One of the most popular retirement spots in the Caribbean part of the world is the Dominican Republic. This relatively small nation seems pretty secluded from the rest of the world but it’s, in fact, the 8th biggest economy in all of Latin America.
That makes it a quite sought-after destination not only by retirees but also expats who want to relocate for work and enjoy the impressive tropical scenery the Dominican Republic possesses.
This Caribbean jewel is speckled with some of the most beautiful beaches and palm trees are literally all around you. Its low cost of living and the amazing food are just some of the other attractions this country is famous for.
Now, suppose you’re really interested in moving there. In that case, you can browse the tables below and check out the shipping costs for transporting all of your valuables using intermodal containers (20-feet or 40-feet ones).
We’re including the lowest Dominican Republic container shipping rates for moving to the country but also for moving out as well.
Shipping Container Costs to the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo)
Shipping Container Costs from the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo)
| Destination Country (Port/City) | 20FT | 40FT |
|---|---|---|
| Andorra (Andorra la Vella) | $7,599 | $13,579 |
| Antigua and Barbuda (St John's) | $9,396 | $12,200 |
| Argentina (Buenos Aires) | $1,010 | $1,613 |
| Aruba (Oranjestad) | $1,969 | $3,024 |
| Australia (Sydney) | $1,379 | $1,792 |
| Austria (Vienna) | N/A | $12,750 |
| Barbados (Bridgetown) | $1,221 | $1,885 |
| Belgium (Antwerp) | $484 | $357 |
| Belize (Belize City) | $440 | $662 |
| Brazil (Santos) | $554 | $999 |
| British Virgin Islands (Road Town) | $1,023 | $1,271 |
| Canada (Vancouver) | $947 | $1,504 |
| Chile (San Antonio) | $770 | $1,223 |
| China (Beijing) | $13,516 | $13,361 |
| China (Shanghai) | $724 | $987 |
| Colombia (Barranquilla) | $1,925 | $2,363 |
| Costa Rica (Limon) | $407 | $609 |
| Croatia (Rijeka) | $1,320 | $1,596 |
| Curaçao (Willemstad) | $1,969 | $3,024 |
| Estonia (Tallinn) | $1,155 | $1,255 |
| Finland (Helsinki) | $1,155 | $1,255 |
| Germany (Hamburg) | $601 | $633 |
| Gibraltar (Gibraltar) | $1,071 | $1,439 |
| Guatemala (Guatemala City) | $1,001 | $1,376 |
| Guernsey (St Peter Port) | $407 | $363 |
| Haiti (Port-au-Prince) | $1,166 | $1,922 |
| Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | $950 | $1,111 |
| India (Mumbai) | $1,793 | $2,352 |
| Indonesia (Jakarta) | $1,202 | $1,353 |
| Italy (Trieste) | $1,320 | $1,596 |
| Japan (Tokyo) | $1,202 | $1,353 |
| Jersey (St Helier) | $407 | $363 |
| Latvia (Riga) | $1,315 | $1,512 |
| Lithuania (Klaipeda) | $1,315 | $1,512 |
| Luxembourg (Luxembourg) | $484 | $405 |
| Mexico (Manzanillo) | $1,122 | $1,575 |
| Monaco (Monaco) | $836 | $914 |
| Netherlands (Rotterdam) | $693 | $405 |
| Pakistan (Karachi) | $1,760 | $2,457 |
| Panama (Colon) | $1,012 | $1,302 |
| Portugal (Lisbon) | $1,122 | $1,176 |
| Russia (Saint Petersburg) | $603 | $905 |
| Saudi Arabia (Jeddah) | $1,172 | $3,380 |
| Singapore (Singapore) | $693 | $935 |
| Slovenia (Koper) | $1,320 | $1,596 |
| South Africa (Durban) | $1,268 | $2,844 |
| South Korea (Busan) | $214 | $241 |
| Spain (Valencia) | $748 | $880 |
| Taiwan (Kaohsiung) | $950 | $749 |
| Thailand (Laem Chabang) | $1,202 | $1,353 |
| Trinidad and Tobago (Port of Spain) | $616 | $1,360 |
| Turkey (Istanbul) | $1,331 | $1,554 |
| UAE (Jebel Ali) | $1,379 | $1,792 |
| UK (London) | $950 | $987 |
| Uruguay (Montevideo) | $1,010 | $1,613 |
| US (Los Angeles) | $8,080 | $8,400 |
| US (New York) | $2,050 | $2,550 |
| US Virgin Islands (St Croix) | $1,023 | $1,271 |
| Venezuela (Puerto Cabello) | $1,172 | $2,436 |
Notes about data:
- All $ figures in United States Dollars (USD);
- Rates accurate as of mid 2023;
- The maps in this article were created using https://www.mapchart.net. You are free to share the maps so long as you provide an attribution link back to MoverDB;
- The rates above are estimates only and may have changed since the time this article was updated (October, 2023). They are based on the lowest estimated rate from either https://www.icontainers.com or https://www.freightos.com;
- To get a more accurate idea of the cost for you, please use the quote form at the top of this page;
- Please also see our guide to international container shipping.
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Mauro Ghisolfi says
I should send a 2nd container from Santo Domingo to any Italian port, preferably in Liguria. I would like to know the price. Greetings (original comment written in Italian)
MoverDB says
Please use the quote form at the top of the page for all pricing questions.