KingstonvsSanto Domingo
💰
Santo Domingo saves you $400/month
22% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
Santo Domingo has 3x faster internet
100 Mbps avg download speed
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Kingston
Santo Domingo
Total Budget
$1,800/mo
$1,400/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$650/mo
$500/mo ✓
Coworking
$200/mo
$150/mo ✓
Meal Out
$5
$5
Coffee
$3.5
$2.5 ✓
Santo Domingo is $400/mo cheaper (29% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🌍 Kingston
📶 Internet35 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-5
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌍 Santo Domingo
📶 Internet100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-5
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Kingston
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days229/year
Best months: January, February
Santo Domingo
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days215/year
Best months: January, February, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
24°24°
Apr
25°25°
Jul
27°27°
Oct
26°27°
KingstonSanto Domingo
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🌍Kingston
🌍Santo Domingo
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,800
$1,400
Winner📶
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
100 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
2.8/5
2.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.6/10
3.5/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
8/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
5/10
👥
Community
small
medium
Winner0
Kingston wins
vs
3
Santo Domingo wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Santo Domingo
$400/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Santo Domingo
100 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Santo Domingo
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🌍Kingston
Pros
- +Birthplace of reggae music and rich cultural heritage
- +English-speaking country with friendly locals
- +Famous Blue Mountain coffee experiences
- +Vibrant nightlife and live music scene
Cons
- −Safety concerns in certain downtown areas
- −Limited coworking space options compared to major cities
- −Internet reliability can be inconsistent
- −High crime rates in specific neighborhoods
🌍Santo Domingo
Pros
- +Oldest European city in Americas with UNESCO sites
- +Affordable cost of living for Caribbean
- +Vibrant nightlife with authentic bachata and merengue
- +Fast fiber internet in modern areas
Cons
- −Safety concerns - avoid certain areas at night
- −Chaotic traffic and poor road conditions
- −Low English proficiency outside tourist areas
- −Hot and humid year-round
