Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Cost of Living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Quick answer: As of 2026, living in Santo Domingo costs approximately $1,060 per month for one person, with city-centre one-bedroom rent averaging $757. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighborhood, and exchange rates.

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 363 sunny days a year.

Family friendly
Monthly Cost$1,060≈ $35/day
1BR Rent (Centre)$757
Internet68 Mbps
Safety52/100
Avg Temp86°F

Santo Domingo Cost of Living Breakdown

🍽️ Dining

Inexpensive Restaurant$9.73
Mid-Range Restaurant (2 People)$50.10
McDonald's Combo Meal$7.30
Cappuccino$2.40
Domestic Beer (Restaurant)$2.43
Bottled Water (Restaurant)$0.60

🛒 Groceries

Milk (1 Liter)$1.39
Bread (1 lb Loaf)$1.39
Eggs (12)$2.25
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$2.48
Apples (1 lb)$1.43
Bananas (1 lb)$0.38
Tomatoes (1 lb)$0.84
Potatoes (1 lb)$0.97
Water (1.5L Bottle)$0.95
Wine (Mid-Range Bottle)$11.14
Cigarettes (Marlboro)$5.35

🚌 Transportation

One-Way Ticket$0.57
Monthly Transit Pass$19.46
Taxi Start$3.24
Taxi (1 Mile)$3.52
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.24
VW Golf (New)$22,697.80

⚡ Utilities & Tech

Basic Utilities (Monthly)$101.32
Mobile Phone Plan$37.58
Broadband Internet$36.58

🎬 Lifestyle

Gym Membership (Monthly)$34.95
Cinema Ticket$6.89
Preschool (Monthly)$254
Intl. Primary School (Annual)$7,044.42

👔 Clothing

Jeans (Levi's 501)$56.97
Nike Running Shoes$85.11

🏠 Housing

Rent 1BR (City Centre)$756.98
Rent 1BR (Outside Centre)$373.82
Rent 3BR (City Centre)$1,474.25
Rent 3BR (Outside Centre)$634.57
Buy Price/sqft (Centre)$201.08
Buy Price/sqft (Outside)$108.62

📊 Summary

Avg Monthly Net Salary$610.49
Mortgage Interest Rate13.91%

Cost data sourced from Numbeo.

Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Santo Domingo

Internet68 Mbps
Safety52/100
Healthcare55/100
Public Transit28/100
Walkability45/100
Nightlife60/100
Food Scene65/100
Fine Dining5/100
Coffee Culture45/100
Air Quality76/100
Green Spaces40/100
Culture52/100
Beaches85/100
Hiking40/100
Surfing20/100
Coworking Spaces12
US Visa-Free90 days

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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 363 sunny days and 195 rainy days per year.

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