Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil vs Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Salvaleón de Higüey (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 (RD$ 383) | RD$ 253 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (RD$ 285) | RD$ 443 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (RD$ 75) | RD$ 115 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.90 (RD$ 40) | RD$ 56 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (RD$ 83) | RD$ 86 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.77 (RD$ 59) | RD$ 90 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (RD$ 182) | RD$ 159 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (RD$ 82) | RD$ 135 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.13 (RD$ 52) | RD$ 55 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.51 (RD$ 56) | RD$ 86 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (RD$ 439) | RD$ 1,020 | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (RD$ 73) | RD$ 80 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.07 (RD$ 42) | RD$ 26 | + 59% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Salvaleón de Higüey (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,325 (RD$ 34,022) | RD$ 18,530 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,185 (RD$ 22,361) | RD$ 11,301 | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 347 (RD$ 3,546) | RD$ 11,947 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,393 (RD$ 24,488) | RD$ 12,673 | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,583 (RD$ 16,200) | RD$ 8,807 | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 503 (RD$ 5,142) | RD$ 3,975 | + 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (RD$ 721) | RD$ 898 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,631 (RD$ 16,691) | RD$ 22,648 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 (RD$ 4,782) | RD$ 6,228 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (RD$ 248) | RD$ 294 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (RD$ 192) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 48% more expensive than in Salvaleón de Higüey (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 177 (RD$ 1,814) | RD$ 1,765 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 217 (RD$ 2,218) | RD$ 1,365 | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 376 (RD$ 3,847) | RD$ 1,500 | + 156% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 262 (RD$ 2,681) | RD$ 2,933 | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Salvaleón de Higüey (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 95,992 (RD$ 982,309) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.70 (RD$ 48) | RD$ 59 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 206 (RD$ 2,105) | RD$ 4,000 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (RD$ 362) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Salvaleón de Higüey (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (RD$ 208) | RD$ 501 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 (RD$ 585) | RD$ 151 | + 288% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 266 (RD$ 2,725) | RD$ 500 | + 445% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (RD$ 157) | RD$ 410 | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (RD$ 128) | RD$ 147 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (RD$ 156) | RD$ 173 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (RD$ 64) | RD$ 99 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.22 (RD$ 43) | RD$ 109 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (RD$ 370) | RD$ 581 | - 36% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Salvaleón de Higüey (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 103 (RD$ 1,050) | RD$ 246 | + 328% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (RD$ 610) | RD$ 273 | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 293 (RD$ 3,002) | RD$ 300 | + 901% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 198 (RD$ 2,024) | RD$ 1,500 | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (RD$ 273) | RD$ 246 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (RD$ 139) | RD$ 78 | + 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (RD$ 112) | RD$ 89 | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,022 (RD$ 41,154) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.76 (RD$ 8) | RD$ 4.33 | + 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 128 (RD$ 1,314) | RD$ 1,184 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (RD$ 110) | RD$ 150 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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