- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 325 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 294 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 130 (AU$3.73) | AU$6 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (AU$1.61) | AU$1.33 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 96 (AU$2.75) | AU$5.76 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (AU$1.93) | AU$5.07 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 (AU$5.57) | AU$9 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 111 (AU$3.17) | AU$4.22 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 (AU$1.71) | AU$3.39 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 101 (AU$2.90) | AU$5.20 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 569 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (AU$1.93) | AU$3.26 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (AU$1.34) | AU$2.22 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 33,454 (AU$960) | AU$2,730 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,063 (AU$576) | AU$2,082 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (AU$129) | AU$300 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,620 (AU$649) | AU$2,104 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (AU$399) | AU$1,460 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,362 (AU$96) | AU$248 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,613 (AU$46) | AU$59 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,937 (AU$888) | AU$669 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,528 (AU$159) | AU$208 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 382 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 603 (AU$17) | AU$30 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (AU$63) | AU$108 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,630 (AU$75) | AU$78 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (AU$99) | AU$148 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,748 (AU$108) | AU$157 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,050,170 (AU$30,129) | AU$26,364 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (AU$1.79) | AU$1.45 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,741 (AU$50) | AU$139 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 328 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (AU$39) | AU$71 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (AU$13) | AU$8 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 206 (AU$5.90) | AU$5.20 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 216 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 112 (AU$3.22) | AU$3.31 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 129 (AU$3.71) | AU$3.80 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 280 (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$42) | AU$54 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 513 (AU$15) | AU$36 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (AU$85) | AU$207 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (AU$70) | AU$105 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 303 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (AU$3.24) | AU$4.55 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 (AU$4.36) | AU$9 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (AU$799) | AU$603 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (AU$0.23) | AU$0.64 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,634 (AU$47) | AU$78 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 213 (AU$6) | AU$31 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02869
AUD
/
DOP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,037 prices entered by 2,512 different people.
Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 45% cheaper than in Australia
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