Santo Domingo is the most expensive of Dominican Republic's 3 priced cities — $858 a month in essentials, 21% above Puerto Plata at $707. The average net salary of $615 covers that 0.7×. 90.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 11.3 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 24°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 | $349 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $699 |
| Groceries | $124 |
| Dining out | $232 |
| Utilities | $134 |
| Local transport | $19 |
| Essentials / mo | $858 |
| Avg net salary | $615 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $610 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,446 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Santo Domingo, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.31 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $51.55 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.82 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.46 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.58 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.38 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.25 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.70 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.47 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.59 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.65 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.42 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.51 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.78 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.31 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.84 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.90 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.09 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.29 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.01 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.60 |
| Monthly transit pass | $18.90 |
| Taxi start | $3.44 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.32 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.40 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $96.10 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $38.15 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $32.70 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $30.71 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.73 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Santo Domingo has 90.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the lowest 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 | 24.3°C | 27.3°C | 82% | 38% | 31 mm |
| Feb | 24.4°C | 27.3°C | 80% | 36% | 36 mm |
| Mar | 24.9°C | 28°C | 79% | 40% | 44 mm |
| Apr | 25.7°C | 29.6°C | 81% | 48% | 81 mm |
| May | 26.4°C | 31.3°C | 84% | 62% | 102 mm |
| Jun | 27°C | 32.3°C | 84% | 65% | 90 mm |
| Jul | 27.3°C | 32.4°C | 84% | 57% | 101 mm |
| Aug | 27.5°C | 32.8°C | 84% | 56% | 141 mm |
| Sep | 27.3°C | 32.8°C | 84% | 59% | 88 mm |
| Oct | 26.8°C | 32°C | 85% | 60% | 109 mm |
| Nov | 25.7°C | 30°C | 85% | 53% | 106 mm |
| Dec | 24.9°C | 28.4°C | 84% | 41% | 40 mm |
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