- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- China
- Santo Domingo
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 20% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 300 (元43) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 324 (元46) | 元10 | + 361% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 197 (元28) | 元10 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 57 (元8) | 元12 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 72 (元10) | 元8 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 103 (元15) | 元8 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 184 (元26) | 元20 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 117 (元17) | 元12 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 65 (元9) | 元8 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 86 (元12) | 元6.00 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 450 (元64) | 元30 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 72 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 55 (元8) | 元20 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 81% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 42,022 (元5,979) | 元3,000 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 23,456 (元3,337) | 元1,500 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 6,649 (元946) | 元400 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 19,078 (元2,714) | 元2,000 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 11,333 (元1,612) | 元1,000 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 4,400 (元626) | 元300 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,897 (元270) | 元100 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,418 (元4,328) | 元4,000 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,257 (元890) | 元600 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 537 (元76) | 元30 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 237 (元34) | 元50 | - 33% | |
| 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378) | 元300 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,778 (元395) | 元500 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,066 (元578) | 元500 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,128 (元587) | 元500 | + 17% | |
| 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149,393) | 元300,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 69 (元10) | 元6.00 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,200 (元171) | 元150 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RD$ 1,164 (元166) | - | - | |
| 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$ 359 (元51) | 元10 | + 411% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 341 (元48) | 元20 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,369 (元195) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 232 (元33) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 146 (元21) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 202 (元29) | 元30 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 138 (元20) | 元12 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 143 (元20) | 元5.00 | + 308% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 600 (元85) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,544 (元220) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 (元71) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,217 (元458) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,767 (元394) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 322 (元46) | - | - | |
| 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$ 7,633 (元1,086) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (元1.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,440 (元347) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 160 (元23) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 726 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) is 16% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元10,108
(RD$ 71,043)
in Santo Domingo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,700
in Zhenjiang.
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