Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Canada
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 518 (C$12) | C$21 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 338 (C$8) | C$12 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 167 (C$3.93) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 66 (C$1.56) | C$2.96 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 112 (C$2.63) | C$4.69 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 63 (C$1.48) | C$4.50 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 307 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 97 (C$2.28) | C$4.24 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 64 (C$1.51) | C$2.80 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 106 (C$2.49) | C$3.68 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 931 (C$22) | C$18 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 73 (C$1.73) | C$2.58 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 49 (C$1.16) | C$2.80 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 65% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 39,448 (C$929) | C$2,768 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 19,141 (C$451) | C$2,150 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 5,135 (C$121) | C$227 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 21,489 (C$506) | C$1,788 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,439 (C$293) | C$1,407 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,969 (C$70) | C$151 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,518 (C$36) | C$70 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 22,005 (C$518) | C$410 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 8,939 (C$210) | C$173 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 350 (C$8) | C$12 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 280 (C$7) | C$30 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 11% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,068 (C$49) | C$77 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,230 (C$53) | C$49 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,052 (C$95) | C$113 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,739 (C$112) | C$146 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,053,280 (C$24,794) | C$27,565 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 66 (C$1.55) | C$1.78 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,070 (C$72) | C$113 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 375 (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 516 (C$12) | C$23 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,578 (C$37) | C$114 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 361 (C$8) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 241 (C$5.68) | C$5.80 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 230 (C$5.41) | C$5.73 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 113 (C$2.66) | C$3.36 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 146 (C$3.43) | C$2.94 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 760 (C$18) | C$30 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 695 (C$16) | C$70 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 508 (C$12) | C$30 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,110 (C$26) | C$160 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,272 (C$77) | C$100 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 394 (C$9) | C$13 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 119 (C$2.79) | C$5.06 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 141 (C$3.32) | C$8 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 27,203 (C$640) | C$741 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (C$0.19) | C$0.42 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,423 (C$57) | C$59 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 240 (C$5.65) | C$18 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 46% cheaper than in Canada
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