 in Santo Domingo. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.

What is the cheapest city in Dominican Republic?

Santo Domingo is the most affordable city we track in Dominican Republic, with a cost-of-living index of 15 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $600/month.

How much does it cost to live in Dominican Republic per month?

A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Dominican Republic for roughly $300–$420/month. Costs scale up toward Santo Domingo. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.

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