Cost of Living in Dominican Republic
Summary of cost of living in Dominican Republic:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,309.9$ (145,037.7RD$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 642.3$ (40,328.9RD$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Dominican Republic is, on average, 44.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Dominican Republic is, on average, 60.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 500.00 RD$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 3,000.00 RD$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 450.00 RD$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 150.00 RD$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 300.00 RD$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 128.19 RD$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 65.03 RD$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 41.97 RD$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 82.70 RD$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 96.43 RD$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 41.82 RD$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 122.19 RD$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 230.34 RD$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 160.80 RD$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 187.95 RD$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 86.90 RD$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 25.74 RD$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 81.23 RD$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 50.52 RD$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 63.17 RD$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 64.37 RD$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 64.85 RD$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 53.42 RD$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 750.00 RD$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 169.19 RD$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 196.42 RD$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 330.00 RD$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 35.00 RD$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,200.00 RD$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 200.00 RD$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 217.26 RD$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 350.00 RD$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 76.48 RD$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,400,000.00 RD$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 2,027,582.68 RD$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 6,361.94 RD$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 1,884.69 RD$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 2,322.85 RD$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 2,246.15 RD$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,087.50 RD$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 425.00 RD$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 15,000.00 RD$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 442,833.33 RD$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,855.32 RD$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,957.14 RD$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,566.67 RD$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 7,186.88 RD$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 44,253.76 RD$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 22,480.30 RD$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 91,014.21 RD$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 39,301.65 RD$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 12,511.64 RD$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,776.58 RD$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 37,391.53 RD$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 13.18 | |
Prices in Dominican Republic
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Last update: 30 January 2026
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Last update: 30 January 2026
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Cost of Living in Santiago
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Cost of Living in Valverde
Cost of Living in Baoruco
Cost of Living in Barahona
Cost of Living in Dajabón
Cost of Living in Distrito Nacional
Cost of Living in Duarte
Cost of Living in El Seibo
Cost of Living in Espaillat
Cost of Living in Hato Mayor
Cost of Living in Independencia
Cost of Living in La Altagracia
Cost of Living in La Romana
Cost of Living in La Vega
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Cost of Living in Monseñor Nouel
Cost of Living in Monte Cristi
Cost of Living in Monte Plata
Cost of Living in Peravia
Cost of Living in Puerto Plata
Cost of Living in Samaná
Cost of Living in San Cristóbal
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Cost of Living in San Juan
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