Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Bermuda
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| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 72% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 546 (BD$10) | BD$36 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 374 (BD$7) | BD$21 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (BD$3.06) | BD$24 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 68 (BD$1.24) | BD$4.98 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 120 (BD$2.20) | BD$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 75 (BD$1.37) | BD$10 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 224 (BD$4.11) | BD$28 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (BD$2.91) | BD$9 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 87 (BD$1.60) | BD$3.09 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 132 (BD$2.42) | BD$3.52 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 1,105 (BD$20) | BD$34 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (BD$1.30) | BD$6 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 53 (BD$0.97) | BD$3.45 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 60% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 44,498 (BD$816) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 25,268 (BD$463) | BD$3,141 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,254 (BD$60) | BD$450 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 37,110 (BD$680) | BD$1,837 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,257 (BD$298) | BD$1,800 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,134 (BD$39) | BD$209 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,265 (BD$42) | BD$98 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,009 (BD$422) | BD$548 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,748 (BD$105) | BD$267 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 268 (BD$4.91) | BD$23 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 316 (BD$5.80) | BD$26 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 42% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 3,241 (BD$59) | BD$77 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,258 (BD$41) | BD$85 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,192 (BD$95) | BD$132 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,795 (BD$106) | BD$155 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 10% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,990,270 (BD$36,485) | BD$38,950 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 105 (BD$1.92) | BD$2.29 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,354 (BD$61) | BD$69 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 56% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 387 (BD$7) | BD$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 413 (BD$8) | BD$25 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,997 (BD$37) | BD$76 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 394 (BD$7) | BD$13 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 119 (BD$2.18) | BD$4.25 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 271 (BD$4.97) | BD$12 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 123 (BD$2.26) | BD$5.81 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 170 (BD$3.12) | BD$4.96 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 720 (BD$13) | BD$35 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 50% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,442 (BD$26) | BD$100 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 611 (BD$11) | BD$30 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,426 (BD$44) | BD$170 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,765 (BD$69) | BD$170 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 427 (BD$8) | BD$16 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 268 (BD$4.91) | BD$7 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 207 (BD$3.79) | BD$12 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,115 (BD$405) | BD$500 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 15 (BD$0.27) | BD$0.25 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,689 (BD$68) | BD$100 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 204 (BD$3.74) | BD$16 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 52% cheaper than in Bermuda
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