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Punta Cana vs Sosúa

Punta Cana and Sosúa, figure by figure. Each value links to the page it was taken from.

Population
Punta Cana
138,919 persons
citypopulation.deAs of Census 2022-11-10 (final)High confidence
Sosúa
56,982 persons
citypopulation.deAs of Census 2022-11-10 (final)High confidence
Difference (Sosúa − Punta Cana): −81,937 persons (−59%)
Cost of livingDifferent sources or units: shown side by side, not compared
Punta Cana
Numbeo (16 contributors, item-price basket; "some data estimated")
NumbeoAs of Jun 2026 (last update 19 Jun 2026)Medium confidence
Sosúa
Numbeo (5 contributors, item-price basket; "some data estimated")
NumbeoAs of Jun 2026 (last update 4 Jun 2026)Low confidence

Limited data: low-confidence source

Rent, 1-bedroom (city centre)
Punta Cana
56,821 DOP per month
NumbeoAs of Jun 2026 (last update 19 Jun 2026)Medium confidence
Sosúa
51,941 DOP per month
NumbeoAs of Jun 2026 (last update 4 Jun 2026)Low confidence

Limited data: low-confidence source

Difference (Sosúa − Punta Cana): −4,880 DOP per month (−8.59%)
Rent, 3-bedroom (city centre)
Punta Cana
159,702 DOP per month
NumbeoAs of Jun 2026 (last update 19 Jun 2026)Medium confidence
Sosúa
103,883 DOP per month
NumbeoAs of Jun 2026 (last update 4 Jun 2026)Low confidence

Limited data: low-confidence source

Difference (Sosúa − Punta Cana): −55,819 DOP per month (−35%)
Land price per m²
Punta Cana
139 USD per m²
RE/MAX Metropolitana land price guideAs of 24 Jul 2026Medium confidence
Sosúa
88 USD per m²
RE/MAX Metropolitana land price guideAs of 24 Jul 2026Medium confidence
Difference (Sosúa − Punta Cana): −51 USD per m² (−36.7%)
Condo price per m²Different sources or units: shown side by side, not compared
Punta Cana
1,875 USD per m²
CLIC Inmobiliaria apartments Punta CanaAs of Jul 2026Low confidence

Limited data: low-confidence source

Sosúa
142,000 DOP per m²
TheLatinvestor Condo Prices Update in Puerto PlataAs of Sep 2026 (updated 21 Sep 2026)Low confidence

Limited data: low-confidence source

Airbnb nightly rate (ADR)
Punta Cana
119 USD per night
Airbtics Punta Cana - CaribersAs of Feb 2025 - Jan 2026 (updated 2026-03-12)High confidence
Sosúa
146 USD per night
AirbticsAs of Feb 2025 - Jan 2026 (updated 2026-03-12)High confidence
Difference (Sosúa − Punta Cana): +27 USD per night (+22.7%)
Airbnb occupancy
Punta Cana
48 %
Airbtics Punta Cana - CaribersAs of Feb 2025 - Jan 2026 (updated 2026-03-12)High confidence
Sosúa
45 %
AirbticsAs of Feb 2025 - Jan 2026 (updated 2026-03-12)High confidence
Difference (Sosúa − Punta Cana): −3 % (−6.25%)
Climate (monthly temperature and rain)Different sources or units: shown side by side, not compared
Punta Cana
Weatherspark, monthly temp + rain (station: Punta Cana Intl MDPC 2.9 mi, 99%)
WeathersparkAs of 1980-2016 averagesHigh confidence
Sosúa
weather-and-climate.com Sosúa, 12-month temp + rainfall (data from Puerto Plata station 15 km; Copernicus C3S)
weather-and-climate.com SosúaAs of 1991-2020 averagesHigh confidence
Nearest international airport and drive time
Punta Cana
9 minutes by car

PUJ (Punta Cana Intl)

Rome2rioAs of undated (live routing)High confidence
Sosúa
9 minutes by car

POP (Gregorio Luperón Intl)

Rome2rioAs of undated (live routing)High confidence
Difference (Sosúa − Punta Cana): 0 minutes by car (0%)
Hospitals and clinicsDifferent sources or units: shown side by side, not compared
Punta Cana
  • Centro Médico Punta Cana
  • Hospiten Bávaro
  • Hospiturs International Clinic del Este
  • Hospital General de Verón Punta Cana

