Cost of Living in Santo Domingo
Summary of cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,396.8$ (150,131.3RD$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 662.8$ (41,518.1RD$), excluding rent.
- Santo Domingo is 51.7% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Santo Domingo is, on average, 77.5% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 600.00 RD$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 3,090.00 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) | 148.17 RD$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 68.89 RD$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 37.14 RD$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 85.70 RD$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 85.83 RD$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 44.57 RD$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 139.00 RD$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 216.47 RD$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 152.84 RD$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 190.61 RD$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 88.38 RD$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 23.72 RD$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 80.20 RD$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 52.03 RD$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 59.56 RD$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 62.27 RD$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 71.28 RD$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 58.89 RD$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 687.00 RD$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 155.77 RD$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 193.74 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) | 2,054,625.12 RD$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 6,249.72 RD$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 2,317.78 RD$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 2,256.00 RD$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 2,155.56 RD$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,462.50 RD$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 425.00 RD$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 15,666.67 RD$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 434,500.00 RD$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 3,513.61 RD$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,866.67 RD$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 5,249.38 RD$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 7,499.17 RD$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 47,086.96 RD$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 23,161.18 RD$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 91,273.36 RD$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 39,290.22 RD$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 12,538.68 RD$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,774.05 RD$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 37,655.20 RD$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 13.91 | |
Prices in Santo Domingo
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Last update: 24 January 2026
Last update: 24 January 2026
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