- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 341 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 294 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 138 (AU$3.81) | AU$6 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (AU$1.56) | AU$1.32 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 92 (AU$2.55) | AU$5.80 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (AU$1.86) | AU$5.01 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 (AU$5.38) | AU$9 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 111 (AU$3.06) | AU$4.28 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 (AU$1.65) | AU$3.34 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 103 (AU$2.85) | AU$5.16 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 551 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 69 (AU$1.92) | AU$3.24 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (AU$1.29) | AU$2.32 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 33,755 (AU$934) | AU$2,799 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,063 (AU$555) | AU$2,144 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (AU$125) | AU$295 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,620 (AU$626) | AU$2,165 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,745 (AU$380) | AU$1,511 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,362 (AU$93) | AU$237 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,613 (AU$45) | AU$59 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,937 (AU$856) | AU$673 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,528 (AU$153) | AU$210 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 382 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 369 (AU$10) | AU$30 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (AU$61) | AU$108 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,638 (AU$73) | AU$76 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (AU$95) | AU$149 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,913 (AU$108) | AU$156 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,022,730 (AU$28,294) | AU$26,203 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (AU$1.71) | AU$1.42 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,741 (AU$48) | AU$144 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 328 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (AU$38) | AU$72 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 206 (AU$5.69) | AU$5.19 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 216 (AU$5.99) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 112 (AU$3.11) | AU$3.43 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 129 (AU$3.58) | AU$3.86 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 280 (AU$8) | AU$29 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,480 (AU$41) | AU$54 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 503 (AU$14) | AU$36 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (AU$82) | AU$214 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (AU$67) | AU$104 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 293 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (AU$3.12) | AU$4.50 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 148 (AU$4.11) | AU$9 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (AU$770) | AU$612 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.71 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,678 (AU$46) | AU$80 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 190 (AU$5.25) | AU$30 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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AUD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,747 prices entered by 2,586 different people.
Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 49% cheaper than in Australia
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