- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 329 (C$8) | C$18 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 293 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 142 (C$3.67) | C$7 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (C$1.45) | C$2.44 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 92 (C$2.38) | C$4.06 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (C$1.73) | C$4.11 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 190 (C$4.91) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 109 (C$2.82) | C$3.69 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 53 (C$1.37) | C$2.38 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 99 (C$2.56) | C$3.50 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 520 (C$13) | C$18 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 69 (C$1.78) | C$2.40 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 51 (C$1.32) | C$2.34 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 31,356 (C$810) | C$2,097 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 19,508 (C$504) | C$1,641 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,886 (C$126) | C$167 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,214 (C$574) | C$1,661 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,270 (C$343) | C$1,216 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,676 (C$95) | C$107 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,637 (C$42) | C$53 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,586 (C$790) | C$485 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,773 (C$149) | C$157 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 379 (C$10) | C$12 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 334 (C$9) | C$23 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,001 (C$52) | C$71 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,256 (C$58) | C$58 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,281 (C$85) | C$116 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,291 (C$85) | C$140 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 885,008 (C$22,858) | C$22,572 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (C$1.61) | C$1.21 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,697 (C$44) | C$111 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 352 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 557 (C$14) | C$21 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,296 (C$33) | C$85 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 385 (C$10) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 197 (C$5.09) | C$4.99 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 190 (C$4.92) | C$5.52 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 113 (C$2.91) | C$3.00 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 124 (C$3.20) | C$2.92 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 274 (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,382 (C$36) | C$54 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 482 (C$12) | C$28 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,180 (C$82) | C$154 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,300 (C$59) | C$96 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 319 (C$8) | C$12 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 112 (C$2.89) | C$4.82 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 134 (C$3.46) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 25,582 (C$661) | C$587 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 11 (C$0.28) | C$0.46 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,488 (C$38) | C$62 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 173 (C$4.47) | C$14 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 42% cheaper than in Canada
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