Punta Cana

🇩🇴Dominican Republic•Caribbean

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living39

Safety69

Healthcare58

Career Opportunities47

Climate58

Transport55

Air Quality66.5

Family Friendliness59.33

Education44

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Punta Cana a good place to live?

Punta Cana scores 56/100 overall. It is relatively expensive (cost score: 39/100), moderately safe (safety: 69/100), and has decent healthcare (healthcare: 58/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Punta Cana?

Punta Cana has a cost of living score of 39/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Punta Cana?

Punta Cana has a transport score of 55/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Punta Cana?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Punta Cana are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Punta Cana safe for expats?

Punta Cana has a safety score of 69/100. The city moderately safe and has an air quality score of 66.5/100.

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