Cost of Living in Santo Domingo
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Overall, the cost of living in Santo Domingo is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 19 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)24
Groceries index20
Dining out index19
Transport index14
Utilities index17
Median annual salary$10,000
Minimum wage$2.00/hr
Est. monthly childcare$300
Est. monthly healthcare premium$60
YoY inflation3.5%
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