Top expat cities

Dominican Republic

Punta Cana

#2 Top 5 cities

Punta Cana is strong for people who want resort-style coast, airport access, and tourism infrastructure, but with less authenticity and higher prices in prime zones.

Country overview

Population

100 023

Year-round temperatures

Day: 28°C až 31°C

Night: 22°C až 25°C

Climate

Sunny tropical coastal climate with warmth throughout the year.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

6/10

Punta Cana benefits from concentrated tourist policing and resort security, but robbery, assault, unsafe transport, and risks outside managed areas remain relevant.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

Punta Cana has high hurricane-wind, storm-surge, coastal-flood, extreme-rain, and earthquake exposure despite stronger resort preparedness.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Seasonal expats
  • Retirees
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇨🇦Canadians
  • 🇪🇸Spanish
  • 🇮🇹Italians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Tourist infrastructure
  • +Airport access
  • +International environment

Cons

  • −Higher prices
  • −Less authentic atmosphere
  • −Tourism seasonality