- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 342 (元44) | 元54 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 294 (元38) | 元33 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 144 (元19) | 元17 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (元7) | 元16 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 95 (元12) | 元16 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 66 (元9) | 元8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 192 (元25) | 元63 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 100 (元13) | 元14 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 55 (元7) | 元7 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 105 (元14) | 元5.32 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 530 (元68) | 元108 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 68 (元9) | 元8 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 49 (元6) | 元13 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,994 (元4,264) | 元10,335 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,002 (元2,585) | 元5,294 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,724 (元611) | 元454 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,751 (元2,941) | 元5,540 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 14,893 (元1,925) | 元3,778 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,788 (元490) | 元339 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,623 (元210) | 元87 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,871 (元3,990) | 元2,333 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,571 (元720) | 元668 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 366 (元47) | 元40 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 406 (元52) | 元35 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,108 (元272) | 元543 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,361 (元305) | 元254 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,386 (元438) | 元616 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,802 (元491) | 元612 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 952,769 (元123,147) | 元147,964 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 60 (元8) | 元7 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,607 (元208) | 元149 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 365 (元47) | 元25 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 626 (元81) | 元41 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,154 (元149) | 元265 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 413 (元53) | 元32 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 182 (元23) | 元44 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 192 (元25) | 元37 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 105 (元14) | 元9 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 123 (元16) | 元12 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 254 (元33) | 元62 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,377 (元178) | 元169 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 489 (元63) | 元97 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,914 (元377) | 元858 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,316 (元299) | 元417 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 295 (元38) | 元66 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 105 (元14) | 元35 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 134 (元17) | 元35 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,286 (元3,527) | 元3,326 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 11 (元1.40) | 元7 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,521 (元197) | 元420 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 181 (元23) | 元20 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 23% cheaper than in China
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