- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 29% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 341 ($b47) | $b28 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 294 ($b41) | $b40 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 138 ($b19) | $b17 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 ($b8) | $b6 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 92 ($b13) | $b10 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 ($b9) | $b7 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 ($b27) | $b22 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 111 ($b15) | $b11 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 ($b8) | $b6 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 103 ($b14) | $b11 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 551 ($b76) | $b52 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 68 ($b9) | $b10 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 ($b6) | $b3.93 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 7% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 33,129 ($b4,572) | $b4,556 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,063 ($b2,769) | $b2,953 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 ($b622) | $b421 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,620 ($b3,121) | $b2,671 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,745 ($b1,897) | $b1,709 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,362 ($b464) | $b340 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,613 ($b223) | $b296 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,937 ($b4,269) | $b2,752 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,528 ($b763) | $b1,049 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 382 ($b53) | $b41 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 621 ($b86) | $b32 | + 171% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 10% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 ($b305) | $b331 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,630 ($b363) | $b400 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 ($b474) | $b614 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,913 ($b540) | $b548 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 37% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,022,730 ($b141,130) | $b137,527 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 ($b9) | $b3.83 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,741 ($b240) | $b155 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 33% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 328 ($b45) | $b23 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 ($b68) | $b42 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 ($b190) | $b174 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 ($b62) | $b36 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 206 ($b28) | $b21 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 216 ($b30) | $b28 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 112 ($b15) | $b12 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 129 ($b18) | $b11 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 280 ($b39) | $b37 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 13% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,464 ($b202) | $b113 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 509 ($b70) | $b86 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 ($b409) | $b145 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 ($b335) | $b181 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 306 ($b42) | $b37 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 ($b16) | $b18 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 ($b21) | $b19 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 ($b3,842) | $b3,962 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 ($b1.11) | $b1.35 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,634 ($b225) | $b325 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 207 ($b29) | $b16 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 19% more expensive than in Bolivia
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