Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Canada
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Dominican Republic is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 540 (C$12) | C$24 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 422 (C$10) | C$14 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 190 (C$4.34) | C$10 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 73 (C$1.66) | C$3.28 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 118 (C$2.69) | C$5.88 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 85 (C$1.93) | C$5.56 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 257 (C$5.85) | C$11 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (C$3.62) | C$5.47 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (C$1.60) | C$3.31 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 134 (C$3.05) | C$4.03 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 784 (C$18) | C$21 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 81 (C$1.85) | C$3.23 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (C$1.07) | C$2.58 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Dominican Republic is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 57,457 (C$1,309) | C$2,889 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 28,006 (C$638) | C$2,295 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,183 (C$95) | C$240 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 28,370 (C$646) | C$2,062 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,550 (C$309) | C$1,501 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,976 (C$45) | C$128 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,584 (C$36) | C$65 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,006 (C$638) | C$401 | + 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,815 (C$155) | C$213 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 466 (C$11) | C$14 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,242 (C$28) | C$30 | - 5% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Dominican Republic is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,446 (C$56) | C$80 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,766 (C$40) | C$57 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,580 (C$104) | C$147 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,309 (C$121) | C$173 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Dominican Republic is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 632,273 (C$14,400) | C$33,546 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 76 (C$1.74) | C$1.60 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,698 (C$61) | C$106 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 308 (C$7) | C$11 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 275 (C$6) | C$24 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,161 (C$49) | C$103 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 159 (C$3.61) | C$10 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 152 (C$3.46) | C$6 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 267 (C$6) | C$6 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 133 (C$3.02) | C$4.45 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 148 (C$3.37) | C$3.63 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 642 (C$15) | C$31 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,462 (C$33) | C$68 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 697 (C$16) | C$31 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,320 (C$53) | C$217 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,640 (C$83) | C$129 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 497 (C$11) | C$15 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 227 (C$5.16) | C$5.88 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 167 (C$3.80) | C$8 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 23,456 (C$534) | C$808 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (C$0.19) | C$0.44 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,882 (C$66) | C$67 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 261 (C$5.94) | C$18 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,284 prices entered by 821 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 46% cheaper than in Canada
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