Common information

Capital
Santo Domingo
Language
Spanish
Currency
Dominican Peso
Population
9 445 281
Phone code
+1809

Cost of living and prices in Dominican Republic

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre252USD/month
in city centre457USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre496USD/month
in city centre901USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people47 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kgUSD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle10 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass41 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc25,514 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc29,401 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month26 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour13 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair43 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc51 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair80 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair82 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month59 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month19 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom457 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom252 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom901 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom496 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter1,580 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,042 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month394 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year13.1

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Ratings

Main factors in Dominican Republic

Leisure quality
10
Quality of life
7.8
Travelers rating
6.9
Travelers rating
5.7
English speaking
5.2
Nightlife
6.4
Coworking spaces
4.6
Traffic
3.6
Free WIFI
5.5

Safety in Dominican Republic

Safety
5.9
Medicine
9.5
Healthcare
7.7
Racial tolerance
8.2
Female friendly
6.7
Friendliness to foreigners
8.2
Stability of the state
6
Conditions for starting a business
7.3
Freedom of the press
6

Availability of prices in Dominican Republic

Cost of living
6.9
Rent, price
9.1
Products, price
7.4
Restaurants, price
7.4
Purchasing power
2.2

Comfort in Dominican Republic

Ecology
2.2
Weather comfort
8.9
Availability of air conditioners
6.7
Air quality
5.5

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Dominican Republic

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 33 32 31 29 29 29 29 30 30 31 33 33 33
Average high, °C 31 30 29 28 28 28 28 29 29 31 31 31 29
Average temperature, °C 27 27 26 25 24 24 25 26 26 27 27 27 26
Average low, °C 23 23 22 22 21 20 21 22 23 23 24 24 22
Record low, °C 18 16 16 14 15 15 15 15 16 18 18 18 14
Rain, days 1 2 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 2 13
Fog, days 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 2 14
Thunderstorms, days 9 8 3 1 0 0 0 1 5 5 7 8 48
Average precipitation, mm. 155 153 128 87 63 54 55 88 176 139 131 144 1372
Relative humidity, % 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43
Relative humidity morning, % 83 83 83 55 82 83 82 55 55 55 55 81 71
Relative humidity evening, % 70 71 71 69 68 68 68 68 70 69 69 69 69
Wind speed, km/h 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 11 12 12 11
Day Length, часов 13 12 12 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 13 13
Dew point, °C 21 21 20 19 19 19 19 19 20 21 21 21 240
Growing degree-day, °C 508 510 462 457 438 410 468 473 505 514 530 530 5804
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 20 18 16 15 16 18 21 22 22 23 22 22 20