Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Bangladesh
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 546 (Taka 1,075) | Taka 324 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 374 (Taka 737) | Taka 492 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (Taka 328) | Taka 196 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (Taka 133) | Taka 92 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 120 (Taka 237) | Taka 135 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (Taka 147) | Taka 78 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 224 (Taka 441) | Taka 608 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (Taka 313) | Taka 223 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (Taka 171) | Taka 33 | + 424% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 132 (Taka 260) | Taka 384 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,105 (Taka 2,177) | Taka 1,406 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (Taka 139) | Taka 111 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 53 (Taka 104) | Taka 70 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 44,498 (Taka 87,661) | Taka 43,758 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,268 (Taka 49,777) | Taka 25,202 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,254 (Taka 6,410) | Taka 3,035 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 37,110 (Taka 73,105) | Taka 22,952 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,257 (Taka 32,025) | Taka 18,549 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,134 (Taka 4,203) | Taka 7,137 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,265 (Taka 4,462) | Taka 1,213 | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,009 (Taka 45,328) | Taka 31,061 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,748 (Taka 11,324) | Taka 17,904 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 268 (Taka 527) | Taka 417 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 316 (Taka 623) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,241 (Taka 6,384) | Taka 2,410 | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,258 (Taka 4,448) | Taka 3,066 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,192 (Taka 10,228) | Taka 6,410 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,795 (Taka 11,416) | Taka 4,273 | + 167% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (Taka 3,920,784) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 105 (Taka 206) | Taka 107 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,354 (Taka 6,607) | Taka 2,440 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (Taka 761) | Taka 285 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 413 (Taka 814) | Taka 513 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,997 (Taka 3,934) | Taka 1,500 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 394 (Taka 776) | Taka 425 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 119 (Taka 235) | Taka 333 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 271 (Taka 534) | Taka 376 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (Taka 242) | Taka 85 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (Taka 335) | Taka 89 | + 277% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 720 (Taka 1,419) | Taka 445 | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,305 (Taka 2,571) | Taka 1,308 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 611 (Taka 1,205) | Taka 852 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,426 (Taka 4,779) | Taka 1,768 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,765 (Taka 7,417) | Taka 2,051 | + 262% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 427 (Taka 841) | Taka 999 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 268 (Taka 527) | Taka 248 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 207 (Taka 407) | Taka 564 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,115 (Taka 43,565) | Taka 35,756 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (Taka 29) | Taka 2.94 | + 901% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,689 (Taka 7,268) | Taka 2,601 | + 179% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 204 (Taka 402) | Taka 287 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,423 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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