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Dominican Republic
🇩🇴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 | Panama | Dominican Republic | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 3 | 3 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,485 | $1,493 | Panama (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Bocas del Toro ($1,399) | Las Terrenas ($1,433) | — |
| Best rated city | Boquete (QoL 78) | Las Terrenas (QoL 72) | — |
| Best value city | Bocas del Toro | Las Terrenas | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Panama | Dominican Republic | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 58.7 | 64 | Dominican Republic |
| Safety | 62 | 52 | Panama |
| Quality of life | 75.3 | 70 | Panama |
| Internet | 77.3 | 72 | Panama |
| Healthcare | 74 | 64 | Panama |
| Climate | 80 | 89.3 | Dominican Republic |