Punta Cana travel budget

Punta Cana: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Punta Cana

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Punta Cana for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 80 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1489* (90104 DOP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 142 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 4.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 3224* (195104 DOP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 221 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 5572* (337246 DOP)

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



Cost of living in Punta Cana compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Punta Cana in 2024 is 31% 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 Punta Cana in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Punta Cana by expense type

Restaurant budget in Punta Cana

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Punta Cana is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 10/person
($ 4.9 to $ 20)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 25/person
($ 20 to $ 52)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.5/person
($ 4.9 to $ 7.4)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 5)

57% 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
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 4)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 0.5 to $ 4.9)

56% 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 Punta Cana

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Punta Cana is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 148/night
($ 38 to $ 621)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 25 to $ 862)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 19 to $ 1176)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 293/night
($ 50 to $ 990)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 564/night
($ 134 to $ 1277)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 138/month
($ 44 to $ 504)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 175/month
($ 32 to $ 1082)

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
$ 267/month
($ 31 to $ 1331)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 132/month
($ 32 to $ 524)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 315/month
($ 36 to $ 1451)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Punta Cana

On average, the price of supermarket food in Punta Cana is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.9)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 3.4)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.6/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 18)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.2)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.5 to $ 2.1)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Punta Cana

On average, the price of transport in Punta Cana is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

66% 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 $ 4.2)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

36% 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 $ 10)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 61/24hrs
($ 36 to $ 450)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Punta Cana

On average, budget for leisure activities in Punta Cana is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.9/ticket
($ 4.9 to $ 10)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 8.7/hr
( $ 8.7)

57% 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 Punta Cana

On average, shopping budget in Punta Cana is 31% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.9/pack
($ 3.3 to $ 7)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 16
($ 14 to $ 99)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 53
($ 42 to $ 67)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Punta Cana
New York City → Punta Cana
New York City → Punta Cana
$ 526
(fair price: $ 410)
Montreal → Punta Cana
Montreal → Punta Cana
Montreal → Punta Cana
$ 539
(fair price: $ 472)
Toronto → Punta Cana
Toronto → Punta Cana
Toronto → Punta Cana
$ 441
(fair price: $ 359)
London → Punta Cana
London → Punta Cana
London → Punta Cana
$ 880
(fair price: $ 745)
Manchester → Punta Cana
Manchester → Punta Cana
Manchester → Punta Cana
$ 1001
(fair price: $ 854)
Chicago → Punta Cana
Chicago → Punta Cana
Chicago → Punta Cana
$ 579
(fair price: $ 432)

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About this information on the cost of living in Punta Cana

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

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

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