Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Summary of cost of living in Santo Domingo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: RD$ 194,477
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: RD$ 90,048
  • Santo Domingo is the 4th most expensive city in Latin America (4 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in Santo Domingo is more expensive than in 53% of cities in the World (107 out of 227)
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List of prices in Santo Domingo
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district RD$ 552
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) RD$ 372
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast RD$ 182
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk RD$ 68
12 eggs, large RD$ 158
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes RD$ 75
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese RD$ 217
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples RD$ 157
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes RD$ 87
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket RD$ 143
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality RD$ 684
2 liters of coca-cola RD$ 73
Bread for 2 people for 1 day RD$ 97
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area RD$ 76,782
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area RD$ 34,793
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat RD$ 4,228
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area RD$ 43,319
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area RD$ 23,539
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio RD$ 2,123
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) RD$ 2,257
40” flat screen tv RD$ 26,749
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) RD$ 7,065
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) RD$ 238
Hourly rate for cleaning help RD$ 309
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) RD$ 3,156
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) RD$ 2,214
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) RD$ 5,301
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes RD$ 5,667
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new RD$ 1,990,270
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas RD$ 98
Monthly ticket public transport RD$ 4,586
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) RD$ 886
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) RD$ 420
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) RD$ 468
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) RD$ 1,794
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) RD$ 369
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) RD$ 128
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) RD$ 247
4 rolls of toilet paper RD$ 127
Tube of toothpaste RD$ 170
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city RD$ 1,093
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub RD$ 1,911
2 tickets to the movies RD$ 985
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) RD$ 2,397
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert RD$ 3,605
1 cocktail drink in downtown club RD$ 522
Cappuccino in expat area of the city RD$ 264
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) RD$ 240
Ipad wi-fi 128gb RD$ 38,239
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) RD$ 15
1 month of gym membership in business district RD$ 3,533
1 package of marlboro cigarettes RD$ 152
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 621 prices entered by 93 different people.
Latest price update: May 28, 2023

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Santo Domingo position in our World Ranking

the world
107th
out of 227
latin america
4th
out of 30

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