Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 559 (R$ 51) | R$ 28 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 325 (R$ 29) | R$ 27 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 93 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 52 (R$ 4.70) | R$ 3.80 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 72 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 69 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.51 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 213 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 126 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 69 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.40 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 108 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.82 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 710 (R$ 64) | R$ 38 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 66 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 30 (R$ 2.72) | R$ 3.35 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 33,842 (R$ 3,068) | R$ 3,136 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 17,485 (R$ 1,585) | R$ 1,852 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,515 (R$ 409) | R$ 489 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 23,376 (R$ 2,119) | R$ 2,114 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,207 (R$ 1,016) | R$ 1,310 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,352 (R$ 213) | R$ 344 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,357 (R$ 123) | R$ 78 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,523 (R$ 2,586) | R$ 1,627 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,689 (R$ 606) | R$ 463 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 288 (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 199 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,945 (R$ 176) | R$ 212 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,634 (R$ 148) | R$ 192 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,066 (R$ 278) | R$ 323 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,272 (R$ 387) | R$ 246 | + 57% | |
| 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$ 759,288 (R$ 68,831) | R$ 89,336 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 59 (R$ 5.33) | R$ 4.39 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,697 (R$ 154) | R$ 217 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 417 (R$ 38) | R$ 17 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 592 (R$ 54) | R$ 39 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,426 (R$ 129) | R$ 219 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 361 (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 140 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 195 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 97 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.79 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 137 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.98 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 502 (R$ 46) | R$ 42 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 676 (R$ 61) | R$ 96 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 430 (R$ 39) | R$ 53 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,487 (R$ 135) | R$ 226 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,303 (R$ 209) | R$ 189 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 430 (R$ 39) | R$ 25 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 153 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 136 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 38,138 (R$ 3,457) | R$ 3,464 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (R$ 0.79) | R$ 1.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,536 (R$ 139) | R$ 118 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 239 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15,582 prices entered by 1,620 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Brazil
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