Dominican Republic Exchange Rate Calculator

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Dominican Peso (DOP) Converter
USD to DOP (US Dollars to Pesos) EUR to DOP (Euros to Pesos) CAD to DOP (Canadian Dollars to Pesos) DOP to USD (Pesos to US Dollars) DOP to EUR (Pesos to Euros) DOP to CAD (Pesos to Canadian Dollars)
Current average approximation: 1 USD ≈ 59.50 DOP
Conversion Result
RD$ 0.00
Based on rate of 59.50

Understanding the Dominican Republic Exchange Rate

Traveling to Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, or doing business in the Dominican Republic requires a clear understanding of the local currency, the Dominican Peso (DOP). This Dominican Republic Exchange Rate Calculator helps you accurately convert your home currency (USD, EUR, CAD) into local Pesos, or vice versa, ensuring you know exactly how much you are spending or sending.

How This Calculator Works

The exchange rate varies daily based on market conditions, bank policies, and exchange house (Casa de Cambio) rates. This tool allows you to input the specific rate offered to you—whether by a bank or a street vendor—to see the final conversion.

The formula changes depending on the direction of your transaction:

  • Buying Pesos (Foreign Currency → DOP): Multiply your amount by the exchange rate.
    Example: $100 USD × 59.50 Rate = RD$ 5,950.
  • Buying Foreign Currency (DOP → Foreign Currency): Divide your Peso amount by the selling rate.
    Example: RD$ 6,000 ÷ 60.00 Rate = $100 USD.

Typical Exchange Rate Margins

When exchanging money in the Dominican Republic, you will encounter two rates: the Buy Rate (Compra) and the Sell Rate (Venta).

  • Compra: The rate the bank pays you for your dollars/euros. This is usually lower than the spot market rate.
  • Venta: The rate the bank charges you to buy dollars/euros. This is higher than the Compra rate.

Pro Tip: Airport exchange booths often offer significantly worse rates than local banks (Banco Popular, Banreservas, BHD) or established "Casas de Cambio" in city centers.

Using US Dollars in the Dominican Republic

While the US Dollar is widely accepted in tourist areas like Punta Cana and La Romana, paying in dollars often results in a poor exchange rate ("Tourist Rate"). Merchants may round up prices or calculate the exchange at 50:1 when the bank rate is near 60:1. It is almost always more cost-effective to withdraw Pesos from an ATM or exchange cash at a bank and pay in the local currency.

Common Currency Denominations

The Dominican Peso uses the symbol RD$. Common banknotes include:

  • RD$ 2,000: The largest bill (use sparingly for small purchases).
  • RD$ 1,000 & RD$ 500: The most useful notes for dining and shopping.
  • RD$ 200, RD$ 100, RD$ 50: Essential for tipping and small transport fares.
function updateLabels() { var direction = document.getElementById('conversionDirection').value; var amountLabel = document.getElementById('amountLabel'); var rateInput = document.getElementById('exchangeRateInput'); var rateHelper = document.getElementById('rateHelper'); // Default rates for demonstration (approximate market averages) var rates = { usd: 59.50, eur: 64.20, cad: 43.80 }; if (direction === 'USD_TO_DOP') { amountLabel.innerText = "Amount in USD ($)"; rateInput.value = rates.usd; rateHelper.innerText = "Current average: 1 USD ≈ " + rates.usd + " DOP"; } else if (direction === 'EUR_TO_DOP') { amountLabel.innerText = "Amount in EUR (€)"; rateInput.value = rates.eur; rateHelper.innerText = "Current average: 1 EUR ≈ " + rates.eur + " DOP"; } else if (direction === 'CAD_TO_DOP') { amountLabel.innerText = "Amount in CAD (C$)"; rateInput.value = rates.cad; rateHelper.innerText = "Current average: 1 CAD ≈ " + rates.cad + " DOP"; } else if (direction === 'DOP_TO_USD') { amountLabel.innerText = "Amount in DOP (RD$)"; rateInput.value = (rates.usd + 1.5).toFixed(2); // Venta rate is usually higher rateHelper.innerText = "Bank selling rate approx: " + rateInput.value + " DOP = 1 USD"; } else if (direction === 'DOP_TO_EUR') { amountLabel.innerText = "Amount in DOP (RD$)"; rateInput.value = (rates.eur + 2.0).toFixed(2); rateHelper.innerText = "Bank selling rate approx: " + rateInput.value + " DOP = 1 EUR"; } else if (direction === 'DOP_TO_CAD') { amountLabel.innerText = "Amount in DOP (RD$)"; rateInput.value = (rates.cad + 1.5).toFixed(2); rateHelper.innerText = "Bank selling rate approx: " + rateInput.value + " DOP = 1 CAD"; } } function calculateConversion() { var amount = parseFloat(document.getElementById('amountInput').value); var rate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('exchangeRateInput').value); var direction = document.getElementById('conversionDirection').value; var resultBox = document.getElementById('resultBox'); var finalResult = document.getElementById('finalResult'); var calculationDetail = document.getElementById('calculationDetail'); // Validation if (isNaN(amount) || amount <= 0) { alert("Please enter a valid amount greater than 0."); return; } if (isNaN(rate) || rate <= 0) { alert("Please enter a valid exchange rate."); return; } var result = 0; var currencySymbol = ""; var detailText = ""; // Logic // The rate is always entered as "How many Pesos = 1 Unit of Foreign Currency" // e.g. 59.50 means 1 USD = 59.50 DOP if (direction === 'USD_TO_DOP' || direction === 'EUR_TO_DOP' || direction === 'CAD_TO_DOP') { // Foreign to DOP: Multiplication result = amount * rate; currencySymbol = "RD$"; detailText = amount.toLocaleString() + " × " + rate + " = " + result.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}) + " DOP"; } else { // DOP to Foreign: Division result = amount / rate; if (direction === 'DOP_TO_USD') currencySymbol = "$"; if (direction === 'DOP_TO_EUR') currencySymbol = "€"; if (direction === 'DOP_TO_CAD') currencySymbol = "C$"; detailText = amount.toLocaleString() + " DOP &div; " + rate + " = " + result.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}) + " " + currencySymbol; } // Display resultBox.style.display = "block"; finalResult.innerHTML = currencySymbol + " " + result.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); calculationDetail.innerHTML = detailText; }

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