- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- China
- Santo Domingo
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic vs Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 6% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 337 (45元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 297 (40元) | 10元 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 135 (18元) | 10元 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (7元) | 12元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 99 (13元) | 8元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (9元) | 9元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 198 (27元) | 20元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 113 (15元) | 11元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 56 (8元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 103 (14元) | 6.00元 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 641 (86元) | 30元 | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (9元) | 5.00元 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (6元) | 20元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 58% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 31,947 (4,283元) | 3,000元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 19,724 (2,644元) | 1,500元 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,620 (619元) | 400元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,845 (3,063元) | 2,000元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 14,964 (2,006元) | 1,000元 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,215 (431元) | 300元 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,602 (215元) | 100元 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,803 (4,130元) | 4,000元 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,803 (778元) | 600元 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 376 (50元) | 30元 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 486 (65元) | 50元 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 31% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,208 (296元) | 300元 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,251 (302元) | 500元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,236 (434元) | 500元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,650 (489元) | 500元 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 8% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,064,840 (142,767元) | 300,000元 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 63 (8元) | 6.00元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,845 (247元) | 150元 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,174 (157元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 35% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 308 (41元) | 10元 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 431 (58元) | 20元 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,244 (167元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (60元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 224 (30元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 222 (30元) | 30元 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 139 (19元) | 12元 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 158 (21元) | 5.00元 | + 324% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 323 (43元) | 25元 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 21% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,643 (220元) | 80元 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 540 (72元) | 50元 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,209 (430元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,714 (364元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 331 (44元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 117 (16元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 148 (20元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 25,612 (3,434元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (1.10元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,691 (227元) | 175元 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 202 (27元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,355 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 10% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 10,675元
(RD$ 79,620)
in Santo Domingo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,700元
in Zhenjiang.
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