Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 303 (R$ 24) | R$ 28 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 320 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 140 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 55 (R$ 4.29) | R$ 3.40 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 83 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (R$ 5.30) | R$ 5.42 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 157 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 135 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 56 (R$ 4.36) | R$ 3.92 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 128 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.55 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 582 (R$ 46) | R$ 40 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 64 (R$ 4.99) | R$ 7 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 37 (R$ 2.90) | R$ 3.25 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 30,646 (R$ 2,402) | R$ 3,124 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 14,566 (R$ 1,142) | R$ 1,834 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,400 (R$ 266) | R$ 525 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,630 (R$ 2,009) | R$ 1,949 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,327 (R$ 966) | R$ 1,290 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,757 (R$ 216) | R$ 347 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,465 (R$ 115) | R$ 79 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,693 (R$ 1,857) | R$ 1,589 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,518 (R$ 511) | R$ 430 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 327 (R$ 26) | R$ 22 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 234 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,297 (R$ 180) | R$ 196 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,404 (R$ 110) | R$ 169 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,956 (R$ 310) | R$ 308 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,939 (R$ 387) | R$ 244 | + 59% | |
| 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$ 719,947 (R$ 56,431) | R$ 86,696 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 61 (R$ 4.77) | R$ 4.33 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,186 (R$ 171) | R$ 214 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 390 (R$ 31) | R$ 18 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 471 (R$ 37) | R$ 42 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,649 (R$ 129) | R$ 234 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 431 (R$ 34) | R$ 15 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 150 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 206 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 107 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.52 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 142 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.88 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 440 (R$ 34) | R$ 38 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,024 (R$ 80) | R$ 97 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 (R$ 39) | R$ 49 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,374 (R$ 264) | R$ 200 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,211 (R$ 173) | R$ 172 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 293 (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 125 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 135 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 31,056 (R$ 2,434) | R$ 2,779 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 5.75 (R$ 0.45) | R$ 1.18 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,035 (R$ 160) | R$ 112 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 194 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 10% cheaper than in Brazil
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