Cost of living in Cancún, Mexico vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Cancún (Mexico) is 20% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 245 (RD$ 678) | RD$ 500 | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 144 (RD$ 398) | RD$ 400 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (RD$ 175) | RD$ 75 | + 134% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (RD$ 64) | RD$ 65 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 70 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (RD$ 77) | RD$ 60 | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 83 (RD$ 230) | RD$ 243 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (RD$ 126) | RD$ 80 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (RD$ 72) | RD$ 50 | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (RD$ 78) | RD$ 120 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 183 (RD$ 508) | RD$ 800 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 65 | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (RD$ 65) | RD$ 40 | + 62% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Cancún (Mexico) is 26% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 14,634 (RD$ 40,582) | RD$ 22,000 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,962 (RD$ 22,081) | RD$ 16,000 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 2,307 (RD$ 6,397) | RD$ 3,500 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,697 (RD$ 26,891) | RD$ 18,000 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,119 (RD$ 11,423) | RD$ 11,000 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,424 (RD$ 3,950) | RD$ 2,500 | + 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 450 (RD$ 1,249) | RD$ 1,450 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,227 (RD$ 22,814) | RD$ 28,000 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,655 (RD$ 4,588) | RD$ 8,000 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 86 (RD$ 237) | RD$ 390 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 66 (RD$ 184) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Cancún (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 882 (RD$ 2,446) | RD$ 2,500 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 619 (RD$ 1,716) | RD$ 1,500 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,526 (RD$ 4,232) | RD$ 3,000 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,159 (RD$ 3,215) | RD$ 4,500 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Cancún (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 222,448 (RD$ 616,877) | RD$ 700,000 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (RD$ 52) | RD$ 58 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 702 (RD$ 1,947) | RD$ 2,300 | - 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 248 (RD$ 688) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Cancún (Mexico) is about the same as in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 61 (RD$ 169) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 159 (RD$ 441) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 681 (RD$ 1,888) | RD$ 1,500 | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 68 (RD$ 189) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 44 (RD$ 121) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (RD$ 158) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (RD$ 97) | RD$ 120 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (RD$ 85) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 165 (RD$ 458) | RD$ 350 | + 31% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Cancún (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 327 (RD$ 906) | RD$ 1,200 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (RD$ 390) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 765 (RD$ 2,123) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 971 (RD$ 2,693) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 104 (RD$ 289) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (RD$ 210) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 59 (RD$ 162) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,315 (RD$ 28,605) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.91 (RD$ 5.29) | RD$ 9 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 836 (RD$ 2,319) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (RD$ 167) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cancún (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 73,519 (Mex$ 26,511) in Cancún to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 70,000 in Azua de Compostela.
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