- 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$ 354 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 298 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 138 (AU$3.77) | AU$6 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (AU$1.53) | AU$1.30 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 92 (AU$2.52) | AU$5.72 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 65 (AU$1.77) | AU$5.22 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 195 (AU$5.33) | AU$9 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 106 (AU$2.89) | AU$4.28 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 57 (AU$1.56) | AU$3.28 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 105 (AU$2.85) | AU$5.18 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 566 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 69 (AU$1.89) | AU$3.26 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 49 (AU$1.34) | AU$2.29 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 34,149 (AU$932) | AU$2,800 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 19,410 (AU$530) | AU$2,146 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,692 (AU$128) | AU$310 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 24,764 (AU$676) | AU$2,204 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 15,599 (AU$426) | AU$1,535 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,659 (AU$100) | AU$231 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,635 (AU$45) | AU$59 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,248 (AU$826) | AU$672 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,722 (AU$156) | AU$199 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 366 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 603 (AU$16) | AU$31 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,108 (AU$58) | AU$109 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,399 (AU$65) | AU$71 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,423 (AU$93) | AU$147 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,719 (AU$102) | AU$156 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 989,152 (AU$27,009) | AU$26,211 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (AU$1.68) | AU$1.39 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,752 (AU$48) | AU$146 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 271 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 561 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,229 (AU$34) | AU$71 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 415 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 188 (AU$5.12) | AU$5.23 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 199 (AU$5.42) | AU$7 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 115 (AU$3.15) | AU$3.33 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 133 (AU$3.64) | AU$3.84 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 250 (AU$7) | AU$30 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,373 (AU$37) | AU$55 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 497 (AU$14) | AU$36 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,073 (AU$84) | AU$229 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,427 (AU$66) | AU$104 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 291 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 106 (AU$2.88) | AU$4.54 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 138 (AU$3.77) | AU$9 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 28,925 (AU$790) | AU$620 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (AU$0.25) | AU$0.76 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,614 (AU$44) | AU$81 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 193 (AU$5.26) | AU$30 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02730
AUD
/
DOP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,454 prices entered by 2,612 different people.
Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 49% cheaper than in Australia
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