General Country Information 🌍
In numbers… 📐
Weather ⛅
Language and Education 🔬
Well-being 💉
Safety 👮
Transportation ✈️
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $300/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 25% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $6000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 25.17/MBits |
| Tld | .do |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 75% |
| Phone mobile data | $15 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, B |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 9:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumbo.com.do |
| Supermarket | La Sirena |
| Pharmacy | Farmacia Carol |
| Drugstore | Farmax |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | NA/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Baseball |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| La Bandera Dominicana | A traditional Dominican dish consisting of rice, beans, and meat (usually chicken or beef). | $5-10 |
| Sancocho | A hearty stew made with meat, vegetables, and herbs. | $7-12 |
| Pica Pollo | Fried chicken served with a variety of dipping sauces. | $6-10 |
| Mangu | Mashed plantains served with fried onions and eggs. | $4-7 |
| Tostones | Fried green plantains. | $3-5 |
| Empanadas | Fried pastries filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables. | $2-4 |
| Habichuelas con Dulce | A sweet dessert made with beans, milk, and sugar. | $3-5 |
| Majarete | A coconut pudding. | $2-4 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mamajuana | A traditional Dominican alcoholic beverage made with rum, red wine, and honey | $5-$10 |
| Presidente | The most popular beer in the Dominican Republic | $2-$3 |
| Brugal | A Dominican rum | $4-$6 |
| Coco Loco | A refreshing cocktail made with coconut milk, rum, and pineapple juice | $5-$7 |
| Piña Colada | A classic tropical cocktail made with pineapple juice, coconut cream, and rum | $5-$7 |
| Mojito | A Cuban cocktail made with rum, lime juice, sugar, and mint | $4-$6 |
| Daiquiri | A classic cocktail made with rum, lime juice, and sugar | $4-$6 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Larimar jewelry | Blue gemstone found only in the Dominican Republic | $20-$100 |
| Amber jewelry | Fossilized tree resin | $10-$50 |
| Mamajuana | Traditional Dominican drink made with rum, wine, and honey | $10-$20 |
| Cigars | Hand-rolled cigars made with Dominican tobacco | $5-$20 |
| Coffee | Dominican coffee is known for its rich flavor | $5-$10 |
| Artwork | Paintings, sculptures, and other artwork by local artists | $20-$100 |
| Handicrafts | Woven baskets, pottery, and other handmade items | $5-$20 |
| Souvenirs | T-shirts, hats, and other souvenirs with Dominican themes | $5-$15 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of a new year |
| Three Kings Day | January 6 | Celebrates the arrival of the Three Wise Men |
| Duarte Day | January 26 | Honors Juan Pablo Duarte, the father of the Dominican Republic |
| Independence Day | February 27 | Celebrates the Dominican Republic’s independence from Haiti |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Honors workers and their contributions to the economy |
| Corpus Christi | May or June | Celebrates the body and blood of Christ |
| Restoration Day | August 16 | Honors the restoration of the Dominican Republic’s independence from Spain |
| Our Lady of Mercedes Day | September 24 | Honors the patron saint of the Dominican Republic |
| Columbus Day | October 12 | Honors Christopher Columbus’s discovery of the Americas |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Honors all Christian saints |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Listín Diario |
| Online news | Diario Libre |
| Tv | Telemicro |
| Radio | Z101 |