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Dominican Republic → Santo Domingo
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Santo Domingo is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments
Cardiology
35 hospitals
Pediatrics
21 hospitals
Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery, Neonatal Surgery, Pediatric Oncologic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Stomatology
19 hospitals
Pulmonology
Gynaecology
15 hospitals
Oncology
14 hospitals
Nephrology
14 hospitals
Gastroenterology
13 hospitals
Dermatology
10 hospitals
Neurology
8 hospitals
Neonatology
6 hospitals
Ophthalmologists
5 hospitals
Microbiology
5 hospitals
Proctology
4 hospitals
Otorhinolaryngology
3 hospitals
Perinatology
Psychiatry
1 hospital
Hepatology
1 hospital
Otolaryngology
1 hospital
Podiatry
Rheumatology
Venereology
Anaesthesiology
Cost Guide
Cost of Living in Santo Domingo
Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals
78%
Cheaper than USA
on average
on average
93%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
savings vs USA
RD$10,000
Hospital Room
per day
per day
RD$2,500
Budget Hotel
per night
per night
Food & Dining Costs (RD$)
Business Lunch
RD$600
↓44%
US RD$1,080
Budget Meal
RD$300
↓58%
US RD$720
Cheap Restaurant
RD$350
↓61%
US RD$900
Water Bottle (1.5L)
RD$30
↓75%
US RD$120
Coffee (Café)
RD$150
↓50%
US RD$300
Groceries (Weekly)
RD$4,000
↓44%
US RD$7,200
| Item | RD$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lunch | 600 | 44% less |
| Budget Meal | 300 | 58% less |
| Cheap Restaurant | 350 | 61% less |
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 30 | 75% less |
| Coffee (Café) | 150 | 50% less |
| Groceries (Weekly) | 4,000 | 44% less |
Food & Nutrition
Most hospitals in Santo Domingo include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.
Accommodation Costs (RD$)
Budget Hotel / Night
RD$2,500
↓54%
US RD$5,400
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
RD$7,000
↓35%
US RD$10,800
Luxury Hotel / Night
RD$20,000
↓17%
US RD$24,000
Airbnb / Month
RD$30,000
↓80%
US RD$150,000
Apartment (City Centre)
RD$40,000
↓70%
US RD$132,000
Apartment (Outside Centre)
RD$20,000
↓79%
US RD$96,000
| Item | RD$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Hotel / Night | 2,500 | 54% less |
| Mid-Range Hotel / Night | 7,000 | 35% less |
| Luxury Hotel / Night | 20,000 | 17% less |
| Airbnb / Month | 30,000 | 80% less |
| Apartment (City Centre) | 40,000 | 70% less |
| Apartment (Outside Centre) | 20,000 | 79% less |
Stay Smart
For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.
Healthcare Costs (RD$)
Doctor Consultation
RD$1,500
↓88%
US RD$12,000
Hospital Room / Day
RD$10,000
↓95%
US RD$210,000
Basic Medicine
RD$400
↓56%
US RD$900
Travel Health Insurance / Day
RD$300
↓80%
US RD$1,500
Nursing Care / Day
RD$5,000
↓76%
US RD$21,000
Physiotherapy Session
RD$1,500
↓83%
US RD$9,000
Dental Checkup
RD$1,200
↓90%
US RD$12,000
| Item | RD$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Consultation | 1,500 | 88% less |
| Hospital Room / Day | 10,000 | 95% less |
| Basic Medicine | 400 | 56% less |
| Travel Health Insurance / Day | 300 | 80% less |
| Nursing Care / Day | 5,000 | 76% less |
| Physiotherapy Session | 1,500 | 83% less |
| Dental Checkup | 1,200 | 90% less |
Medical Tourist Tip
Healthcare in Santo Domingo costs up to 93% less than the US. A hospital room is just RD$10,000/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.
Transport Costs (RD$)
Local Transport (Monthly)
RD$2,500
↓40%
US RD$4,200
Airport Taxi
RD$2,000
↓39%
US RD$3,300
Taxi per km
RD$30
↓75%
US RD$120
Fuel / Litre
RD$300
US RD$60
Local SIM + Data
RD$500
↓79%
US RD$2,400
| Item | RD$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport (Monthly) | 2,500 | 40% less |
| Airport Taxi | 2,000 | 39% less |
| Taxi per km | 30 | 75% less |
| Fuel / Litre | 300 | 400% more |
| Local SIM + Data | 500 | 79% less |
Getting Around
Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.
Daily Life Costs (RD$)
Internet / Month
RD$1,800
↓54%
US RD$3,900
Laundry / Load
RD$200
↓17%
US RD$240
Mobile Prepaid / Month
RD$500
↓83%
US RD$3,000
Clothes (Avg.)
RD$2,000
↓17%
US RD$2,400
Haircut
RD$400
↓73%
US RD$1,500
Movie Ticket
RD$350
↓61%
US RD$900
Gym / Month
RD$2,000
↓39%
US RD$3,300
Beer
RD$150
↓64%
US RD$420
| Item | RD$ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Internet / Month | 1,800 | 54% less |
| Laundry / Load | 200 | 17% less |
| Mobile Prepaid / Month | 500 | 83% less |
| Clothes (Avg.) | 2,000 | 17% less |
| Haircut | 400 | 73% less |
| Movie Ticket | 350 | 61% less |
| Gym / Month | 2,000 | 39% less |
| Beer | 150 | 64% less |
Daily Essentials
Day-to-day expenses in Santo Domingo are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.
Spending Breakdown
* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.
Santo Domingo is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in Dominican Republic. The city offers world-class healthcare facilities with internationally trained doctors, cutting-edge technology, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western countries.
Why Choose Santo Domingo for Medical Treatment?
Santo Domingo has the Dominican Republic's best hospitals including CEDIMAT and Hospiten. The capital offers quality cosmetic surgery, dental work, and cardiovascular care at Caribbean prices.
Medical Tourism in Santo Domingo
Patients from around the world travel to Santo Domingo for a wide range of medical treatments including cardiac surgery, orthopaedic procedures, oncology, cosmetic surgery, dental care, fertility treatments, and eye care. The city's hospitals are known for their JCI/NABH accreditation, multilingual staff, and dedicated international patient departments.
Top Hospitals
Best Hospitals in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Ranked by how complete and credible each profile is: photos, doctors, accreditations, verified owners and patient interest
Clínica de Cirugía y Especialidades Dr. Ureña Arias
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Hospital
9 doctors · Orthopaedics
Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Hospital
1 doctor · Cardiology, Urology
Hospital Materno Dr. Reynaldo Almanzar
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Hospital
Urology, Pulmonology
Gastroenterology Center Dr. Luis E. Aybar
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Hospital
Gastroenterology
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