Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Australia
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 30% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 546 (AU$15) | AU$21 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 374 (AU$10) | AU$14 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (AU$4.62) | AU$6 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (AU$1.87) | AU$1.80 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 120 (AU$3.33) | AU$6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (AU$2.07) | AU$7 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 224 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (AU$4.40) | AU$4.81 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (AU$2.41) | AU$3.45 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 132 (AU$3.66) | AU$5.54 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,105 (AU$31) | AU$19 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (AU$1.96) | AU$3.72 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 53 (AU$1.46) | AU$2.69 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 44,498 (AU$1,234) | AU$3,090 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,268 (AU$700) | AU$2,264 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,254 (AU$90) | AU$229 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 37,110 (AU$1,029) | AU$2,137 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,257 (AU$451) | AU$1,652 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,134 (AU$59) | AU$169 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,265 (AU$63) | AU$69 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,009 (AU$638) | AU$569 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,748 (AU$159) | AU$277 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 268 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 316 (AU$9) | AU$34 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,241 (AU$90) | AU$113 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,258 (AU$63) | AU$80 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,192 (AU$144) | AU$164 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,795 (AU$161) | AU$172 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (AU$55,171) | AU$34,026 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 105 (AU$2.90) | AU$1.90 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,354 (AU$93) | AU$158 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 413 (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,997 (AU$55) | AU$76 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 394 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 119 (AU$3.30) | AU$4.92 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 271 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (AU$3.41) | AU$4.43 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (AU$4.71) | AU$4.33 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 720 (AU$20) | AU$34 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,305 (AU$36) | AU$60 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 611 (AU$17) | AU$40 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,426 (AU$67) | AU$269 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,765 (AU$104) | AU$110 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 427 (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 268 (AU$7) | AU$5.05 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 207 (AU$5.73) | AU$10 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,115 (AU$613) | AU$806 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (AU$0.41) | AU$0.36 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,689 (AU$102) | AU$71 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 204 (AU$5.65) | AU$42 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 32% cheaper than in Australia
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