- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 314 (C$8) | C$18 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 295 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 128 (C$3.40) | C$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (C$1.49) | C$2.39 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 97 (C$2.57) | C$4.01 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (C$1.81) | C$3.94 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 184 (C$4.89) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 119 (C$3.15) | C$3.87 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 63 (C$1.66) | C$2.36 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 102 (C$2.70) | C$3.49 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 562 (C$15) | C$18 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (C$1.78) | C$2.42 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 45 (C$1.18) | C$2.25 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,990 (C$876) | C$2,100 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,192 (C$536) | C$1,651 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (C$120) | C$152 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,968 (C$610) | C$1,612 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (C$370) | C$1,179 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,449 (C$92) | C$102 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,594 (C$42) | C$53 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,670 (C$814) | C$468 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,436 (C$144) | C$155 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 380 (C$10) | C$12 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 496 (C$13) | C$24 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 3% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (C$59) | C$73 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,630 (C$70) | C$58 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (C$91) | C$115 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,748 (C$99) | C$135 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,035,640 (C$27,490) | C$22,949 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (C$1.66) | C$1.31 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,912 (C$51) | C$110 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 398 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (C$13) | C$21 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (C$36) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (C$12) | C$8 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 216 (C$5.72) | C$4.79 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 210 (C$5.56) | C$5.45 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 115 (C$3.06) | C$2.89 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 130 (C$3.45) | C$2.64 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 281 (C$7) | C$25 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,464 (C$39) | C$54 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 523 (C$14) | C$27 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (C$79) | C$142 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (C$64) | C$97 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 303 (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (C$3.00) | C$5.00 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 (C$4.04) | C$7 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (C$739) | C$597 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (C$0.21) | C$0.52 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,706 (C$45) | C$61 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 213 (C$5.64) | C$14 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 38% cheaper than in Canada
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