Which place is cheaper, Santo Domingo or Dublin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Dublin or Santo Domingo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dublin or Santo Domingo, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Dublin or Santo Domingo?
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, is a vibrant city that seamlessly blends history, culture, and modernity. Known for being the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas, Santo Domingo offers a wealth of experiences that cater to every type of traveler.
Traveling to Santo Domingo on a budget is entirely achievable with some strategic planning. Accommodations range from luxury hotels to budget-friendly hostels and guesthouses. The Zona Colonial, the historic district, offers several affordable lodging options that provide easy access to major attractions. Hostels offer comfortable accommodations and a chance to meet fellow travelers, too. Eating on a budget is also feasible in Santo Domingo. Local eateries, known as "comedores," serve traditional Dominican dishes at reasonable prices.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Ireland, The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland, The Best Adventure Tours to Dominican Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Dominican Republic.
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Dublin Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDublin €179Santo Domingo €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Dublin is €179, while the average daily cost in Santo Domingo is €89. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Dublin and Santo Domingo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDublin €68Santo Domingo €36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDublin €136Santo Domingo €72
Compare Hotels in Dublin and Santo Domingo
Looking for a hotel in Dublin or Santo Domingo? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Dublin Hotel Prices and Santo Domingo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dublin €19Santo Domingo €4.12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
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Rental Car for a Day€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- One-Way Bus Transfer from/to Dublin Airport: $12
- Dublin DUB Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $36
- Airport Transfer and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $45
- From Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer: $54
- Private Dublin Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $65
- Private Dublin Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport: $65
- Dublin Airport Transfers, City Transfers and Disposal Services: $80
- 1 to 8 People Private Transfer from Dublin Airport to City Centre: $86
- Dublin Airport Transfer Electric Luxury Sedan: $86
- Private 6 Seaters Dublin Airport Transfer to City Centre: $92
- Driven by Excellence , Defined by Prestige Wheels Transfers: $93
- Private Sedan (4 seats) Transfer from Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center: $100
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santo Domingo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santo Domingo:
- Cibao International Airport (STI) to Santo Domingo - Arrival Private Transfer: $92
- Dominican Republic: Premium Private Transfer to Airports (SDQ PUJ STI LRM): $63
- Full-day Santo Domingo Tour with Roundtrip Transfer from Airport to Hotel: $100
- La Romana Airport (LRM) to Santo Domingo hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $61
- Las Américas Airport Private Transfer to Punta Cana: $107
- Private Arrival Transfer: Santo Domingo International Airport to Hotels (1 - 4): $184
- Private Arrival Transfer: Santo Domingo International Airport to Hotels (5 - 7): $184
- Private Arrival Transfer: Santo Domingo International Airport to Hotels (8 - 11): $244
- Private Quad Tour to El Limón Waterfall with Transfer: $70
- Private Santo Domingo Transfer: $45
- Private Transfer SDQ Airport → Santo Domingo | Safe & On-Time: $45
- Private Transfer Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ) to Puerto Plata Port: $180
Is it cheaper to fly into Dublin or Santo Domingo?
Prices for flights to both Santo Domingo and Dublin change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayDublin €85Santo Domingo €48
Typical Food Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub€3.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $32
- Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $68
- Dublin Holiday Food Tour: Donuts, Sweet Treats, and Festive Fun: $70
- Dublin Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Churros, History, & More: $70
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $71
- Celtic Nights with Irish Dinner, Music & Dance Show: $82
- Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s: $87
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $93
- Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket: $97
- Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & Drinks: $103
- Dublin Food Tour: Local Tastings & Irish Food Stories: $103
- Delicious Dublin Coolest Neighborhood Food Tour: $109
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santo Domingo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santo Domingo.
- Cooking Class in Santo Domingo:6 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $42
- Food Tour & Paradise Beach Day with Drinks: $140
- Santo Domingo Hands On Afro Taino Cooking Class and Dinner: $213
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dublin €25Santo Domingo €13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour€26
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Guinness Brewery for Two€27
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St Pauls Cathedral€4.50
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Dublin Writer's Museum€6.30
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Discover Dublin A Private Tour: $1.12
- Self-Guided Tours In Dublin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.42
- Dublin Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.58
- Historic Landmarks Walking Tour: $4.65
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Dublin with Audio Guide: $5.72
- Dublin Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Dublin Old Town: Famous Pubs Exploration Game and Tour: $6.17
- Dublin Walking Tour 3h45 and 20 audio reviews: $6.75
- Podcast Tour Dublin The 1916 Easter Rebellion: $6.85
- Interactive Guided Tour of Printing History: $6.87
- Ardgillan Castle Entry Ticket: $6.98
- Dublin Ghost Hunt Exploration Game and Tour: $7.20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Santo Domingo
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Santo Domingo are as follows:
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Snorkeling Tour€37
Tours and Activities in Santo Domingo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santo Domingo are as follows:
- The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience: $5.00
- Tour a las Mejores Playas del Caribe: $5.00
- Tainos 4D Experience in Santo Domingo's Colonial City: $6.00
- Taínos 4D Experience Discover the Legacy of the Caribbean: $6.00
- Colonial Zone Walking Tour with Coffee: $20
- Colonial Zone Tour with tasting: $20
- Ron Barcelo Anejo Experience Factory Tour: $20
- Colonial Zone Walking Tour with Tastings: $20
- Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops: $21
- Santo Domingo Tuk Tuk Experience: $25
- Colonial Experience Tour: $30
- Zona Colonial Hictorical Tour with a local artist: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDublin €17Santo Domingo €6.78
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Awesome Bar Crawl in Dublin Ireland: $15
- Generation Pub Crawl: $16
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $23
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $26
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Drinks on Foot: Dublin Pub Tour: $31
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Guided tour and Tasting in French: $35
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Tour and Tasting 45 mins: $35
- Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings: $36
- Jameson Distillery Secret Whiskey Tasting Experience: $47
- Pub Crawl Walking Tour Through the Heart of Irelands Capital: $47
- Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local: $48
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dublin and Santo Domingo, we can see that Dublin is more expensive. And not only is Santo Domingo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dublin is in Europe and Santo Domingo is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Santo Domingo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santo Domingo and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Dublin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dublin than you might in Santo Domingo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dublin Expensive? and Is Santo Domingo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dublin or Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Dublin. When comparing the sizes of Dublin and Santo Domingo, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.