Dominican Republic vs Dominican Republic · 90 km apart
Dominican Republic
single / month
Cheaper overallDominican Republic
single / month
| Expense | San Juan | Santiago | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.80 | $5.47 | San Juan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $19.20 | $21.89 | San Juan |
| Cappuccino | $1.44 | $1.64 | San Juan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $109 | $124 | San Juan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.60 | $20.06 | San Juan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $46.40 | $52.90 | San Juan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.44 | $15.32 | San Juan |
| Fitness club membership | $13.44 | $15.32 | San Juan |
| Cinema ticket | $3.52 | $4.01 | San Juan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $196 | $230 | San Juan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $136 | $160 | San Juan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $408 | $481 | San Juan |
| Total single-person budget | $456 | $525 | San Juan |
| Average net salary | $450 | $513 |
San Juan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in San Juan runs about $456 versus $525 in Santiago — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, San Juan 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 San Juan · Full cost of living in Santiago