- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 325 (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 294 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 130 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (R$ 4.25) | R$ 3.26 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 96 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (R$ 5.08) | R$ 4.65 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 111 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.60 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 (R$ 4.50) | R$ 3.25 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 101 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.56 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 569 (R$ 43) | R$ 40 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (R$ 5.08) | R$ 6 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (R$ 3.52) | R$ 3.20 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 33,626 (R$ 2,539) | R$ 3,153 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,063 (R$ 1,515) | R$ 1,955 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (R$ 341) | R$ 578 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,620 (R$ 1,708) | R$ 2,127 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (R$ 1,051) | R$ 1,330 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,362 (R$ 254) | R$ 410 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,613 (R$ 122) | R$ 83 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,937 (R$ 2,336) | R$ 1,724 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,528 (R$ 417) | R$ 429 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 382 (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 486 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (R$ 167) | R$ 203 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,630 (R$ 199) | R$ 183 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (R$ 260) | R$ 327 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,748 (R$ 283) | R$ 259 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,000,290 (R$ 75,536) | R$ 86,104 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (R$ 4.72) | R$ 4.29 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,794 (R$ 135) | R$ 202 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 328 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (R$ 37) | R$ 47 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (R$ 104) | R$ 236 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 206 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 216 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 112 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 129 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.05 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 288 (R$ 22) | R$ 39 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,464 (R$ 111) | R$ 96 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 523 (R$ 40) | R$ 50 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (R$ 224) | R$ 176 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (R$ 183) | R$ 174 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 303 (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (R$ 2,103) | R$ 2,726 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (R$ 0.61) | R$ 1.13 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,706 (R$ 129) | R$ 115 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 213 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,200 prices entered by 2,828 different people.
Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 8% cheaper than in Brazil
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