Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 559 (62元) | 50元 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 325 (36元) | 36元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 93 (10元) | 15元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 52 (5.78元) | 14元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 72 (8元) | 13元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 69 (8元) | 8元 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 213 (24元) | 56元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 126 (14元) | 12元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 69 (8元) | 6元 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 108 (12元) | 6元 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 710 (79元) | 91元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 66 (7元) | 9元 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 30 (3.35元) | 10元 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 33,842 (3,775元) | 7,221元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 17,485 (1,951元) | 4,585元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,515 (504元) | 451元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 23,376 (2,608元) | 6,526元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 11,207 (1,250元) | 3,490元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,352 (262元) | 300元 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,357 (151元) | 78元 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,523 (3,182元) | 1,937元 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,689 (746元) | 630元 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 288 (32元) | 46元 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 199 (22元) | 47元 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,945 (217元) | 388元 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,634 (182元) | 221元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,066 (342元) | 541元 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,272 (477元) | 505元 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 759,288 (84,704元) | 142,791元 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 59 (7元) | 6元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,697 (189元) | 191元 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 417 (46元) | 29元 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 592 (66元) | 37元 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,426 (159元) | 372元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 361 (40元) | 28元 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 140 (16元) | 38元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 195 (22元) | 35元 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 97 (11元) | 9元 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 137 (15元) | 10元 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 502 (56元) | 69元 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 676 (75元) | 184元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 430 (48元) | 90元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,487 (166元) | 804元 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,303 (257元) | 413元 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 430 (48元) | 70元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 153 (17元) | 33元 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 136 (15元) | 31元 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 38,138 (4,255元) | 3,170元 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (0.98元) | 0.55元 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,536 (171元) | 395元 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 239 (27元) | 22元 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,512 prices entered by 311 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 25% cheaper than in China
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