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 $2,497.1 (RD$148,702.7), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $689.1 (RD$41,033.9), excluding rent.
- Santo Domingo is 59.2% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Santo Domingo is, on average, 85.9% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $10.08 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $50.38 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $7.72 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $2.52 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $5.04 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.41 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.16 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.68 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.44 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.54 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.76 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.42 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $3.54 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.56 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $3.20 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.48 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.40 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.35 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.87 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.00 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.05 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.20 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.99 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $11.54 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.62 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.25 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $5.54 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.59 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $20.15 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.36 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $3.65 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $5.88 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.31 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $23,509.66 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $33,862.58 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $101.27 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $38.89 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $37.96 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $36.20 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $24.56 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $7.56 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $255.49 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $7,296.39 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $55.83 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $48.14 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $88.15 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $125.93 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $709.78 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $357.30 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,421.24 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $620.27 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $202.30 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $110.16 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $627.37 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.06 | |
Prices in Santo Domingo
This city had 548 entries in the past 12 months by 27 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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