Puerto Plata is the cheapest of Dominican Republic's 3 priced cities — $707 a month in essentials, 18% below Santo Domingo at $858. 103.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 9.2 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Feb averages 25°C, Aug 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $300 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $429 |
| Groceries | $84 |
| Dining out | $148 |
| Utilities | $134 |
| Local transport | $41 |
| Essentials / mo | $707 |
| Avg net salary | n/a |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $558 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,030 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Puerto Plata, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.01 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $38.61 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.21 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.29 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.57 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.43 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.51 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.70 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.29 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.58 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.69 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.44 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $4.46 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.03 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.37 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.69 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.69 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.69 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.86 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.01 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.03 |
| Taxi start | $3.43 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.32 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.22 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $95.98 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $38.10 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.16 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Cinema, one seat | $7.72 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Puerto Plata has 103.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the highest of the 8 Dominican Republic cities we track.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.9°C | 27.7°C | 82% | 38% | 68 mm |
| Feb | 24.8°C | 27.4°C | 81% | 34% | 51 mm |
| Mar | 25.2°C | 28°C | 80% | 36% | 73 mm |
| Apr | 26.2°C | 29.6°C | 80% | 41% | 56 mm |
| May | 27.3°C | 31.4°C | 80% | 56% | 62 mm |
| Jun | 28.3°C | 32.7°C | 79% | 59% | 31 mm |
| Jul | 28.4°C | 32.6°C | 80% | 50% | 33 mm |
| Aug | 28.5°C | 33.1°C | 80% | 49% | 53 mm |
| Sep | 28.4°C | 33.5°C | 81% | 54% | 86 mm |
| Oct | 27.8°C | 32.9°C | 82% | 57% | 80 mm |
| Nov | 26.6°C | 30.7°C | 83% | 53% | 94 mm |
| Dec | 25.6°C | 28.9°C | 83% | 40% | 58 mm |
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