Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Chile
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Dominican Republic is 14% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Dominican Republic | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 540 (CH$8,595) | CH$15,717 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 422 (CH$6,726) | CH$7,453 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 190 (CH$3,032) | CH$2,650 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 73 (CH$1,158) | CH$1,127 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 118 (CH$1,883) | CH$3,348 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 85 (CH$1,351) | CH$1,640 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 257 (CH$4,092) | CH$5,788 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (CH$2,532) | CH$1,567 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (CH$1,121) | CH$1,440 | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 134 (CH$2,133) | CH$1,153 | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 784 (CH$12,488) | CH$6,633 | + 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 81 (CH$1,293) | CH$1,975 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (CH$749) | CH$663 | + 13% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Chile | ||||
Dominican Republic | Chile | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 57,457 (CH$915,166) | CH$981,812 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 28,006 (CH$446,074) | CH$602,366 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,183 (CH$66,628) | CH$72,981 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 28,370 (CH$451,870) | CH$611,883 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,550 (CH$215,819) | CH$394,524 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,976 (CH$31,471) | CH$47,656 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,584 (CH$25,223) | CH$16,340 | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,006 (CH$446,071) | CH$263,457 | + 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,815 (CH$108,540) | CH$79,938 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 466 (CH$7,428) | CH$10,152 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,242 (CH$19,784) | CH$8,231 | + 140% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Chile | ||||
Dominican Republic | Chile | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,446 (CH$38,962) | CH$46,736 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,766 (CH$28,130) | CH$28,206 | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,580 (CH$72,952) | CH$67,143 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,309 (CH$84,560) | CH$78,255 | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Chile | ||||
Dominican Republic | Chile | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 632,273 (CH$10,070,676) | CH$15,758,000 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 76 (CH$1,216) | CH$1,270 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,698 (CH$42,967) | CH$40,675 | + 6% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 16% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Dominican Republic | Chile | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 308 (CH$4,907) | CH$3,350 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 275 (CH$4,376) | CH$8,878 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,161 (CH$34,418) | CH$35,343 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 159 (CH$2,527) | CH$4,932 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 152 (CH$2,421) | CH$3,683 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 267 (CH$4,249) | CH$3,601 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 133 (CH$2,115) | CH$1,813 | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 148 (CH$2,360) | CH$2,385 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 642 (CH$10,227) | CH$17,103 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 6% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Dominican Republic | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,462 (CH$23,291) | CH$28,004 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 697 (CH$11,107) | CH$10,581 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,320 (CH$36,946) | CH$25,646 | + 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,640 (CH$57,971) | CH$49,645 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 497 (CH$7,920) | CH$8,659 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 227 (CH$3,612) | CH$4,257 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 167 (CH$2,657) | CH$3,247 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 23,456 (CH$373,598) | CH$596,309 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (CH$130) | CH$98 | + 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,882 (CH$45,910) | CH$50,688 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 261 (CH$4,157) | CH$4,810 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,070 prices entered by 506 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 6% cheaper than in Chile
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