Moving to Dominican Republic from India
What to Expect
Considering a move from India to Dominican Republic? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from India to Dominican Republic, you would find that Dominican Republic is 2.8 times more expensive than India overall. A ₹7,160,385 salary in India would need to be roughly DOP9,906,963 in Dominican Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between India and Dominican Republic.
What does your salary buy?
₹7,160,385 → DOP9,906,963
To maintain the same standard of living in Dominican Republic
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Restaurants
pay 2.7 times more
Groceries
pay 2.4 times more
Transportation
pay 3.3 times more
Housing
pay 3.5 times more
Childcare
pay 3.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 52.2% 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 85% more than cities in India.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from India 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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44.97
India
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Dominican Republic compared to India.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
India 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 India leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
India generally does better on environment, though Dominican Republic leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Dominican Republic performs significantly better than India across all infrastructure metrics.
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
India generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominican Republic leads in gdp per capita.
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
Dominican Republic performs significantly better than India across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Delhi | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) |
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| Month | Delhi | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) |
| Apr | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) |
| May | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) |
| Jun | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) |
| Aug | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) |
| Dec | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) |
Data:
India Meteorological Department,
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.
India passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa Required
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 India?
On average Dominican Republic is around 125% pricier than India, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Dominican Republic?
Budget about DOP2,476,741 for 3 months in Dominican Republic (based on a ₹7,160,385 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: 10.7 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?
India performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.
How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to India?
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 7.3 in India. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).
What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to India?
The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.
