- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 349 (R$ 27) | R$ 29 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 298 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 135 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (R$ 4.38) | R$ 3.17 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 93 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (R$ 5.25) | R$ 4.62 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 199 (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 114 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.56 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 59 (R$ 4.60) | R$ 3.36 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 104 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.58 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 565 (R$ 44) | R$ 40 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 70 (R$ 5.45) | R$ 6 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 49 (R$ 3.77) | R$ 3.22 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,886 (R$ 2,553) | R$ 3,124 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 19,441 (R$ 1,509) | R$ 1,948 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,692 (R$ 364) | R$ 539 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 24,022 (R$ 1,865) | R$ 2,073 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 15,029 (R$ 1,167) | R$ 1,291 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,739 (R$ 290) | R$ 390 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,639 (R$ 127) | R$ 84 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,642 (R$ 2,379) | R$ 1,715 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,476 (R$ 425) | R$ 430 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 376 (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 340 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,149 (R$ 167) | R$ 206 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,602 (R$ 202) | R$ 182 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,399 (R$ 264) | R$ 329 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,934 (R$ 305) | R$ 256 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,027,320 (R$ 79,767) | R$ 85,124 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (R$ 4.79) | R$ 4.11 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,654 (R$ 128) | R$ 198 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 347 (R$ 27) | R$ 18 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 503 (R$ 39) | R$ 46 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,342 (R$ 104) | R$ 231 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 445 (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 197 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 205 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 107 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 126 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.07 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 275 (R$ 21) | R$ 38 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,526 (R$ 118) | R$ 97 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 510 (R$ 40) | R$ 50 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (R$ 230) | R$ 169 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,475 (R$ 192) | R$ 174 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 293 (R$ 23) | R$ 24 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 148 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (R$ 2,162) | R$ 2,808 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (R$ 0.62) | R$ 1.20 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,688 (R$ 131) | R$ 129 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 190 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29,105 prices entered by 3,099 different people.
Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 6% cheaper than in Brazil
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