- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- China
- Santo Domingo
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 5% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 300 (元38) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 299 (元38) | 元10 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 160 (元20) | 元10 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (元7) | 元12 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 72 (元9) | 元8 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 65 (元8) | 元8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 191 (元24) | 元20 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 103 (元13) | 元12 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 52 (元7) | 元8 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 86 (元11) | 元6.00 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 450 (元57) | 元30 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 69 (元9) | 元5.00 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 50 (元6) | 元20 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 55% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 42,022 (元5,353) | 元3,000 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 23,456 (元2,988) | 元1,500 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 5,403 (元688) | 元400 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 19,078 (元2,430) | 元2,000 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 11,333 (元1,444) | 元1,000 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,331 (元424) | 元300 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,581 (元201) | 元100 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 31,230 (元3,978) | 元4,000 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,917 (元754) | 元600 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 354 (元45) | 元30 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 363 (元46) | 元50 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 23% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,656 (元338) | 元300 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,778 (元354) | 元500 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,457 (元440) | 元500 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,322 (元423) | 元500 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 27% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,050,000 (元133,760) | 元300,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 65 (元8) | 元6.00 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,200 (元153) | 元150 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,383 (元176) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 25% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 333 (元42) | 元10 | + 324% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 554 (元71) | 元20 | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,303 (元166) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 410 (元52) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 199 (元25) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 203 (元26) | 元30 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 119 (元15) | 元12 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 129 (元16) | 元5.00 | + 229% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 300 (元38) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,377 (元175) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 (元64) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,450 (元439) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,500 (元318) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 345 (元44) | - | - | |
| 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$ 22,782 (元2,902) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (元1.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,440 (元311) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 160 (元20) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,372 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is about the same as in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,500
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元9,312
(RD$ 73,097)
in Santo Domingo.
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