Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 303 (C$7) | C$18 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 320 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 140 (C$3.45) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (C$1.39) | C$2.42 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 83 (C$2.05) | C$3.88 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (C$1.67) | C$3.92 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 157 (C$3.87) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 135 (C$3.33) | C$3.86 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 56 (C$1.37) | C$2.55 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 128 (C$3.16) | C$3.28 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 582 (C$14) | C$18 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 64 (C$1.57) | C$2.31 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 37 (C$0.91) | C$2.16 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 30,646 (C$756) | C$2,259 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 14,566 (C$360) | C$1,724 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,400 (C$84) | C$164 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,630 (C$633) | C$1,711 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,327 (C$304) | C$1,203 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,757 (C$68) | C$111 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,465 (C$36) | C$53 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,302 (C$575) | C$416 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,518 (C$161) | C$157 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 327 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 234 (C$5.77) | C$23 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,170 (C$54) | C$69 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,404 (C$35) | C$52 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,956 (C$98) | C$112 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,939 (C$122) | C$139 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 676,343 (C$16,695) | C$25,291 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 61 (C$1.51) | C$1.24 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,950 (C$48) | C$116 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 390 (C$10) | C$11 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 471 (C$12) | C$21 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,583 (C$39) | C$81 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 431 (C$11) | C$8 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 139 (C$3.42) | C$5.00 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 262 (C$6) | C$5.11 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 118 (C$2.92) | C$3.00 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 135 (C$3.33) | C$2.36 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 453 (C$11) | C$24 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,026 (C$25) | C$54 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 458 (C$11) | C$29 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,374 (C$83) | C$162 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,142 (C$53) | C$98 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 293 (C$7) | C$12 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 125 (C$3.09) | C$4.86 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 128 (C$3.15) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 31,056 (C$767) | C$574 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 6 (C$0.16) | C$0.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,035 (C$50) | C$58 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 207 (C$5.11) | C$14 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 47% cheaper than in Canada
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