Cost of Living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is a city in Dominican Republic, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,060 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $757 per month, or $374 outside the centre. Internet is workable at around 68 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Santo Domingo scores 52/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 89°F and winter highs around 82°F, with roughly 285 sunny days a year.
Santo Domingo Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Santo Domingo
How Santo Domingo Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Santo Domingo is cheaper than 70% of them, but sits in the bottom 22% for internet speed.
| Metric | Santo Domingo | World rank | Rank in Latin America & Caribbean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $1,060 | #102 of 340 | #39 of 63 |
| Safety | 52/100 | #230 of 340 | #21 of 63 |
| Healthcare | 55/100 | #265 of 340 | #30 of 63 |
| Internet speed | 68 Mbps | #267 of 340 | #40 of 63 |
| Walkability | 45/100 | #228 of 340 | #42 of 63 |
| Public transit | 28/100 | #214 of 340 | #36 of 63 |
| Food scene | 65/100 | #263 of 340 | #42 of 63 |
| Air quality | 76/100 | #241 of 340 | #42 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 Santo Domingo
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Santo Domingo.
- Pipa, Brazil — $720/mo, 32% cheaper, safety 48/100
- Bariloche, Argentina — $720/mo, 32% cheaper, safety 65/100
- Utila, Honduras — $600/mo, 43% cheaper, safety 48/100
- Curitiba, Brazil — $863/mo, 19% cheaper, safety 48/100
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Santo Domingo FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Santo Domingo?
A single person should budget around $1,060 per month in Santo Domingo, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Santo Domingo?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Santo Domingo averages $757 per month, dropping to about $374 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,474.
Is Santo Domingo safe?
Santo Domingo scores 52/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 42/100.
How fast is the internet in Santo Domingo?
Median download speeds in Santo Domingo are around 68 Mbps — workable for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 12 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 Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo sees summer highs around 89°F and winter highs near 82°F, with about 285 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 127 days.
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