Cost of Living in Dominican Republic
Summary of cost of living in Dominican Republic:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,082.1$ (130,990.3RD$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 572.0$ (35,986.8RD$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Dominican Republic is, on average, 49.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Dominican Republic is, on average, 75.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 450.00 RD$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 3,000.00 RD$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 440.00 RD$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 150.00 RD$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 250.00 RD$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 124.84 RD$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 60.37 RD$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 43.30 RD$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 286.01 RD$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 88.24 RD$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 34.91 RD$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 102.48 RD$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 198.75 RD$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 138.89 RD$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 198.76 RD$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 80.41 RD$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 25.38 RD$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 64.75 RD$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 44.25 RD$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 48.13 RD$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 61.01 RD$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 56.85 RD$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 47.80 RD$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 RD$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 155.15 RD$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 187.59 RD$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 300.00 RD$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 RD$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,813.04 RD$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 RD$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 241.40 RD$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 325.00 RD$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 290.44 RD$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,560,000.00 RD$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,864,855.56 RD$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 4,303.96 RD$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,365.97 RD$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 2,317.29 RD$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,609.06 RD$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 837.73 RD$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 360.00 RD$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 12,938.46 RD$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 361,035.92 RD$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,682.38 RD$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,032.88 RD$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,399.58 RD$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 5,415.47 RD$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 28,778.88 RD$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 15,807.55 RD$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 55,139.36 RD$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 28,651.48 RD$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,160.98 RD$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,882.33 RD$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 25,897.94 RD$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 13.55 |
Prices in Dominican Republic
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Last update: 2 October 2025
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Last update: 2 October 2025
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