- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- China
- Santo Domingo
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 23% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 300 (元44) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 324 (元47) | 元10 | + 371% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 189 (元27) | 元10 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 57 (元8) | 元12 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 72 (元10) | 元8 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 103 (元15) | 元8 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 184 (元27) | 元20 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 117 (元17) | 元12 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 74 (元11) | 元8 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 86 (元12) | 元6.00 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 450 (元65) | 元30 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 72 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 56 (元8) | 元20 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 85% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 42,022 (元6,100) | 元3,000 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 23,456 (元3,405) | 元1,500 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,944 (元718) | 元400 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 19,078 (元2,769) | 元2,000 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 11,333 (元1,645) | 元1,000 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 4,400 (元639) | 元300 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,102 (元305) | 元100 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 29,105 (元4,225) | 元4,000 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,227 (元904) | 元600 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 515 (元75) | 元30 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 241 (元35) | 元50 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 10% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,656 (元386) | 元300 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,778 (元403) | 元500 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,977 (元577) | 元500 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,128 (元599) | 元500 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 16% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,050,000 (元152,424) | 元300,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 64 (元9) | 元6.00 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,200 (元174) | 元150 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,032 (元150) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 37% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 359 (元52) | 元10 | + 421% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 341 (元49) | 元20 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,317 (元191) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 232 (元34) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 149 (元22) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 202 (元29) | 元30 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 140 (元20) | 元12 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 143 (元21) | 元5.00 | + 317% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 677 (元98) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,544 (元224) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 (元73) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,217 (元467) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,767 (元402) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 322 (元47) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 69 (元10) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 95 (元14) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RD$ 7,074 (元1,027) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (元1.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,440 (元354) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 160 (元23) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 777 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 18% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元9,578
(RD$ 65,978)
in Santo Domingo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,100
in Zhenjiang.
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