Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to China
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 480 (57元) | 56元 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 356 (42元) | 41元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 151 (18元) | 14元 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 65 (8元) | 17元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 115 (14元) | 20元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 79 (9元) | 10元 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 366 (43元) | 57元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 133 (16元) | 16元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 67 (8元) | 7元 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 120 (14元) | 6.00元 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 773 (92元) | 129元 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 70 (8元) | 11元 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 52 (6元) | 13元 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 47,264 (5,603元) | 13,117元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 22,414 (2,657元) | 7,964元 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,314 (511元) | 401元 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 28,453 (3,373元) | 8,919元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 16,965 (2,011元) | 4,611元 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,171 (257元) | 242元 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,320 (156元) | 117元 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,166 (2,746元) | 1,521元 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,590 (781元) | 661元 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 224 (27元) | 56元 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 265 (31元) | 54元 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,859 (339元) | 491元 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,822 (216元) | 261元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,376 (637元) | 609元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,532 (656元) | 662元 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 379,546 (44,991元) | 150,872元 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 78 (9元) | 9元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 3,361 (398元) | 197元 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is about the same as in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 356 (42元) | 29元 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 416 (49元) | 23元 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,991 (236元) | 371元 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 442 (52元) | 37元 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 114 (14元) | 23元 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 281 (33元) | 33元 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 120 (14元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 162 (19元) | 13元 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 706 (84元) | 63元 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 749 (89元) | 267元 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 490 (58元) | 114元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,409 (167元) | 1,234元 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,665 (434元) | 473元 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 357 (42元) | 81元 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 186 (22元) | 35元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 159 (19元) | 31元 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 8,446 (1,001元) | 3,289元 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 10 (1.20元) | 0.24元 | + 392% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,716 (322元) | 449元 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 236 (28元) | 29元 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,686 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 19% cheaper than in China
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