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$ 303 (39元) | 46元 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 320 (41元) | 34元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 140 (18元) | 16元 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 55 (7元) | 15元 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 83 (11元) | 14元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (9元) | 8元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 157 (20元) | 61元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 135 (17元) | 15元 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 56 (7元) | 5.88元 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 128 (17元) | 5.16元 | + 221% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 582 (75元) | 109元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 64 (8元) | 8元 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 37 (4.78元) | 14元 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 30,646 (3,966元) | 9,251元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 14,566 (1,885元) | 4,861元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,400 (440元) | 422元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,630 (3,317元) | 5,387元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 12,327 (1,595元) | 2,956元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,757 (357元) | 276元 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,465 (190元) | 98元 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 23,693 (3,066元) | 2,471元 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,518 (843元) | 563元 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 327 (42元) | 40元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 234 (30元) | 46元 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,297 (297元) | 468元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,404 (182元) | 255元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,956 (512元) | 654元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 4,939 (639元) | 642元 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 719,947 (93,162元) | 133,798元 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 61 (8元) | 7元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,186 (283元) | 147元 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 390 (50元) | 38元 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 471 (61元) | 43元 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,649 (213元) | 347元 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 431 (56元) | 62元 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 150 (19元) | 47元 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 206 (27元) | 31元 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 107 (14元) | 9元 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 142 (18元) | 12元 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 440 (57元) | 71元 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,024 (132元) | 181元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 (65元) | 99元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 3,374 (437元) | 1,063元 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,211 (286元) | 393元 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 293 (38元) | 68元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 125 (16元) | 33元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 135 (17元) | 31元 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 31,056 (4,019元) | 3,258元 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 5.75 (0.74元) | 0.38元 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,035 (263元) | 340元 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 194 (25元) | 22元 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 14% cheaper than in China
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