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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 303 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 320 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 140 (AU$3.84) | AU$5.98 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 55 (AU$1.51) | AU$1.25 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 83 (AU$2.28) | AU$5.37 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (AU$1.86) | AU$5.11 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 157 (AU$4.32) | AU$9 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 135 (AU$3.72) | AU$4.34 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 56 (AU$1.53) | AU$3.32 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 128 (AU$3.52) | AU$5.79 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 582 (AU$16) | AU$19 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 64 (AU$1.75) | AU$2.97 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 37 (AU$1.02) | AU$2.78 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 27,492 (AU$756) | AU$2,603 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 14,566 (AU$401) | AU$2,098 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,400 (AU$93) | AU$183 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 23,783 (AU$654) | AU$2,042 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 12,327 (AU$339) | AU$1,407 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 2,757 (AU$76) | AU$153 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,465 (AU$40) | AU$58 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 23,693 (AU$652) | AU$554 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,518 (AU$179) | AU$214 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 327 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 228 (AU$6) | AU$31 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,297 (AU$63) | AU$101 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,404 (AU$39) | AU$74 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,956 (AU$109) | AU$148 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,939 (AU$136) | AU$160 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 949,866 (AU$26,122) | AU$26,375 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 61 (AU$1.68) | AU$1.46 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,186 (AU$60) | AU$149 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 390 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 471 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,649 (AU$45) | AU$68 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 431 (AU$12) | AU$6 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 150 (AU$4.12) | AU$5.05 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 206 (AU$5.67) | AU$5.83 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 107 (AU$2.93) | AU$3.02 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 142 (AU$3.91) | AU$3.68 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 440 (AU$12) | AU$28 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,024 (AU$28) | AU$54 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 (AU$14) | AU$36 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,374 (AU$93) | AU$206 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,211 (AU$61) | AU$103 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 293 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 125 (AU$3.44) | AU$4.65 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 135 (AU$3.72) | AU$9 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 31,056 (AU$854) | AU$626 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 5.75 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.53 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,035 (AU$56) | AU$71 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 194 (AU$5.32) | AU$34 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 49% cheaper than in Australia
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