- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 34% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 338 ($b47) | $b25 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 295 ($b41) | $b39 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 154 ($b21) | $b15 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 ($b8) | $b6 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 96 ($b13) | $b10 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 ($b9) | $b7 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 190 ($b26) | $b20 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 109 ($b15) | $b11 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 53 ($b7) | $b7 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 99 ($b14) | $b11 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 520 ($b72) | $b54 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 69 ($b10) | $b9 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 51 ($b7) | $b4.10 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 9% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,069 ($b4,446) | $b4,190 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,504 ($b2,843) | $b2,789 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,886 ($b677) | $b367 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 23,298 ($b3,230) | $b2,524 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 14,590 ($b2,023) | $b1,548 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,870 ($b537) | $b265 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,656 ($b230) | $b322 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 31,030 ($b4,302) | $b3,227 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,820 ($b807) | $b1,118 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 374 ($b52) | $b42 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 363 ($b50) | $b18 | + 178% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 29% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,108 ($b292) | $b385 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,256 ($b313) | $b472 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,419 ($b474) | $b583 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,733 ($b518) | $b526 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 43% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 920,913 ($b127,674) | $b137,407 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 60 ($b8) | $b3.78 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,697 ($b235) | $b120 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 35% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 352 ($b49) | $b39 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 557 ($b77) | $b32 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,296 ($b180) | $b159 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 385 ($b53) | $b35 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 197 ($b27) | $b20 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 190 ($b26) | $b22 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 113 ($b16) | $b11 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 124 ($b17) | $b14 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 274 ($b38) | $b29 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 23% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,415 ($b196) | $b83 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 ($b69) | $b78 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,180 ($b441) | $b85 | + 418% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,393 ($b332) | $b199 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 359 ($b50) | $b34 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 118 ($b16) | $b17 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 138 ($b19) | $b19 | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 25,582 ($b3,547) | $b4,293 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 11 ($b1.52) | $b1.20 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,599 ($b222) | $b284 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 181 ($b25) | $b16 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 21% more expensive than in Bolivia
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