Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Colombia
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Dominican Republic is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Dominican Republic | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 540 (COL$35,439) | COL$35,926 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 422 (COL$27,735) | COL$26,648 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 190 (COL$12,502) | COL$10,705 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 73 (COL$4,774) | COL$4,545 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 118 (COL$7,766) | COL$9,776 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 85 (COL$5,571) | COL$4,171 | + 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 257 (COL$16,875) | COL$12,479 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (COL$10,442) | COL$9,405 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (COL$4,624) | COL$3,552 | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 134 (COL$8,797) | COL$4,084 | + 115% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 784 (COL$51,493) | COL$47,778 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 81 (COL$5,331) | COL$6,561 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (COL$3,087) | COL$3,694 | - 16% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Dominican Republic is 23% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Dominican Republic | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 57,457 (COL$3,773,542) | COL$3,431,470 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 28,006 (COL$1,839,314) | COL$1,816,540 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,183 (COL$274,732) | COL$334,934 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 28,370 (COL$1,863,213) | COL$1,939,220 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,550 (COL$889,896) | COL$1,047,990 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,976 (COL$129,768) | COL$234,976 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,584 (COL$104,004) | COL$74,151 | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,006 (COL$1,839,301) | COL$1,386,040 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,815 (COL$447,546) | COL$444,453 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 466 (COL$30,629) | COL$21,857 | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,242 (COL$81,576) | COL$14,400 | + 467% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Dominican Republic is 15% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Dominican Republic | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,446 (COL$160,654) | COL$205,158 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,766 (COL$115,989) | COL$139,363 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,580 (COL$300,806) | COL$358,761 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,309 (COL$348,670) | COL$301,004 | + 16% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Dominican Republic is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Dominican Republic | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 632,273 (COL$41,524,830) | COL$73,975,400 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 76 (COL$5,012) | COL$4,009 | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,698 (COL$177,166) | COL$147,580 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 9% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Dominican Republic | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 308 (COL$20,235) | COL$21,178 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 275 (COL$18,043) | COL$27,786 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,161 (COL$141,917) | COL$120,452 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 159 (COL$10,420) | COL$24,902 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 152 (COL$9,984) | COL$14,232 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 267 (COL$17,522) | COL$19,846 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 133 (COL$8,722) | COL$8,145 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 148 (COL$9,732) | COL$6,086 | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 642 (COL$42,171) | COL$32,498 | + 30% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 44% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Dominican Republic | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,462 (COL$96,037) | COL$51,543 | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 697 (COL$45,798) | COL$30,038 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,320 (COL$152,342) | COL$134,433 | + 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,640 (COL$239,035) | COL$125,396 | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 497 (COL$32,657) | COL$33,247 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 227 (COL$14,892) | COL$10,735 | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 167 (COL$10,955) | COL$5,952 | + 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 23,456 (COL$1,540,471) | COL$2,545,900 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (COL$535) | COL$203 | + 164% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,882 (COL$189,302) | COL$112,857 | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 261 (COL$17,143) | COL$9,009 | + 90% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
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These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 12% more expensive than in Colombia
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