Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 489 (AU$12) | AU$23 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 424 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 159 (AU$3.81) | AU$7 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 73 (AU$1.76) | AU$2.04 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 119 (AU$2.84) | AU$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 101 (AU$2.42) | AU$6 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 258 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 180 (AU$4.32) | AU$5.19 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 78 (AU$1.87) | AU$3.75 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 118 (AU$2.84) | AU$7 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 785 (AU$19) | AU$21 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 93 (AU$2.23) | AU$3.90 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 48 (AU$1.14) | AU$3.17 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 56,219 (AU$1,347) | AU$4,485 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 30,996 (AU$742) | AU$3,020 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,595 (AU$86) | AU$297 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 28,211 (AU$676) | AU$2,739 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,006 (AU$312) | AU$2,043 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,170 (AU$52) | AU$198 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,601 (AU$38) | AU$73 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 26,333 (AU$631) | AU$649 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,830 (AU$164) | AU$266 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 246 (AU$5.90) | AU$15 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,579 (AU$38) | AU$42 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,132 (AU$51) | AU$124 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,248 (AU$30) | AU$93 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,267 (AU$102) | AU$168 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 6,031 (AU$144) | AU$185 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,159,010 (AU$27,762) | AU$39,236 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 77 (AU$1.84) | AU$1.99 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,962 (AU$71) | AU$175 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 308 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 193 (AU$4.63) | AU$23 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,126 (AU$51) | AU$86 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 159 (AU$3.80) | AU$7 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 195 (AU$4.66) | AU$6 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 267 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (AU$2.96) | AU$4.60 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 148 (AU$3.55) | AU$4.36 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 642 (AU$15) | AU$38 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,753 (AU$42) | AU$75 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 633 (AU$15) | AU$46 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,320 (AU$56) | AU$297 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,712 (AU$89) | AU$129 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 467 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 234 (AU$5.61) | AU$5.21 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 161 (AU$3.85) | AU$12 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 23,456 (AU$562) | AU$891 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.65 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,962 (AU$71) | AU$89 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 265 (AU$6) | AU$45 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,241 prices entered by 400 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 56% cheaper than in Australia
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