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Dominican Republic

Dating Score: 60.5/100

#1 App

Tinder

Safety

3.3/10

Avg Date

$84

English

Moderate proficiency

Compiled by Vicky from DateAtlas · dataset 2026-07

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Dating in Dominican Republic: key facts

Dataset v2026.07

As of July 2026, Dominican Republic has a DateAtlas dating score of 60.5/100. Tinder ranks first among tracked apps, the modeled average date costs $84, and English proficiency is moderate proficiency.

Dating score
60.5/100
Leading app
Tinder
Safety index
3.3/10
Modeled date cost
$84

Cite as: DateAtlas, “Dating in Dominican Republic: key facts,” dataset v2026.07, https://dateatlas.app/dating/dominican-republic/. Values are comparative estimates derived from third-party sources. See the methodology and source notes.

Dating Apps

(9 tracked)

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#1Tinder app logo — trademark of its owner

Tinder

3.8/5 Google Play -- 100M+ downloads

$6.99/mo

Usage

8/10

Safety

6/10
VerifiedVideoLGBTQ+
  • Most used dating app
  • Tourist and local mix
  • Watch for romance scams
#2Badoo app logo — trademark of its owner

Badoo

4/5 Google Play -- 100M+ downloads

$5.99/mo

Usage

8/10

Safety

5/10
VerifiedVideo
  • Very popular in Caribbean
  • Free features drive adoption
  • Mixed user intentions
#3Chispa app logo — trademark of its owner

Chispa

4.2/5 Google Play -- 1M+ downloads

$14.99/mo

Usage

7/10

Safety

7/10
VerifiedLGBTQ+
  • Latin-focused Match Group app popular in DR
  • Spanish-first UX
  • Strong diaspora connections to US
#4DominicanCupid app logo — trademark of its owner

DominicanCupid

$12.99/mo

Usage

6/10

Safety

5/10
  • Niche for Dominican dating
  • Many international men seeking locals
  • Paid features essential
#5Hinge app logo — trademark of its owner

Hinge

3.4/5 Google Play -- 10M+ downloads

$19.99/mo

Usage

6/10

Safety

8/10
VerifiedLGBTQ+
  • Growing in Santo Domingo young professionals
  • English-speaking expats and returnees
  • Prompt-based profiles

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Usage and safety scores shown here are DateAtlas’s own editorial estimates based on the criteria in our methodology — relative to the apps we track, not a guarantee of safety and not an official app-store rating. Google Play ratings, where shown, are the third-party store figures attributed to Google Play. App names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners, used for identification and review only; DateAtlas is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any app listed.

Safety & LGBTQ+

Safety Index

3.3/10

Source: Numbeo (raw: 33.1), 1 cities surveyed

LGBTQ+ Score

3.4/10

Legal policy index: 1.07/10 (2019) -- Source: owidl-velasco-2020

Gender Balance

Balanced

50% men
50% women

102 men per 100 women (CIA World Factbook 2024)

Safety and LGBTQ+ scores are DateAtlas’s own editorial estimates based on the criteria in our methodology — not a guarantee of safety and not an official rating. Safety and legal conditions vary by individual and change over time; this is general information, not professional or legal advice. Verify local laws and conditions before you travel or meet anyone.

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Cost of Dating

Dating in Dominican Republic costs 35% less than the US average.

Average Date Cost$84USD
Meal for Two$50.31
Domestic Beer$2.48
Taxi (start + 5 km)$14.45
Cappuccino$2.52
Cost of Living Index34.3/ 100

Culture & Language

English ProficiencyModerate proficiencyEPI: 503
LanguagesSpanish
Openness to Foreigners7/10
Dating StyleMachismo
Gender RolesTraditional
Online DatingWidely accepted
Romance Scam RiskReported above averageour estimate

Openness Breakdown

english

5/10

receptivity

9/10

integration

6/10

stigma

7/10

gender Equality

5/10

Trending

Tinder is popular among tourists and locals in Santo Domingo. Badoo has strong local presence.

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