Santo Domingo, Ozama, Dominican Republic · Population 4,274,651 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Dominican Republic average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | RD$368 ($6.24) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | RD$1,473 ($24.96) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | RD$110 ($1.87) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | RD$8,345 ($141) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | RD$1,350 ($22.88) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | RD$3,559 ($60.32) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | RD$1,031 ($17.47) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | RD$1,031 ($17.47) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | RD$270 ($4.58) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | RD$16,011 ($271) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | RD$11,138 ($189) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | RD$33,415 ($566) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Santo Domingo is RD$34,515 ($585) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of RD$35,682 ($605) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly RD$46,387 ($786) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (RD$11,138 ($189)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.
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RD$26,904 ($456) / moSanto Domingo is the capital and one of the key cities in Dominican Republic. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is RD$35,682 ($605), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around RD$11,138 ($189) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to RD$82,847 ($1,404) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately RD$63,749 ($1,080) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Santo Domingo is RD$34,515 ($585). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least RD$46,387 ($786) per month.