GOV.UK FCDO "List of medical facilities and practitioners in Dominican Republic" (Centro Médico Punta Cana, Hospiten Bávaro, Hospiturs International Clinic del Este, Hospital General de Verón Punta Cana); also hospiten.com/en/hospitals (Hospiten Bávaro)

GOV.UK FCDO List of medical facilities and practitioners in Dominican RepublicAs of 27 Jan 2026High confidence
Sosúa
  • Centro Médico Dr. Quiroz
  • Centro Médico Cabarete

gopuertoplata.com hospital directory (Centro Médico Dr. Quiroz, C. Charles Kingsley, Sosúa 57000; Centro Médico Cabarete, Sosúa 57000)

gopuertoplata.com hospital directoryAs of undatedMedium confidence
Intentional homicides, Jan–Jun 2026
Punta Cana
14 homicides, Jan–Jun 2026
CADSECI/MIP Boletín Estadístico de Seguridad Ciudadana enero-junio 2026As of Jan–Jun 2026 (published 21 Sep 2026)High confidence
Sosúa
9 homicides, Jan–Jun 2026
CADSECI/MIP Boletín Estadístico de Seguridad Ciudadana enero-junio 2026As of Jan–Jun 2026 (published 21 Sep 2026)High confidence
Difference (Sosúa − Punta Cana): −5 homicides, Jan–Jun 2026 (−35.7%)
Food sceneDifferent sources or units: shown side by side, not compared
Punta Cana
godominicanrepublic.com (MITUR) "Punta Cana Dining" (Huracán Café, Jellyfish, Soles in Bávaro; Captain Cook, Onno's in El Cortecito; La Yola, Playa Blanca; La Palapa, Passion by Berasategui)
godominicanrepublic.comAs of undatedHigh confidence
Sosúa
godominicanrepublic.com (MITUR) Sosúa destination page ("international restaurants and beachfront bars"; "lively dining scene and nightlife influenced by its multicultural heritage")
godominicanrepublic.comAs of undatedMedium confidence
Music scene and festivalsDifferent sources or units: shown side by side, not compared
Punta Cana
Wikipedia "Punta Cana" ("Punta Cana and Bávaro region features a nightlife scene that has established itself as a world-class tourist attraction"; Coco Bongo)
Wikipedia Punta CanaAs of undatedLow confidence

Limited data: low-confidence source

Sosúa
Wikipedia "Sosúa" (Los Charamicos "known for its nightlife, dancing, and bar scene")
Wikipedia SosúaAs of 15 Sep 2026 (last edit)Low confidence

Limited data: low-confidence source

Culture, heritage and festivalsDifferent sources or units: shown side by side, not compared
Punta Cana
godominicanrepublic.com (MITUR) Punta Cana destination page (Chocomuseo listed under must-see spots; cultural excursion to Altos de Chavón)
godominicanrepublic.comAs of undatedLow confidence

Limited data: low-confidence source

Sosúa
Wikipedia "Sosúa" (Jewish Museum and synagogue maintained by descendants of 1940 refugees; RD$50M government renovation; new museum building announced)
Wikipedia SosúaAs of 15 Sep 2026 (last edit)High confidence
Foreign-origin population (proxy for expat community)
Punta Cana
52,762 persons
ENI-2017 Cuadro 2.6As of 2017 (ENI-2017)Low confidence

Limited data: low-confidence source

Sosúa
40,691 persons
ENI-2017 Cuadro 2.6As of 2017 (ENI-2017)Low confidence

Limited data: low-confidence source

Difference (Sosúa − Punta Cana): −12,071 persons (−22.9%)
BeachesDifferent sources or units: shown side by side, not compared
Punta Cana
  • Playa Bávaro
  • Playa Macao
  • Playa Juanillo
  • Playa Cabeza de Toro
  • Playa Bibijagua
  • Los Corales

godominicanrepublic.com (MITUR) Punta Cana destination page (Playa Bávaro, Playa Macao, Playa Juanillo, Playa Cabeza de Toro, Playa Bibijagua, Los Corales)

godominicanrepublic.comAs of undatedHigh confidence
Sosúa
  • Sosúa Beach
  • Playa Alicia

godominicanrepublic.com (MITUR) Sosúa destination page (Sosúa Beach "clear waters and golden sand"; Playa Alicia)

godominicanrepublic.comAs of undatedHigh confidence

Country-wide figures

These come from national sources with no town-level breakdown, so they are the same for every town.