Is Santo Domingo more expensive than Phuket?

Santo Domingo is 0.0% cheaper than Phuket overall. Rent is 33.0% lower, groceries 13.8% cheaper, and restaurants 22.6% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Phuket or Santo Domingo?

Phuket has a purchasing power index of 28.5 while Santo Domingo has 38.7 (NYC = 100). Santo Domingo offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇹🇭 Phuket vs 🇩🇴 Santo Domingo

2026

Santo Domingo is 0.0% cheaper

Category	🇹🇭 Phuket	🇩🇴 Santo Domingo	Difference
Cost of Living	41.2	41.2	0.0%
Rent	21.5	14.4	-33.0%
Groceries	48.4	41.7	-13.8%
Restaurants	32.8	40.2	+22.6%
Purchasing Power	28.5	38.7	+35.8%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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