Puerto Plata travel budget

Puerto Plata: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Puerto Plata

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Puerto Plata for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 66 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.9 per person
  • $ 2.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1194* (72380 DOP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 129 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 4.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2844* (172480 DOP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 186 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 9.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 4692* (284564 DOP)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Puerto Plata compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Puerto Plata in 2024 is 38% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Puerto Plata in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Puerto Plata by expense type

Restaurant budget in Puerto Plata

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Puerto Plata is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 4.9/person
($ 4.9 to $ 20)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 19/person
($ 17 to $ 42)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.6/person
($ 4.9 to $ 7.6)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 4.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 4.2)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.3/cup
($ 1 to $ 3.7)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.5 to $ 3.3)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 3.3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Puerto Plata

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Puerto Plata is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 100 to $ 878)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 114/night
($ 29 to $ 571)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 144/night
($ 35 to $ 809)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 227/night
($ 42 to $ 993)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 287/night
($ 167 to $ 630)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 454
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 92/month
($ 39 to $ 414)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 176/month
($ 30 to $ 941)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 184/month
($ 30 to $ 941)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 139/month
($ 69 to $ 564)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 246/month
($ 38 to $ 1295)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Puerto Plata

On average, the price of supermarket food in Puerto Plata is 53% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.4/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 11)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 2 to $ 4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.2)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.2 to $ 1.8)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Puerto Plata

On average, the price of transport in Puerto Plata is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 1.4 to $ 4.9)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.3
($ 2.5 to $ 4.2)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 66/24hrs
($ 37 to $ 329)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Puerto Plata

On average, budget for leisure activities in Puerto Plata is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.6/ticket
($ 4.6 to $ 10)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 8.2/hr
( $ 8.2)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Puerto Plata

On average, shopping budget in Puerto Plata is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.3/pack
($ 3.3 to $ 5.7)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 37
($ 14 to $ 100)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 44
($ 42 to $ 67)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Puerto Plata
New York City → Puerto Plata
New York City → Puerto Plata
$ 533
(fair price: $ 424)
Montreal → Puerto Plata
Montreal → Puerto Plata
Montreal → Puerto Plata
$ 660
(fair price: $ 550)
Toronto → Puerto Plata
Toronto → Puerto Plata
Toronto → Puerto Plata
$ 621
(fair price: $ 489)
London → Puerto Plata
London → Puerto Plata
London → Puerto Plata
$ 969
(fair price: $ 829)
Atlanta → Puerto Plata
Atlanta → Puerto Plata
Atlanta → Puerto Plata
$ 666
(fair price: $ 553)
Los Angeles → Puerto Plata
Los Angeles  → Puerto Plata
Los Angeles  → Puerto Plata
$ 778
(fair price: $ 627)

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About this information on the cost of living in Puerto Plata

The information about the cost of living in Puerto Plata shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Puerto Plata was updated on 09-11-2024.

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