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The best places to live in Dominican Republic

Arcadia scores 15 places in Dominican Republic, from Santiago de los Caballeros at about $950 a month to Las Terrenas at about $1,450. 13 are by the sea, 8 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.

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Places
15
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Median cost / mo
~$1,300
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Climate
tropical
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Safety
3/5
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Healthcare
3/5
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Internet
3/5

The standouts in Dominican Republic

Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 15 places Arcadia scores in Dominican Republic, not the whole country.

All 15 places in Dominican Republic

Questions, answered

How much does it cost to live in Dominican Republic?

Across the 15 places Arcadia scores in Dominican Republic the median is about $1,250 a month for one person, from Santiago de los Caballeros at around $950 to Las Terrenas at around $1,450. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.

What is the cheapest place to live in Dominican Republic?

Santiago de los Caballeros, at about $950 a month. It is the cheapest of the 15 places Arcadia scores in Dominican Republic, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.

Which place in Dominican Republic has the best internet?

Santiago de los Caballeros, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 15 places is 3 out of 5.

How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Dominican Republic?

The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Santo Domingo. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.

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