Cost of living in Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $766 for one person and $1725 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Puerto Plata compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Puerto Plata are 46% cheaper than the European benchmark.

How does Puerto Plata compare to your city?

Puerto Plata is 39% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Puerto Plata is, on average, 74% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Puerto Plata?

Who is Puerto Plata a good fit for?

Puerto Plata is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Puerto Plata so expensive?

Rent & utilities significantly influence overall living costs, making them a key factor in affordability. Even though costs are lower than many places, they can still be a concern for some.

Is food expensive in Puerto Plata?

Food is 42% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable for residents. This lower cost contributes to the overall affordability of living in the city.

Is public transport affordable in Puerto Plata?

Public transport is 2% lower than the European benchmark, which adds to the overall cost-effectiveness of living in the area. This slight difference makes commuting manageable for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
766 $
Without Rent
414 $
Rent & Utilities
352 $
Food
275 $
Transport
73 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
337 $
GDP per Capita
10,716 $
Freedom Index
7.56
Lifespan
74 years
Speak English
0%
Population
338.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 4.95 $
Dinner 37.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.85 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.32 $
Capuccino 1.28 $
Coke, 330ml 0.92 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.97 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.02 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.02 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.59 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.53 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.46 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.68 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.93 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.55 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.98 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.78 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.81 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.44 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.22 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.32 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 6.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.36 $
Cigarette pack 3.35 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.5 $
Monthly Pass 29.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.08 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 28 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.07 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.87 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.6 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.06 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 28 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 43 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 41 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 276 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 419 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 308 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 673 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,147 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 903 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 337 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 8.14%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 17.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.61 $
Haircut 7.34 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 69.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 35.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 41 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 994 $

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Puerto Plata vs Castries (Castries is 51% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 56% more expensive)
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Antigua And Barbuda
Puerto Plata vs St. John's (St. John's is 42% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs All Saints (All Saints is 41% more expensive)
Grenada
Puerto Plata vs St. George's (St. George's is 39% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Grenville (Grenville is 39% more expensive)
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Puerto Plata vs Roseau (Roseau is 31% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 49% more expensive)
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Puerto Plata vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 28% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 31% more expensive)
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Puerto Plata vs Belize City (Belize City is 14% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 42% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 5% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 74% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 105% more expensive)
Guatemala
Puerto Plata vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 31% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Mixco (Mixco is 17% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs Coban (Coban is 19% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 1% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 18% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 17% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 14% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 14% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Flores (Flores is 12% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 3% more expensive)
Honduras
Puerto Plata vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 8% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 36% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Choloma (Choloma is 22% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 15% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 15% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 13% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 7% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 6% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs Yoro (Yoro is 4% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs La Lima (La Lima is 14% more expensive)
Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 4% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 37% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata has similar costs) Puerto Plata vs Higuey (Higuey is 0% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs La Vega (La Vega is 25% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 8% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 5% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 31% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 18% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs Bonao (Bonao is 29% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Puerto Plata vs Managua (Managua is 1% more expensive) Puerto Plata vs Leon (Leon is 17% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs Masaya (Masaya is 7% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 28% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 17% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs Esteli (Esteli is 23% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs Granada (Granada is 9% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 40% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 13% less expensive) Puerto Plata vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 16% more expensive)