Travel budget and cost of living in La Romana (Dominican Republic) how much does a trip cost?

La Romana travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to La Romana

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in La Romana for 2 people.

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

Cost of living in La Romana compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in La Romana in 2025 is 20% 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 La Romana in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in La Romana by expense type

Restaurant budget in La Romana

Lunch

$ 12/person
($ 5.4 to $ 23)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 9/person
($ 9 to $ 46)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 7.1/person
($ 5.4 to $ 8.8)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.3 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.4)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 5.7)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 2.1/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 4)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
($ 0.6 to $ 3.6)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 3.6)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in La Romana

1-star hotel

$ 155/night
($ 154 to $ 154)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 172/night
($ 34 to $ 910)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

3-star hotel

$ 164/night
($ 31 to $ 672)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 289/night
($ 46 to $ 712)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348

5-star hotel

$ 696/night
($ 540 to $ 856)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 173/month
($ 173 to $ 173)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 228/month
($ 43 to $ 1045)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 260/month
($ 43 to $ 1053)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

Cottage or guest house

$ 80/month
($ 50 to $ 119)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 336/month
($ 38 to $ 1155)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in La Romana

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 3.7)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 6.8/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 8.8)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 3.3/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 4.3)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.9)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.2)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in La Romana

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
( $ 0.6)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.1/km
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.4)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.6
($ 3.6 to $ 7.1)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in La Romana

Cinema

$ 4.4/ticket
($ 4.4 to $ 14)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 40/hr
( $ 40)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in La Romana

Cigarettes

$ 4.4/pack
($ 2.7 to $ 6)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 64
($ 15 to $ 109)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 57
($ 15 to $ 90)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Santo Domingo

$ 595
(fair price: $ 510)

London → Santo Domingo

$ 942
(fair price: $ 864)

New York City → Santo Domingo

$ 487
(fair price: $ 408)

Los Angeles → Santo Domingo

$ 496
(fair price: $ 405)

Atlanta → Santo Domingo

$ 596
(fair price: $ 401)

Toronto → Santo Domingo

$ 529
(fair price: $ 442)