Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Brazil
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Dominican Republic is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 540 (R$ 46) | R$ 36 | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 422 (R$ 36) | R$ 35 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 190 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 73 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.17 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 118 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 85 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 257 (R$ 22) | R$ 24 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (R$ 5.94) | R$ 6 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 134 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.86 | + 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 784 (R$ 66) | R$ 44 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 81 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (R$ 3.96) | R$ 4.50 | - 12% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Dominican Republic is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 57,457 (R$ 4,847) | R$ 3,821 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 28,006 (R$ 2,363) | R$ 2,416 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,183 (R$ 353) | R$ 673 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 28,370 (R$ 2,393) | R$ 2,756 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,550 (R$ 1,143) | R$ 1,661 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,976 (R$ 167) | R$ 557 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,584 (R$ 134) | R$ 90 | + 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,006 (R$ 2,363) | R$ 1,914 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,815 (R$ 575) | R$ 655 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 466 (R$ 39) | R$ 31 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,242 (R$ 105) | R$ 21 | + 397% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Dominican Republic is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,446 (R$ 206) | R$ 253 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,766 (R$ 149) | R$ 262 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,580 (R$ 386) | R$ 411 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,309 (R$ 448) | R$ 321 | + 40% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Dominican Republic is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 632,273 (R$ 53,340) | R$ 110,768 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 76 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.65 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,698 (R$ 228) | R$ 241 | - 6% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 308 (R$ 26) | R$ 20 | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 275 (R$ 23) | R$ 48 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,161 (R$ 182) | R$ 275 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 159 (R$ 13) | R$ 23 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 152 (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 267 (R$ 23) | R$ 19 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 133 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 148 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.39 | + 132% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 642 (R$ 54) | R$ 59 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,462 (R$ 123) | R$ 109 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 697 (R$ 59) | R$ 62 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,320 (R$ 196) | R$ 251 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,640 (R$ 307) | R$ 224 | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 497 (R$ 42) | R$ 30 | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 227 (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 167 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 23,456 (R$ 1,979) | R$ 4,068 | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (R$ 0.69) | R$ 1.11 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,882 (R$ 243) | R$ 135 | + 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 261 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 95% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,221 prices entered by 1,913 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Brazil
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