- 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$ 314 ($b43) | $b28 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 295 ($b41) | $b37 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 128 ($b18) | $b17 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 ($b8) | $b6 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 97 ($b13) | $b10 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 ($b9) | $b6 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 184 ($b25) | $b22 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 119 ($b16) | $b12 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 63 ($b9) | $b6 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 102 ($b14) | $b11 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 562 ($b77) | $b51 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 ($b9) | $b10 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 45 ($b6) | $b3.88 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 4% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,488 ($b4,460) | $b4,408 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,192 ($b2,772) | $b2,823 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 ($b619) | $b365 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,968 ($b3,153) | $b2,758 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 ($b1,911) | $b1,780 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,449 ($b473) | $b279 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,594 ($b219) | $b304 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,670 ($b4,210) | $b2,835 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,436 ($b746) | $b1,152 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 380 ($b52) | $b44 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 496 ($b68) | $b27 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 13% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 ($b304) | $b324 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,630 ($b361) | $b414 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 ($b472) | $b615 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,748 ($b514) | $b552 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 41% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,035,640 ($b142,160) | $b120,391 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 ($b9) | $b3.84 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,912 ($b262) | $b179 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 29% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 398 ($b55) | $b29 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 ($b68) | $b52 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 ($b189) | $b182 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 ($b62) | $b36 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 216 ($b30) | $b23 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 210 ($b29) | $b30 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 115 ($b16) | $b12 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 130 ($b18) | $b11 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 281 ($b39) | $b39 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 8% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,464 ($b201) | $b116 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 523 ($b72) | $b89 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 ($b407) | $b157 | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 ($b333) | $b203 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 303 ($b42) | $b39 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 ($b15) | $b20 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 ($b21) | $b18 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 ($b3,822) | $b4,227 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 ($b1.10) | $b1.38 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,706 ($b234) | $b337 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 213 ($b29) | $b16 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 18% more expensive than in Bolivia
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