Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dominican Republic is 17% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 924 (₡ 8,680) | ₡ 6,711 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 429 (₡ 4,027) | ₡ 4,580 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 190 (₡ 1,785) | ₡ 2,453 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 70 (₡ 656) | ₡ 992 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RD$ 115 (₡ 1,084) | ₡ 2,216 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 89 (₡ 838) | ₡ 1,227 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 255 (₡ 2,393) | ₡ 2,567 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 162 (₡ 1,518) | ₡ 2,112 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 88 (₡ 829) | ₡ 1,432 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 157 (₡ 1,475) | ₡ 945 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 711 (₡ 6,675) | ₡ 11,346 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 106 (₡ 993) | ₡ 1,606 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 48 (₡ 450) | ₡ 928 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Dominican Republic is 8% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 55,789 (₡ 523,947) | ₡ 572,782 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 26,001 (₡ 244,185) | ₡ 306,580 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,146 (₡ 38,940) | ₡ 28,067 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 25,812 (₡ 242,417) | ₡ 389,387 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,922 (₡ 130,746) | ₡ 241,078 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 2,106 (₡ 19,778) | ₡ 20,040 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,469 (₡ 13,796) | ₡ 16,566 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RD$ 26,888 (₡ 252,523) | ₡ 219,739 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 7,267 (₡ 68,249) | ₡ 64,053 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 316 (₡ 2,972) | ₡ 4,676 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,272 (₡ 11,949) | ₡ 2,516 | + 375% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dominican Republic is 17% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,834 (₡ 26,617) | ₡ 39,090 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 2,085 (₡ 19,577) | ₡ 24,720 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 5,169 (₡ 48,547) | ₡ 55,387 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 6,388 (₡ 59,996) | ₡ 40,513 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Dominican Republic is 9% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 878,116 (₡ 8,246,861) | ₡ 15,068,800 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 100 (₡ 940) | ₡ 778 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,700 (₡ 25,358) | ₡ 25,124 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 34% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 346 (₡ 3,249) | ₡ 3,367 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 626 (₡ 5,880) | ₡ 10,814 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 1,808 (₡ 16,983) | ₡ 36,912 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 469 (₡ 4,408) | ₡ 2,538 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 151 (₡ 1,417) | ₡ 2,787 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 255 (₡ 2,398) | ₡ 3,472 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 144 (₡ 1,354) | ₡ 1,578 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 162 (₡ 1,521) | ₡ 1,482 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 848 (₡ 7,963) | ₡ 5,876 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Dominican Republic is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Dominican Republic | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,105 (₡ 10,376) | ₡ 11,648 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 647 (₡ 6,075) | ₡ 7,007 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 1,827 (₡ 17,159) | ₡ 13,222 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,110 (₡ 29,204) | ₡ 25,393 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 504 (₡ 4,732) | ₡ 4,285 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 219 (₡ 2,055) | ₡ 2,666 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 189 (₡ 1,779) | ₡ 1,382 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 22,938 (₡ 215,425) | ₡ 332,838 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 9 (₡ 87) | ₡ 51 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 3,346 (₡ 31,421) | ₡ 32,853 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 284 (₡ 2,669) | ₡ 2,705 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,564 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 12% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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