How expensive is Santo Domingo compared to other cities?

Santo Domingo ranks #388 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 67.1% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 14.6 and local purchasing power is 41.1.

What is the average rent in Santo Domingo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Santo Domingo city centre costs approximately DOP 43,340 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to DOP 21,056 (saving 51%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around DOP 86,697.

Is Santo Domingo affordable to live in?

Santo Domingo is affordable by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Santo Domingo

Affordable: goedkoper dan 67.1% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #388 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 32.8% van de steden wereldwijd

Affordable

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Affordable

Boodschappen

Weak

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Santo Domingo

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	DOP 43,340/mo ≈ $727	DOP 21,056/mo ≈ $353	51%
3-Kamer	DOP 86,697/mo ≈ $1,454	DOP 37,593/mo ≈ $630	57%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Santo Domingo has a cost of living index of 28.8 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

28.8

Index

Sources

0.5

Gap between sources