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Dajabón vs Puerto Plata

Dominican Republic vs Dominican Republic · 109 km apart

Dajabón

Dominican Republic

RD$26,904 ($456)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Puerto Plata

Dominican Republic

RD$28,643 ($485)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Dajabón	Puerto Plata	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$4.80	$5.09	Dajabón
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$19.20	$20.35	Dajabón
Cappuccino	$1.44	$1.53	Dajabón
Monthly groceries (single person)	$109	$115	Dajabón
Monthly public transport pass	$17.60	$18.66	Dajabón
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$46.40	$49.18	Dajabón
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$13.44	$14.25	Dajabón
Fitness club membership	$13.44	$14.25	Dajabón
Cinema ticket	$3.52	$3.73	Dajabón
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$196	$210	Dajabón
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$136	$146	Dajabón
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$408	$439	Dajabón
Total single-person budget	$456	$485	Dajabón
Average net salary	$450	$477

Verdict

Dajabón is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Dajabón runs about $456 versus $485 in Puerto Plata — a difference of roughly 6%.

Salary-adjusted, Dajabón leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Dajabón · Full cost of living in Puerto Plata

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dajabón cheaper than Puerto Plata?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $456 per month in Dajabón versus $485 in Puerto Plata — about 6% less.

How far is Dajabón from Puerto Plata?

The straight-line distance between Dajabón and Puerto Plata is approximately 109 km (68 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Dajabón or Puerto Plata?

The estimated average net salary is $450 in Dajabón and $477 in Puerto Plata. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Dajabón versus $0 in Puerto Plata per month.