Dominican Republic
The Americas' oldest European-founded city, with a UNESCO-listed colonial zone, vibrant merengue and bachata culture, and Caribbean warmth.
#201 of 250
74% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 397
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing & Healthcare — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Santo Domingo is the 201. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 397 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is entertainment, 68% below the median: fitness club (monthly) $ 25. You also get off lightly on restaurants, basic grocery basket.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
31 prices on this page come from live scrapers (4 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 14, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/santo-domingo. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 4.62 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pork (1kg) | 5.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Beef (1kg) | 8.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 9.24 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Butter (200g) | 2.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Eggs (12) | 1.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pasta (500g) | 3.18 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oats (500g) | 0.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 1.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.08 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Garlic (1kg) | 3.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.61 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 4.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Coffee (250g) | 3.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 25.30 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains, Americas Entertainment Chains |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 57.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 40.72 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 81.56 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 151.38 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
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