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Medical Treatments in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

Cardiology

Orthopaedics

Oncology

Neurology

Gastroenterology

Ophthalmologists

Psychiatry

Dermatology

Nephrology

Otorhinolaryngology

Neonatology

Pediatrics

Stomatology

Podiatry

Urology

Hepatology

Microbiology

Proctology

Rheumatology

Otolaryngology

Pulmonology

Venereology

Gynaecology

Perinatology

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

93%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

RD$10,000

Hospital Room
per day

RD$2,500

Budget Hotel
per night

Show US comparison

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.

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