Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 17% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 461 ($b56) | $b51 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 359 ($b44) | $b42 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 113 ($b14) | $b12 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 55 ($b7) | $b6 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 ($b10) | $b13 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 69 ($b8) | $b6 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 207 ($b25) | $b23 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 118 ($b14) | $b12 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 64 ($b8) | $b7 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 106 ($b13) | $b11 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 810 ($b98) | $b49 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 ($b9) | $b11 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 61 ($b7) | $b3.92 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 9% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 33,394 ($b4,045) | $b3,751 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 18,387 ($b2,227) | $b2,544 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,900 ($b472) | $b281 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 21,727 ($b2,632) | $b2,545 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,669 ($b1,414) | $b1,574 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,355 ($b285) | $b229 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,948 ($b236) | $b193 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 31,413 ($b3,805) | $b2,541 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,913 ($b837) | $b1,080 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 279 ($b34) | $b40 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 158 ($b19) | $b25 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 5% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,035 ($b247) | $b352 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,107 ($b255) | $b250 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,806 ($b461) | $b545 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,789 ($b580) | $b455 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 28% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 981,612 ($b118,915) | $b107,453 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 ($b7) | $b3.81 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,872 ($b227) | $b179 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 8% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 426 ($b52) | $b49 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 ($b42) | $b25 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,610 ($b195) | $b211 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 387 ($b47) | $b32 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 150 ($b18) | $b22 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 218 ($b26) | $b27 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 105 ($b13) | $b11 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 137 ($b17) | $b12 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 593 ($b72) | $b53 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 4% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 645 ($b78) | $b63 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 530 ($b64) | $b81 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,698 ($b206) | $b249 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,244 ($b272) | $b199 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 452 ($b55) | $b38 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 128 ($b16) | $b24 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 124 ($b15) | $b17 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 31,376 ($b3,801) | $b2,971 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 ($b1.05) | $b1.35 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,680 ($b203) | $b335 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 205 ($b25) | $b17 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 12% more expensive than in Bolivia
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