Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 797 (R$ 79) | R$ 37 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 432 (R$ 43) | R$ 35 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 159 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 75 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.37 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 115 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 95 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 260 (R$ 26) | R$ 24 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 192 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 82 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 139 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 690 (R$ 68) | R$ 48 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 86 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 50 (R$ 4.96) | R$ 4.53 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 51,395 (R$ 5,095) | R$ 3,840 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 30,153 (R$ 2,989) | R$ 2,543 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,888 (R$ 385) | R$ 692 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 23,113 (R$ 2,291) | R$ 2,998 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,554 (R$ 1,344) | R$ 1,867 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,387 (R$ 237) | R$ 506 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,229 (R$ 122) | R$ 98 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 26,155 (R$ 2,593) | R$ 1,826 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,929 (R$ 687) | R$ 644 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 288 (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 2,021 (R$ 200) | R$ 22 | + 827% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 969 (R$ 96) | R$ 264 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,197 (R$ 119) | R$ 268 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,625 (R$ 359) | R$ 402 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,440 (R$ 440) | R$ 319 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,172,270 (R$ 116,204) | R$ 120,597 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 75 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.90 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,917 (R$ 289) | R$ 245 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 466 (R$ 46) | R$ 22 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 229 (R$ 23) | R$ 48 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,080 (R$ 206) | R$ 289 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 395 (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 264 (R$ 26) | R$ 14 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 341 (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 174 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 164 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.42 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 750 (R$ 74) | R$ 56 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,188 (R$ 118) | R$ 117 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 592 (R$ 59) | R$ 58 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,500 (R$ 347) | R$ 208 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,422 (R$ 339) | R$ 236 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 606 (R$ 60) | R$ 33 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 286 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 177 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 21,141 (R$ 2,096) | R$ 3,613 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 10 (R$ 0.99) | R$ 1.39 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,262 (R$ 224) | R$ 140 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 244 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,546 prices entered by 1,762 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 17% more expensive than in Brazil
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