Dominican Republic
From the historic cobbles of Santo Domingo to sun‑drenched coastlines, a rhythm of merengue pulses through the island.
Overview
The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern half of Hispaniola, blending colonial-era architecture in its capital with lush mountain ranges and white‑sand beaches. Spanish is spoken nationwide, and the nation’s cultural heartbeat beats through merengue, bachata, and vibrant festivals that showcase its Afro‑Spanish heritage.
At a glance
Language
- Spanish(Official)
Population10,760,028
CurrencyDominican Peso (DOP)
1 DOP = 0.0170 USD
1 USD = 58.7671 DOP
Popular places
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Long-Term Resident.
Long-Term Resident
- Temporary Residence
Temporary residence route administered by the Dominican Republic migration authority and issued for a renewable one-year period.
- 1 year, renewable
Languages
- Spanish(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
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