Moving to Dominican Republic from Uruguay
What to Expect
Considering a move from Uruguay to Dominican Republic? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Uruguay to Dominican Republic, you would find that Dominican Republic is 36.2% cheaper than Uruguay overall. A UYU3,011,305 salary in Uruguay would need to be roughly DOP2,818,055 in Dominican Republic to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santo Domingo averages 87°F vs 71°F in Montevideo, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Uruguay and Dominican Republic.
What does your salary buy?
UYU3,011,305 → DOP2,818,055
To maintain the same standard of living in Dominican Republic
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 54.3% less
Groceries
pay 25.2% less
Transportation
pay 25.4% less
Housing
pay 31.7% less
Childcare
pay 47.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 38.0% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Uruguay 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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33.189
Uruguay
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Dominican Republic compared to Uruguay.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Uruguay 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Uruguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic 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
Uruguay performs better than Dominican Republic 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
Uruguay performs better than Dominican Republic 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
Dominican Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Uruguay 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
Uruguay performs better than Dominican Republic across all family life metrics.
Data: Dirección General Impositiva, 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 | Montevideo | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) |
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| Month | Montevideo | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) |
| Apr | 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) |
| May | 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) |
| Jun | 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) |
| Aug | 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) |
| Dec | 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) |
Data:
Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia,
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uruguay 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.
Uruguay passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa Free
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Uruguay
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 Uruguay?
On average Dominican Republic is about 36% less expensive than Uruguay, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Dominican Republic?
Budget about DOP704,514 for 3 months in Dominican Republic (based on a UYU3,011,305 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
Uruguay performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Uruguay.
How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Uruguay?
Uruguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 46.3 in Uruguay. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uruguay: 82).
What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Uruguay?
The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 71°F in Montevideo. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Montevideo gets 43.3 in.
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
Both Uruguay and Dominican Republic share the same official language: Spanish.
