Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 59% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 546 (B$10) | B$26 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 374 (B$7) | B$9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (B$3.06) | B$14 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (B$1.24) | B$6.00 | - 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 120 (B$2.21) | B$6.00 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (B$1.37) | B$4.07 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 224 (B$4.11) | B$5.04 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (B$2.92) | B$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (B$1.60) | B$1.32 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 132 (B$2.42) | B$4.19 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,105 (B$20) | B$15 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (B$1.30) | B$4.64 | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 53 (B$0.97) | B$3.85 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 64% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 44,498 (B$817) | B$2,744 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,268 (B$464) | B$1,697 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,254 (B$60) | B$355 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 37,110 (B$681) | B$2,091 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,257 (B$299) | B$754 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,134 (B$39) | B$219 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,265 (B$42) | B$49 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,009 (B$423) | B$716 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,748 (B$106) | B$256 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 268 (B$4.91) | B$11 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 316 (B$5.81) | B$15 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 39% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,241 (B$60) | B$100 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,258 (B$41) | B$74 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,192 (B$95) | B$150 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,795 (B$106) | B$110 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 45% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (B$36,546) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 105 (B$1.92) | B$12 | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,354 (B$62) | B$56 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 63% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (B$7) | B$5.71 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 413 (B$8) | B$23 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,997 (B$37) | B$114 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 394 (B$7) | B$8 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 119 (B$2.19) | B$10 | - 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 271 (B$4.98) | B$14 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (B$2.26) | B$6.00 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (B$3.12) | B$8 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 720 (B$13) | B$20 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 60% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,305 (B$24) | B$92 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 611 (B$11) | B$60 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,426 (B$45) | B$43 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,765 (B$69) | B$150 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 427 (B$8) | B$24 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 268 (B$4.91) | B$4.88 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 207 (B$3.80) | B$7 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,115 (B$406) | B$1,200 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (B$0.27) | B$0.73 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,689 (B$68) | B$113 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 204 (B$3.74) | B$10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 56% cheaper than in Bahamas
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