Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Bangladesh
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 894 (Taka 1,717) | Taka 267 | + 543% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 459 (Taka 882) | Taka 546 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 184 (Taka 353) | Taka 218 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 75 (Taka 144) | Taka 92 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 112 (Taka 216) | Taka 154 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 102 (Taka 196) | Taka 88 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 296 (Taka 568) | Taka 475 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 179 (Taka 343) | Taka 305 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 94 (Taka 180) | Taka 56 | + 223% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 155 (Taka 298) | Taka 407 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 966 (Taka 1,854) | Taka 1,595 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 86 (Taka 166) | Taka 137 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 55 (Taka 105) | Taka 76 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 48,533 (Taka 93,198) | Taka 38,619 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 31,327 (Taka 60,158) | Taka 21,828 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 5,210 (Taka 10,005) | Taka 5,017 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 27,542 (Taka 52,889) | Taka 25,126 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 14,848 (Taka 28,512) | Taka 15,134 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,442 (Taka 4,689) | Taka 10,000 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,046 (Taka 2,009) | Taka 1,380 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 25,625 (Taka 49,208) | Taka 44,973 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,929 (Taka 13,306) | Taka 9,570 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 288 (Taka 552) | Taka 533 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,871 (Taka 3,593) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 969 (Taka 1,861) | Taka 2,114 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,197 (Taka 2,298) | Taka 2,450 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,558 (Taka 8,752) | Taka 4,870 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,440 (Taka 8,526) | Taka 4,397 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,473,590 (Taka 2,829,749) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 75 (Taka 144) | Taka 109 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,054 (Taka 5,864) | Taka 2,433 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 466 (Taka 895) | Taka 836 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 229 (Taka 440) | Taka 682 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,347 (Taka 4,507) | Taka 1,500 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 395 (Taka 759) | Taka 360 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 289 (Taka 555) | Taka 411 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 332 (Taka 637) | Taka 625 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 202 (Taka 389) | Taka 102 | + 282% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 218 (Taka 418) | Taka 129 | + 224% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 876 (Taka 1,682) | Taka 380 | + 343% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,134 (Taka 2,177) | Taka 1,745 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 576 (Taka 1,107) | Taka 1,011 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,500 (Taka 6,721) | Taka 3,000 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,700 (Taka 5,185) | Taka 3,597 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 649 (Taka 1,247) | Taka 1,519 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 266 (Taka 511) | Taka 253 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 241 (Taka 463) | Taka 580 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 21,141 (Taka 40,597) | Taka 35,756 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 10 (Taka 19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,630 (Taka 5,051) | Taka 2,307 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 292 (Taka 560) | Taka 330 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 791 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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