Cost of Living in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Punta Cana is a city in Dominican Republic, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,180 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $936 per month, or $2,613 outside the centre. Internet is workable at around 48 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Punta Cana scores 65/100 — generally safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 86°F and winter highs around 80°F, with roughly 297 sunny days a year.
Punta Cana Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Punta Cana
How Punta Cana Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Punta Cana is cheaper than 66% of them, but sits in the bottom 1% for walkability.
| Metric | Punta Cana | World rank | Rank in Latin America & Caribbean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $1,180 | #116 of 340 | #44 of 63 |
| Safety | 65/100 | #158 of 340 | #3 of 63 |
| Healthcare | 55/100 | #265 of 340 | #30 of 63 |
| Internet speed | 48 Mbps | #294 of 340 | #53 of 63 |
| Walkability | 15/100 | #338 of 340 | #63 of 63 |
| Public transit | 15/100 | #278 of 340 | #50 of 63 |
| Food scene | 65/100 | #263 of 340 | #42 of 63 |
| Air quality | 77/100 | #235 of 340 | #41 of 63 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Punta Cana
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Punta Cana.
- Bariloche, Argentina — $720/mo, 39% cheaper, safety 65/100
- Cusco, Peru — $809/mo, 31% cheaper, safety 58/100
- Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt — $671/mo, 43% cheaper, safety 62/100
Punta Cana FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Punta Cana?
A single person should budget around $1,180 per month in Punta Cana, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Punta Cana?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Punta Cana averages $936 per month, dropping to about $2,613 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $2,613.
Is Punta Cana safe?
Punta Cana scores 65/100 on safety, which is generally safe. Tourist safety is rated 55/100.
How fast is the internet in Punta Cana?
Median download speeds in Punta Cana are around 48 Mbps — workable for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 5 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa?
Dominican Republic does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Punta Cana?
Punta Cana sees summer highs around 86°F and winter highs near 80°F, with about 297 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 114 days.
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