Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 480 (R$ 43) | R$ 34 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 356 (R$ 32) | R$ 33 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 151 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 65 (R$ 5.84) | R$ 5.73 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 115 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 79 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 366 (R$ 33) | R$ 25 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 133 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 67 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.77 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 120 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.95 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 773 (R$ 69) | R$ 44 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 70 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 52 (R$ 4.66) | R$ 4.57 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 47,264 (R$ 4,217) | R$ 3,534 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 22,414 (R$ 2,000) | R$ 2,458 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,314 (R$ 385) | R$ 676 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 28,934 (R$ 2,582) | R$ 2,674 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,965 (R$ 1,514) | R$ 1,690 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,171 (R$ 194) | R$ 617 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,320 (R$ 118) | R$ 89 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,166 (R$ 2,067) | R$ 1,998 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,590 (R$ 588) | R$ 637 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 224 (R$ 20) | R$ 28 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 265 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,859 (R$ 255) | R$ 250 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,822 (R$ 163) | R$ 246 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,376 (R$ 480) | R$ 385 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,532 (R$ 494) | R$ 297 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 379,546 (R$ 33,864) | R$ 109,740 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 78 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,412 (R$ 304) | R$ 229 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 356 (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 416 (R$ 37) | R$ 45 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,991 (R$ 178) | R$ 259 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 442 (R$ 39) | R$ 21 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 114 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 281 (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 120 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 162 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.97 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 706 (R$ 63) | R$ 52 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 749 (R$ 67) | R$ 107 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 490 (R$ 44) | R$ 62 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,409 (R$ 126) | R$ 207 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,665 (R$ 327) | R$ 191 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 357 (R$ 32) | R$ 28 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 186 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 159 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 8,446 (R$ 754) | R$ 4,254 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 10 (R$ 0.90) | R$ 1.30 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,716 (R$ 242) | R$ 125 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 236 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,672 prices entered by 1,812 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Brazil
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