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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$17 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 296 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 133 (C$3.52) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (C$1.47) | C$2.38 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 93 (C$2.47) | C$3.96 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 69 (C$1.83) | C$3.79 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 185 (C$4.90) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 122 (C$3.22) | C$3.89 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 61 (C$1.62) | C$2.41 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 103 (C$2.73) | C$3.56 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 584 (C$15) | C$18 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (C$1.78) | C$2.41 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 43 (C$1.15) | C$2.19 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,973 (C$873) | C$2,118 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 19,556 (C$518) | C$1,636 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,083 (C$108) | C$149 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,968 (C$608) | C$1,556 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (C$369) | C$1,154 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,449 (C$91) | C$100 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,531 (C$41) | C$52 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,266 (C$801) | C$457 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,397 (C$143) | C$153 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 350 (C$9) | C$11 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 498 (C$13) | C$23 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,327 (C$62) | C$72 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,403 (C$64) | C$56 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,496 (C$93) | C$115 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,127 (C$109) | C$135 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,000,290 (C$26,486) | C$23,916 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (C$1.65) | C$1.32 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,941 (C$51) | C$110 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 325 (C$9) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (C$13) | C$21 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,302 (C$34) | C$97 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (C$12) | C$9 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 213 (C$5.63) | C$4.78 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 200 (C$5.30) | C$5.38 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 111 (C$2.95) | C$2.94 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 (C$3.58) | C$2.68 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 301 (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,476 (C$39) | C$53 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 524 (C$14) | C$27 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,457 (C$92) | C$145 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,559 (C$68) | C$97 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 311 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 119 (C$3.16) | C$5.15 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 154 (C$4.08) | C$7 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 32,417 (C$858) | C$597 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (C$0.21) | C$0.49 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,716 (C$45) | C$58 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 197 (C$5.21) | C$14 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 37% cheaper than in Canada
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