- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 347 (C$9) | C$17 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 298 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 136 (C$3.66) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (C$1.51) | C$2.47 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 93 (C$2.50) | C$4.10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (C$1.81) | C$4.04 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 197 (C$5.30) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 112 (C$3.01) | C$3.72 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 (C$1.60) | C$2.36 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 105 (C$2.83) | C$3.53 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 572 (C$15) | C$18 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 69 (C$1.84) | C$2.39 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 48 (C$1.28) | C$2.31 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 34,149 (C$918) | C$2,121 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 19,410 (C$522) | C$1,648 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,692 (C$126) | C$162 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 24,764 (C$666) | C$1,634 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 15,599 (C$419) | C$1,189 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,659 (C$98) | C$106 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,635 (C$44) | C$53 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,248 (C$813) | C$482 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,722 (C$154) | C$157 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 366 (C$10) | C$11 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 603 (C$16) | C$24 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 0% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,108 (C$57) | C$70 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,399 (C$64) | C$56 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,423 (C$92) | C$116 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,719 (C$100) | C$138 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 989,152 (C$26,594) | C$22,641 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (C$1.66) | C$1.26 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,752 (C$47) | C$111 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 271 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 561 (C$15) | C$21 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,229 (C$33) | C$98 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 415 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 188 (C$5.05) | C$4.89 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 199 (C$5.34) | C$5.59 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 115 (C$3.10) | C$2.93 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 133 (C$3.59) | C$2.84 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 250 (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,373 (C$37) | C$53 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 497 (C$13) | C$28 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,073 (C$83) | C$155 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,427 (C$65) | C$95 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 291 (C$8) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 106 (C$2.84) | C$4.87 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 138 (C$3.71) | C$7 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 28,925 (C$778) | C$588 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (C$0.24) | C$0.35 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,614 (C$43) | C$61 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 193 (C$5.18) | C$14 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 37% cheaper than in Canada
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