- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 314 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 295 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 128 (AU$3.54) | AU$6 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (AU$1.55) | AU$1.30 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 97 (AU$2.67) | AU$5.74 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (AU$1.88) | AU$5.09 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 184 (AU$5.10) | AU$9 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 119 (AU$3.28) | AU$4.22 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 63 (AU$1.73) | AU$3.37 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 102 (AU$2.81) | AU$5.32 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 562 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (AU$1.86) | AU$3.27 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 45 (AU$1.23) | AU$2.27 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,488 (AU$898) | AU$2,645 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,192 (AU$558) | AU$2,025 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (AU$125) | AU$284 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,968 (AU$635) | AU$1,985 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (AU$385) | AU$1,408 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,449 (AU$95) | AU$265 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,594 (AU$44) | AU$59 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,670 (AU$848) | AU$560 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,436 (AU$150) | AU$189 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 380 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 496 (AU$14) | AU$29 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (AU$61) | AU$103 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,630 (AU$73) | AU$72 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (AU$95) | AU$144 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,748 (AU$104) | AU$149 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,035,640 (AU$28,640) | AU$26,851 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (AU$1.72) | AU$1.47 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,912 (AU$53) | AU$139 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 398 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (AU$38) | AU$70 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 216 (AU$5.96) | AU$5.13 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 210 (AU$5.80) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 115 (AU$3.19) | AU$3.26 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 130 (AU$3.59) | AU$3.83 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 281 (AU$8) | AU$29 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,464 (AU$40) | AU$54 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 523 (AU$14) | AU$36 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (AU$82) | AU$202 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (AU$67) | AU$102 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 303 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (AU$3.12) | AU$4.61 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 (AU$4.21) | AU$9 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (AU$770) | AU$583 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.58 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,706 (AU$47) | AU$73 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 213 (AU$5.88) | AU$31 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02765
AUD
/
DOP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,831 prices entered by 2,421 different people.
Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 46% cheaper than in Australia
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