Moving to Dominican Republic from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Dominican Republic? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Dominican Republic, you would find that Dominican Republic is 21.9% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM130,000 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly DOP5,500,000 in Dominican Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santo Domingo averages 87°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Dominican Republic.
What does your salary buy?
BAM130,000 → DOP5,500,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Dominican Republic
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Restaurants
pay 5.7% less
Groceries
pay 17.1% more
Transportation
pay 15.8% less
Housing
pay 75.6% more
Childcare
pay 17.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.4% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Dominican Republic cost about 15% less than cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Dominican Republic.
Who's moving to Dominican Republic?
Top countries of origin for Dominican Republic's foreign-born residents.
- 496,112
- 34,063
- 14,626
- 7,272
- 4,780
- 4,375
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Dominican Republic compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominican Republic performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominican Republic leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominican Republic leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on family life, though Dominican Republic leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016), Direccion General de Impuestos Internos (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sarajevo | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Dominican Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominican Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominican Republic's immigration authority.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa Free
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Dominican Republic than Bosnia and Herzegovina?
On average Dominican Republic is around 22% pricier than Bosnia and Herzegovina, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Dominican Republic?
Budget about DOP1,375,000 for 3 months in Dominican Republic (based on a BAM130,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Dominican Republic?
Connectivity is usually fine (Dominican Republic: 11.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 10.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 24.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 25.8 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
