Puerto Plata is notably cheaper than Punta Cana or Cap Cana. Reference budget: €75/day/person at a 3-4 star Playa Dorada all-inclusive resort, excluding flight and extras.
Playa Dorada accommodation: 3-star (Lifestyle Holidays, BlueBay Villas Doradas) €70-110/person/night; 4-star (Iberostar Costa Dorada, Be Live Collection Marien, Senator Puerto Plata) €90-150/person/night; 5-star (Casa Colonial Beach & Spa, upper boutique) €200-350/person/night. 1-week European packages €600-900 in low season, €1,200-1,800 in high season.
Outside hotel zone, boutique hotels in historic centre €60-120/night, B&Bs and guesthouses €30-60/night.
Meals: popular Dominican restaurants €8-15/person, gourmet €25-40. Dominican coffee €0.50-1, Brugal rum €3-5 the glass. Excursions: cable car €10, Damajagua waterfalls €30, Monte Cristi €60-90, Santiago €50-70. Transport: taxis €5-15 depending on distance, motoconcho €1-3, car hire €35-55/day.
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