Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico?
People ask this constantly, and most answers are the same three paragraphs copied across a dozen blogs. Here are the real numbers for Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, and a short quiz that scores both against what actually matters to you.
The numbers
| Dominican Republic | Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|---|
| Places scored | 15 | 11 |
| Median cost / mo | ~$1,300/mo | ~$1,500/mo |
| Safety | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Healthcare | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
Answer for yourself
Seven quick questions, about a minute. No account, no email.