This is geared towards the Marlboro brand which is what I smoke. If you smoke non-menthol you may wish to switch for your trip. I didn't try any menthol flavors. Marlboro packs come in two sizes, 10 pack and normal 20 packs, all prices are for the normal 20 size.
April '04 (Exchange rate 43-1)
Cost in the duty free shop was about $17US per carton.
Prices I found in the DR:
National Superchain Grocery Store: Carton = 360RD/$8.37US
Super Super in Sosua: Carton = 299RD/$6.95US
Bars in Sosua (High Caribe, Pluto's): Pack = 50RD/$1.16US
Small shops along the road: Pack = 34RD/$.79US
Personally I prefer the DR Marlboro over the US Marlboro flavor. Also I was told (not confirmed) that the same family who owns the Presidente company also owns the naming rights to Marlboro cigarettes.
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