Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Bahrain
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 483 (Dinar 3.220) | Dinar 3.594 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 401 (Dinar 2.673) | Dinar 2.718 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 197 (Dinar 1.317) | Dinar 1.169 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 70 (Dinar 0.470) | Dinar 0.601 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 114 (Dinar 0.763) | Dinar 1.080 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 80 (Dinar 0.535) | Dinar 0.394 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 255 (Dinar 1.700) | Dinar 1.233 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 162 (Dinar 1.079) | Dinar 0.774 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 88 (Dinar 0.589) | Dinar 0.306 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 157 (Dinar 1.048) | Dinar 0.773 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 750 (Dinar 5.007) | Dinar 6 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 78 (Dinar 0.522) | Dinar 0.888 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 48 (Dinar 0.320) | Dinar 0.436 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 41% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 52,795 (Dinar 352) | Dinar 563 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 24,788 (Dinar 165) | Dinar 391 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,841 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 83 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 24,946 (Dinar 166) | Dinar 365 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 14,018 (Dinar 94) | Dinar 284 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,086 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 75 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,469 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 24,655 (Dinar 164) | Dinar 95 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 7,267 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 26 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 316 (Dinar 2.112) | Dinar 3.000 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,285 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.413 | + 255% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 12% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,834 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 17 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,085 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 20 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,310 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 35 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 6,388 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 33 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 28% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 878,116 (Dinar 5,859) | Dinar 9,130 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 100 (Dinar 0.668) | Dinar 0.191 | + 249% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,700 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 14 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 25% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 346 (Dinar 2.308) | Dinar 2.000 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 626 (Dinar 4.177) | Dinar 6.000 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,808 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 18 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 469 (Dinar 3.131) | Dinar 2.000 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 151 (Dinar 1.007) | Dinar 1.892 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 255 (Dinar 1.703) | Dinar 2.817 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 144 (Dinar 0.962) | Dinar 1.000 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 162 (Dinar 1.081) | Dinar 1.633 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 848 (Dinar 5.657) | Dinar 2.678 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 24% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,396 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 23 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 619 (Dinar 4.130) | Dinar 8 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,731 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 20 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,538 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 21 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 475 (Dinar 3.169) | Dinar 10 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 219 (Dinar 1.460) | Dinar 2.123 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 189 (Dinar 1.264) | Dinar 3.032 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,938 (Dinar 153) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (Dinar 0.062) | Dinar 0.040 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,561 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 30 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 284 (Dinar 1.896) | Dinar 2.238 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,170 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 14% cheaper than in Bahrain
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