🇩🇴 Dominican Republic · #372 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Santo Domingo

Affordable — cheaper than 30.9% of cities worldwide

Ranked #372 of 538 cities · More expensive than 30.9% of cities worldwide

Affordable
Cost of Living
Very affordable
Rent
Affordable
Groceries
Weak
Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Santo Domingo

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom DOP 25,971/mo ≈ $445 DOP 19,478/mo ≈ $334 25%
3-Bedroom DOP 45,231/mo ≈ $775 DOP 33,923/mo ≈ $581 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
40.9 Affordable
Rent
14.9 Very affordable
Groceries
40.2 Affordable
Restaurants
39.9 Affordable
Purchasing Power
41.9 Weak

Living in Santo Domingo: What to Expect

Santo Domingo is affordable by global standards (ranked #372 of 538 cities), cheaper than 30.9% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is affordable. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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