- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- China
- Santo Domingo
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 3% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 300 (元39) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 303 (元40) | 元10 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 150 (元20) | 元10 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (元7) | 元12 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 72 (元9) | 元8 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 63 (元8) | 元8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 195 (元26) | 元20 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 106 (元14) | 元12 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 56 (元7) | 元8 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 86 (元11) | 元6.00 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 450 (元59) | 元30 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 70 (元9) | 元5.00 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (元6) | 元20 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 65% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 42,022 (元5,511) | 元3,000 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 23,456 (元3,076) | 元1,500 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 5,125 (元672) | 元400 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 19,078 (元2,502) | 元2,000 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 11,333 (元1,486) | 元1,000 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,291 (元432) | 元300 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,578 (元207) | 元100 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,271 (元3,970) | 元4,000 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,921 (元776) | 元600 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 350 (元46) | 元30 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 603 (元79) | 元50 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 20% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,656 (元348) | 元300 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,778 (元364) | 元500 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,452 (元453) | 元500 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,602 (元472) | 元500 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 25% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,050,000 (元137,696) | 元300,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 63 (元8) | 元6.00 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,200 (元157) | 元150 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,243 (元163) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 27% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 304 (元40) | 元10 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 554 (元73) | 元20 | + 263% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,221 (元160) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 409 (元54) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 183 (元24) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 205 (元27) | 元30 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 117 (元15) | 元12 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 138 (元18) | 元5.00 | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 256 (元34) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,377 (元181) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 (元66) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,530 (元463) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,679 (元351) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 311 (元41) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 69 (元9) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 95 (元12) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 26,800 (元3,514) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (元1.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,440 (元320) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 160 (元21) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,467 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.13114
CNY
/
DOP
Do you live in Zhenjiang? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 52% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 12% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 19% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in LA is 17% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Toronto is 28% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Concordia is 72% cheaper than in Anchorage
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Yancheng (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cincinnati, Ohio (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santiago de Cali (Colombia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Islamabad (Pakistan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Shenzhen (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Medellín (Colombia)
Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元9,925
(RD$ 75,681)
in Santo Domingo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,800
in Zhenjiang.
Recent Prices Added
- 24 tablets box of cold medicine (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) in Accra costs GH₵10 (5 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Milan costs €35 (26 minutes ago)
- 10 eggs, large in Rostock costs €1.55 (40 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Lucknow costs ₨25,413 (42 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Leipzig costs €1,100 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Warsaw costs 3,900 zł (about 2 hours ago)