- 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 (42元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 294 (42元) | 10元 | + 317% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 144 (20元) | 10元 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (8元) | 12元 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 72 (10元) | 8元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (9元) | 8元 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 198 (28元) | 20元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 113 (16元) | 12元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 56 (8元) | 8元 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 86 (12元) | 6.00元 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 450 (64元) | 30元 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (10元) | 5.00元 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (7元) | 20元 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 78% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 42,022 (5,948元) | 3,000元 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 23,456 (3,320元) | 1,500元 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,620 (654元) | 400元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 19,078 (2,700元) | 2,000元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 11,333 (1,604元) | 1,000元 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,215 (455元) | 300元 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,602 (227元) | 100元 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,803 (4,360元) | 4,000元 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,803 (821元) | 600元 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 376 (53元) | 30元 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 603 (85元) | 50元 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 14% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,656 (376元) | 300元 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,778 (393元) | 500元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,386 (479元) | 500元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,535 (500元) | 500元 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 19% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,050,000 (148,628元) | 300,000元 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 63 (9元) | 6.00元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,200 (170元) | 150元 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,243 (176元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 32% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 308 (44元) | 10元 | + 336% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 431 (61元) | 20元 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,363 (193元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (64元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 203 (29元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 225 (32元) | 30元 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 129 (18元) | 12元 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 149 (21元) | 5.00元 | + 323% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 300 (42元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,473 (208元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 (71元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,209 (454元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,610 (369元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 316 (45元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 69 (10元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 95 (13元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 25,612 (3,625元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (1.15元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,440 (345元) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 160 (23元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,428 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 8% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 9,599元
(RD$ 67,816)
in Santo Domingo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,900元
in Zhenjiang.
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