Cost of living in Aizawl, India vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Aizawl (India) is 17% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 (RD$ 119) | RD$ 500 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨300 (RD$ 238) | RD$ 400 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨225 (RD$ 178) | RD$ 75 | + 138% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨99 (RD$ 78) | RD$ 65 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨79 (RD$ 63) | RD$ 70 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (RD$ 24) | RD$ 60 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨300 (RD$ 238) | RD$ 243 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨162 (RD$ 128) | RD$ 80 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨80 (RD$ 63) | RD$ 50 | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (RD$ 79) | RD$ 120 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨850 (RD$ 674) | RD$ 800 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨80 (RD$ 63) | RD$ 65 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨100 (RD$ 79) | RD$ 40 | + 98% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Aizawl (India) is about the same as in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,330 (RD$ 16,118) | RD$ 22,000 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨7,000 (RD$ 5,550) | RD$ 16,000 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,041 (RD$ 3,997) | RD$ 3,500 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,000 (RD$ 19,821) | RD$ 18,000 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,000 (RD$ 7,928) | RD$ 11,000 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,000 (RD$ 6,343) | RD$ 2,500 | + 154% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 (RD$ 793) | RD$ 1,450 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨100,000 (RD$ 79,283) | RD$ 28,000 | + 183% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨25,000 (RD$ 19,821) | RD$ 8,000 | + 148% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨300 (RD$ 238) | RD$ 390 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Aizawl (India) is 48% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,500 (RD$ 1,982) | RD$ 2,500 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,000 (RD$ 3,171) | RD$ 1,500 | + 111% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (RD$ 3,171) | RD$ 3,000 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (RD$ 2,378) | RD$ 4,500 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Aizawl (India) is 54% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨570,000 (RD$ 451,913) | RD$ 700,000 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨66 (RD$ 52) | RD$ 58 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 (RD$ 396) | RD$ 2,300 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Aizawl (India) is 13% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨80 (RD$ 63) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RD$ 1,500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨50 (RD$ 40) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨100 (RD$ 79) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨100 (RD$ 79) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨300 (RD$ 238) | RD$ 120 | + 98% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (RD$ 79) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | RD$ 350 | - | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Aizawl (India) is 15% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (RD$ 793) | RD$ 1,200 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (RD$ 317) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,000 (RD$ 1,586) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨5,000 (RD$ 3,964) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨800 (RD$ 634) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 (RD$ 63) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (RD$ 79) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨30,000 (RD$ 23,785) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (RD$ 1.19) | RD$ 9 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,147 (RD$ 909) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (RD$ 159) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on September 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Aizawl (India) is 18% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 65,000 in Azua de Compostela you would need to make just about RD$ 53,283 (₨67,206) in Aizawl.
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