Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to China
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 440 (48元) | 45元 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 372 (41元) | 36元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 150 (16元) | 16元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 62 (7元) | 15元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 98 (11元) | 16元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 67 (7元) | 9元 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 221 (24元) | 49元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 120 (13元) | 13元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 65 (7元) | 5.68元 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 112 (12元) | 6元 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 881 (97元) | 113元 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 76 (8元) | 8元 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 71 (8元) | 13元 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 37,338 (4,102元) | 13,210元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 20,878 (2,293元) | 7,580元 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,555 (500元) | 330元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 20,086 (2,206元) | 6,692元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,584 (1,382元) | 4,369元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,739 (301元) | 431元 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 2,306 (253元) | 101元 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 26,694 (2,932元) | 1,837元 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 9,110 (1,001元) | 521元 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 298 (33元) | 29元 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 319 (35元) | 47元 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,068 (227元) | 527元 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,230 (245元) | 262元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,052 (445元) | 655元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,739 (521元) | 794元 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is about the same as in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,053,280 (115,705元) | 142,424元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (7元) | 7元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,992 (219元) | 182元 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 375 (41元) | 29元 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 516 (57元) | 34元 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,578 (173元) | 639元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 325 (36元) | 21元 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 177 (19元) | 26元 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 230 (25元) | 29元 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 113 (12元) | 11元 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 146 (16元) | 10元 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 801 (88元) | 94元 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Dominican Republic | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 530 (58元) | 266元 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 581 (64元) | 105元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,591 (175元) | 759元 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,412 (265元) | 377元 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 474 (52元) | 72元 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 129 (14元) | 31元 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 120 (13元) | 22元 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 27,203 (2,988元) | 3,037元 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (0.88元) | 0.24元 | + 267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,910 (210元) | 418元 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 226 (25元) | 30元 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 27% cheaper than in China
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