- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 311 (42元) | 51元 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 296 (40元) | 34元 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 128 (17元) | 15元 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 56 (8元) | 15元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 97 (13元) | 16元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 68 (9元) | 8元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 184 (25元) | 58元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 119 (16元) | 13元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 63 (8元) | 7元 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 102 (14元) | 5.63元 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 595 (80元) | 114元 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RD$ 67 (9元) | 8元 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 45 (5.97元) | 12元 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 32,488 (4,355元) | 9,470元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 20,192 (2,706元) | 4,307元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,511 (605元) | 439元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 22,968 (3,078元) | 5,706元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RD$ 13,923 (1,866元) | 3,520元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RD$ 3,449 (462元) | 311元 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,594 (214元) | 86元 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RD$ 30,670 (4,111元) | 2,153元 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,436 (729元) | 681元 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 380 (51元) | 37元 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 540 (72元) | 38元 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,280 (306元) | 553元 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,424 (325元) | 260元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 3,397 (455元) | 624元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 3,697 (496元) | 694元 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 1,035,640 (138,812元) | 143,509元 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 62 (8元) | 7元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 1,912 (256元) | 156元 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 398 (53元) | 26元 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 493 (66元) | 30元 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,374 (184元) | 493元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RD$ 450 (60元) | 29元 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 216 (29元) | 36元 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 210 (28元) | 36元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 115 (15元) | 9元 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 130 (17元) | 14元 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 281 (38元) | 59元 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,560 (209元) | 148元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 522 (70元) | 86元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,962 (397元) | 752元 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,463 (330元) | 367元 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 303 (41元) | 59元 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 122 (16元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 152 (20元) | 33元 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RD$ 27,845 (3,732元) | 3,239元 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (1.07元) | 0.99元 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 1,702 (228元) | 309元 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 202 (27元) | 20元 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 6% cheaper than in China
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