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Dominican Republic
Costa Rica
🇨🇷Median living costs and average scores across each country's covered cities (1-bedroom apartment, USD).
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Country at a Glance
| Metric | Dominican Republic | Costa Rica | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 3 | 3 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,493 | $1,752 | Dominican Republic (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Las Terrenas ($1,433) | Puerto Viejo ($1,595) | — |
| Best rated city | Las Terrenas (QoL 72) | Puerto Viejo (QoL 76) | — |
| Best value city | Las Terrenas | Puerto Viejo | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Dominican Republic | Costa Rica | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 64 | 56 | Dominican Republic |
| Safety | 52 | 63.3 | Costa Rica |
| Quality of life | 70 | 76 | Costa Rica |
| Internet | 72 | 76.7 | Costa Rica |
| Healthcare | 64 | 74 | Costa Rica |
| Climate | 89.3 | 90 | Costa Rica |