- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 341 (元47) | 元52 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 294 (元41) | 元33 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 138 (元19) | 元15 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (元8) | 元16 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 92 (元13) | 元15 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (元9) | 元8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 194 (元27) | 元62 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 111 (元15) | 元14 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 60 (元8) | 元7 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 103 (元14) | 元5.58 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 551 (元76) | 元112 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 69 (元10) | 元8 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (元6) | 元13 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 33,755 (元4,669) | 元9,857 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,063 (元2,775) | 元4,887 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (元624) | 元453 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,620 (元3,129) | 元5,271 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,745 (元1,901) | 元3,511 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,362 (元465) | 元303 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,613 (元223) | 元85 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,937 (元4,280) | 元2,507 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,528 (元765) | 元625 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 382 (元53) | 元40 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 369 (元51) | 元37 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,212 (元306) | 元536 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,638 (元365) | 元264 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,437 (元475) | 元623 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,913 (元541) | 元624 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,022,730 (元141,474) | 元141,949 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (元9) | 元7 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,741 (元241) | 元145 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 328 (元45) | 元25 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (元68) | 元41 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (元190) | 元312 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (元62) | 元31 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 206 (元28) | 元38 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 216 (元30) | 元37 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 112 (元16) | 元9 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 129 (元18) | 元13 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 280 (元39) | 元58 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,480 (元205) | 元167 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 503 (元70) | 元95 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (元410) | 元852 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,424 (元335) | 元404 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 293 (元41) | 元61 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 113 (元16) | 元34 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 148 (元21) | 元32 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (元3,852) | 元3,309 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (元1.11) | 元0.81 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,678 (元232) | 元355 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 190 (元26) | 元21 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 5% cheaper than in China
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