- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 325 (45元) | 53元 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 294 (41元) | 33元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 130 (18元) | 15元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (8元) | 16元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 96 (13元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (9元) | 8元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 (27元) | 63元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 111 (15元) | 13元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 (8元) | 7元 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 101 (14元) | 5.65元 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 569 (79元) | 114元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (9元) | 8元 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (6元) | 12元 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 33,626 (4,685元) | 9,680元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,063 (2,795元) | 4,478元 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (628元) | 425元 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,620 (3,152元) | 5,710元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (1,940元) | 3,523元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,362 (468元) | 304元 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,613 (225元) | 88元 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,937 (4,310元) | 2,242元 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,528 (770元) | 678元 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 382 (53元) | 40元 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 538 (75元) | 39元 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (308元) | 554元 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,630 (366元) | 280元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (479元) | 614元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,748 (522元) | 672元 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,050,170 (146,314元) | 145,666元 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (9元) | 7元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,741 (243元) | 154元 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 328 (46元) | 26元 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (69元) | 32元 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (191元) | 425元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (63元) | 30元 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 206 (29元) | 37元 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 216 (30元) | 38元 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 112 (16元) | 10元 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 129 (18元) | 14元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 280 (39元) | 59元 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,464 (204元) | 159元 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 513 (71元) | 86元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (413元) | 723元 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (338元) | 375元 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 303 (42元) | 60元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (16元) | 34元 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 (21元) | 34元 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (3,880元) | 3,310元 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (1.12元) | 0.98元 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,634 (228元) | 300元 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 213 (30元) | 20元 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 5% cheaper than in China
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