Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 907 (110元) | 41元 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 459 (56元) | 38元 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 186 (23元) | 15元 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 74 (9元) | 14元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 143 (17元) | 16元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 102 (12元) | 10元 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 328 (40元) | 50元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 195 (24元) | 16元 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 140 (17元) | 6元 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 151 (18元) | 7元 | + 174% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 955 (116元) | 89元 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 85 (10元) | 8元 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 76 (9元) | 13元 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 47,739 (5,803元) | 11,256元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 29,423 (3,576元) | 5,248元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,990 (607元) | 450元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,938 (3,153元) | 6,564元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 15,047 (1,829元) | 3,518元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,685 (326元) | 296元 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,022 (124元) | 100元 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 25,503 (3,100元) | 1,460元 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 8,484 (1,031元) | 553元 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 462 (56元) | 43元 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,389 (169元) | 50元 | + 240% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 1,368 (166元) | 418元 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,197 (145元) | 302元 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,558 (554元) | 553元 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,926 (477元) | 705元 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,473,590 (179,119元) | 137,169元 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 75 (9元) | 8元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,123 (258元) | 228元 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 466 (57元) | 45元 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 229 (28元) | 59元 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,347 (285元) | 114元 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 395 (48元) | 67元 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 289 (35元) | 57元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 332 (40元) | 25元 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 202 (25元) | 6元 | + 299% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 218 (26元) | 15元 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 876 (106元) | 64元 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is about the same as in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,134 (138元) | 169元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 576 (70元) | 100元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,500 (425元) | 1,179元 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,700 (328元) | 320元 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 649 (79元) | 81元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 266 (32元) | 28元 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 241 (29元) | 19元 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 21,141 (2,570元) | 3,680元 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 10 (1.22元) | 0.34元 | + 263% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,630 (320元) | 394元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 301 (37元) | 25元 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,155 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is about the same as in China
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