Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 524 (C$12) | C$19 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 364 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 97 (C$2.13) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 53 (C$1.17) | C$2.25 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 85 (C$1.87) | C$4.05 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 59 (C$1.29) | C$4.85 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 213 (C$4.67) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 114 (C$2.51) | C$3.86 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 65 (C$1.43) | C$2.70 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 97 (C$2.12) | C$3.10 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 955 (C$21) | C$18 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 71 (C$1.56) | C$2.34 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 30 (C$0.66) | C$2.06 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 29,604 (C$651) | C$2,083 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 16,387 (C$360) | C$1,603 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,896 (C$86) | C$169 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 21,273 (C$468) | C$1,592 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,287 (C$248) | C$1,102 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,272 (C$50) | C$108 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,452 (C$32) | C$53 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 31,236 (C$687) | C$361 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,683 (C$147) | C$165 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 279 (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 172 (C$3.77) | C$24 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,972 (C$43) | C$75 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,780 (C$39) | C$50 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,164 (C$70) | C$113 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,985 (C$88) | C$130 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 806,919 (C$17,738) | C$25,107 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 63 (C$1.37) | C$1.12 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,796 (C$39) | C$106 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 426 (C$9) | C$11 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 345 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,610 (C$35) | C$91 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 387 (C$9) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 150 (C$3.29) | C$5.17 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 218 (C$4.80) | C$5.42 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 105 (C$2.32) | C$3.28 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 137 (C$3.01) | C$2.58 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 593 (C$13) | C$25 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 645 (C$14) | C$54 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 454 (C$10) | C$28 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,698 (C$37) | C$151 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,362 (C$52) | C$94 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 452 (C$10) | C$12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 146 (C$3.21) | C$4.96 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 133 (C$2.93) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 35,356 (C$777) | C$567 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (C$0.19) | C$0.45 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,546 (C$34) | C$59 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 205 (C$4.50) | C$15 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 51% cheaper than in Canada
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