Santo Domingo travel budget

Santo Domingo: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Santo Domingo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Santo Domingo for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 51 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 2.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1089* (65870 DOP)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 90 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 6.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 2488* (150556 DOP)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 127 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4207* (254576 DOP)

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



Cost of living in Santo Domingo compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Santo Domingo in 2024 is 29% 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 Santo Domingo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Santo Domingo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Santo Domingo

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Santo Domingo is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 4.9 to $ 20)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 26/person
($ 20 to $ 42)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.6/person
($ 4.9 to $ 8.1)

38% 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 $ 4.1)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 3.7)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 0.5 to $ 3.3)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 3.3)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Santo Domingo

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Santo Domingo is 49% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 79/night
($ 34 to $ 300)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 81/night
($ 24 to $ 639)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 98/night
($ 16 to $ 643)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 156/night
($ 39 to $ 379)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 201/night
($ 84 to $ 493)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 69/month
($ 34 to $ 277)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 120/month
($ 26 to $ 804)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 136/month
($ 28 to $ 520)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 81/month
($ 31 to $ 292)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 145/month
($ 21 to $ 968)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Santo Domingo

On average, the price of supermarket food in Santo Domingo is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.9/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 4.1)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.4/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 8)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 4)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.7)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.9)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Santo Domingo

On average, the price of transport in Santo Domingo is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

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
($ 3.3 to $ 4.9)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 75/24hrs
($ 37 to $ 334)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Santo Domingo

On average, budget for leisure activities in Santo Domingo is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.4/ticket
($ 5.8 to $ 13)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 10 to $ 20)

27% 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 Santo Domingo

On average, shopping budget in Santo Domingo is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.5/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 5.5)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 68
($ 14 to $ 100)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 57
($ 42 to $ 83)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Santo Domingo
New York City → Santo Domingo
New York City → Santo Domingo
$ 452
(fair price: $ 372)
London → Santo Domingo
London → Santo Domingo
London → Santo Domingo
$ 838
(fair price: $ 764)
Montreal → Santo Domingo
Montreal → Santo Domingo
Montreal → Santo Domingo
$ 539
(fair price: $ 456)
Los Angeles → Santo Domingo
Los Angeles  → Santo Domingo
Los Angeles  → Santo Domingo
$ 439
(fair price: $ 355)
Atlanta → Santo Domingo
Atlanta → Santo Domingo
Atlanta → Santo Domingo
$ 531
(fair price: $ 350)
Toronto → Santo Domingo
Toronto → Santo Domingo
Toronto → Santo Domingo
$ 476
(fair price: $ 394)

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About this information on the cost of living in Santo Domingo

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

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

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