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Stunning aerial view of Santo Domingo's coastline alongside the cityscape, capturing the vibrant urban layout and vibrant ocean.From below of old stone house facades under colorful cloudy sky in city at sundownAerial view of a historic colonial church in Santo Domingo under a bright day.From below of aged stone construction in neoclassic renaissance style of National Pantheon of Dominican RepublicColorful riverside townscape with bridge and lush greenery. Vibrant urban scenery.

Dominican Republic

North America · Caribbean

High PeaceAffordable Cost of Living
High DevelopmentFlawed Democracy
Population11.5M84th
GDP / Capita$11KUpper-mid
PPP / Capita$29KModerate
Gender Inequality0.433High
Life Expectancy74 yrsModerate

Caribbean paradise, rapidly growing economy — resort life vs local reality contrast.

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Backpacker

Ideal destination

At a Glance

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LowSafety
72
AffordableCost of Living
95
HighWater Access
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Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is the most visited Caribbean nation, with dramatic mountains, white-sand beaches, and a vibrant local culture rooted in merengue, bachata, and a deep Spanish colonial heritage. The north coast and Samaná Peninsula offer a different, quieter face beyond the resort zones. Visitors who venture beyond the all-inclusive belt will discover a country of real colour and character.

  • Most visited country in the Caribbean, ahead of Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.
  • Shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti — the starkest development contrast between two bordering countries.
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Quick Facts

Capital

Santo Domingo

Language

Spanish

Currency

$ DOP

Area

48,198 km²

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Nomad Hub

Fixed Broadband

73Mbps

Moderate92nd globally
EnglishModerate
PlugType A/B

GDP / Capita

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$11K

Upper Mid

PPP / Capita

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$29K

High

Inflation

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3.9%

Moderate

Unemployment

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5.1%

Low

Innovation (GII)

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22.6

Below Avg

GNI / Capita

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$11K

Upper Mid

Tax Revenue

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14.7%

FDI Inflows

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3.9%

Education Spend

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3.8%

Cost of Living

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38.2

Affordable

Price Level Index

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61th pct

Very Affordable

20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast

Income & inflation over time

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+173% nominal+89% real
$10K$20K$30K5%10%200620102015202020252028
GDPPPPInflationIMF forecast
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Neighbouring Countries

Haiti
Haiti