Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Cyprus
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Dominican Republic is 35% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Dominican Republic | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 540 (€8) | €17 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 422 (€7) | €7 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 190 (€2.95) | €4.15 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 73 (€1.13) | €1.78 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 118 (€1.83) | €4.58 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 85 (€1.31) | €2.51 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 257 (€3.98) | €7 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (€2.46) | €1.95 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (€1.09) | €1.01 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 134 (€2.08) | €1.55 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 784 (€12) | €9 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 81 (€1.26) | €2.39 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (€0.73) | €1.64 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Dominican Republic is 37% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Dominican Republic | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 57,457 (€890) | €1,504 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 28,006 (€434) | €949 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,183 (€65) | €229 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 28,370 (€440) | €856 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,550 (€210) | €516 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,976 (€31) | €209 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,584 (€25) | €26 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,006 (€434) | €338 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,815 (€106) | €120 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 466 (€7) | €6 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,242 (€19) | €8 | + 155% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Dominican Republic is 41% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Dominican Republic | Cyprus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,446 (€38) | €99 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,766 (€27) | €39 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,580 (€71) | €96 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,309 (€82) | €120 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Dominican Republic is 22% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Dominican Republic | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 632,273 (€9,796) | €21,886 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 76 (€1.18) | €1.48 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,698 (€42) | €49 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 43% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Dominican Republic | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 308 (€4.77) | €9 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 275 (€4.26) | €20 | - 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,161 (€33) | €51 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 159 (€2.46) | €5.40 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 152 (€2.36) | €4.39 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 267 (€4.13) | €4.15 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 133 (€2.06) | €2.17 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 148 (€2.30) | €2.58 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 642 (€10) | €15 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 30% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Dominican Republic | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,462 (€23) | €48 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 697 (€11) | €23 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,320 (€36) | €30 | + 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,640 (€56) | €87 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 497 (€8) | €10 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 227 (€3.51) | €4.11 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 167 (€2.58) | €4.06 | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 23,456 (€363) | €740 | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (€0.13) | €0.03 | + 278% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,882 (€45) | €58 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 261 (€4.04) | €4.77 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,300 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 33% cheaper than in Cyprus
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