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Dominican Republic

Punta Cana

Beach-resort town with an emerging remote-work crossover scene

In Punta Cana, a mid-range month runs about $2,281 (DOP 134,380) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 60% of cities

Internet2.2/10

Slower internet than about 80% of cities

Visas6/10

Easier visas than about 55% of cities

Coworking5.2/10

Weaker coworking than about 55% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness8.8/10

Better wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There1.4/10

Among the 5% hardest cities to reach

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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