Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 440 (R$ 42) | R$ 29 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 372 (R$ 36) | R$ 29 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 150 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 62 (R$ 5.92) | R$ 4.15 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 98 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.81 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 221 (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 120 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 65 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.50 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 112 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.49 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 881 (R$ 84) | R$ 41 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 76 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 71 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.56 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 37,338 (R$ 3,572) | R$ 3,032 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 20,878 (R$ 1,998) | R$ 2,008 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,130 (R$ 395) | R$ 567 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 20,086 (R$ 1,922) | R$ 2,223 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,584 (R$ 1,204) | R$ 1,466 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,739 (R$ 262) | R$ 448 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,306 (R$ 221) | R$ 80 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 26,694 (R$ 2,554) | R$ 1,804 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 9,110 (R$ 872) | R$ 535 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 298 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 319 (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,068 (R$ 198) | R$ 206 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,230 (R$ 213) | R$ 191 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,052 (R$ 388) | R$ 338 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,739 (R$ 453) | R$ 252 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,053,280 (R$ 100,774) | R$ 98,977 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (R$ 5.94) | R$ 5.94 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,992 (R$ 191) | R$ 222 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 375 (R$ 36) | R$ 18 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 516 (R$ 49) | R$ 46 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,578 (R$ 151) | R$ 228 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 325 (R$ 31) | R$ 18 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 177 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 230 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 113 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.89 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 146 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.65 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 801 (R$ 77) | R$ 48 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 530 (R$ 51) | R$ 92 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 581 (R$ 56) | R$ 54 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,591 (R$ 152) | R$ 193 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,412 (R$ 231) | R$ 181 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 474 (R$ 45) | R$ 28 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 129 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 120 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 27,203 (R$ 2,603) | R$ 3,746 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (R$ 0.77) | R$ 1.27 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,910 (R$ 183) | R$ 126 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 226 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 11% more expensive than in Brazil
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