- 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% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 300 (元41) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 299 (元41) | 元10 | + 312% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 144 (元20) | 元10 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (元8) | 元12 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 72 (元10) | 元8 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (元9) | 元8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 198 (元27) | 元20 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 113 (元16) | 元12 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 56 (元8) | 元8 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 86 (元12) | 元6.00 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 450 (元62) | 元30 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 71 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (元6) | 元20 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 66% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 42,022 (元5,790) | 元3,000 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 23,456 (元3,232) | 元1,500 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,620 (元637) | 元400 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 19,078 (元2,628) | 元2,000 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 11,333 (元1,561) | 元1,000 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,215 (元443) | 元300 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,602 (元221) | 元100 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,803 (元4,244) | 元4,000 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,803 (元800) | 元600 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 376 (元52) | 元30 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 369 (元51) | 元50 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 16% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,656 (元366) | 元300 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,778 (元383) | 元500 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,386 (元466) | 元500 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,771 (元520) | 元500 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 21% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,050,000 (元144,664) | 元300,000 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (元9) | 元6.00 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,200 (元165) | 元150 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,243 (元171) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 30% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 308 (元42) | 元10 | + 324% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 431 (元59) | 元20 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,363 (元188) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (元62) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 203 (元28) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 225 (元31) | 元30 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 129 (元18) | 元12 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 149 (元21) | 元5.00 | + 312% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 300 (元41) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,495 (元206) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 (元69) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,209 (元442) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,610 (元360) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 305 (元42) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 69 (元9) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 95 (元13) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 25,612 (元3,529) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (元1.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,440 (元336) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 160 (元22) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,534 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 5% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元9,574
(RD$ 69,489)
in Santo Domingo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,100
in Zhenjiang.
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