Cost of living in Dominican Republic compared to Czech Republic
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Dominican Republic is 7% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Dominican Republic | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 540 (212 Kč) | 230 Kč | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RD$ 422 (166 Kč) | 191 Kč | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RD$ 190 (75 Kč) | 95 Kč | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RD$ 73 (29 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | RD$ 118 (46 Kč) | 77 Kč | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RD$ 85 (33 Kč) | 63 Kč | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RD$ 257 (101 Kč) | 152 Kč | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RD$ 159 (62 Kč) | 34 Kč | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RD$ 70 (28 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 134 (53 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 105% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RD$ 784 (308 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RD$ 81 (32 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RD$ 47 (18 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 29% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Dominican Republic is 40% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Dominican Republic | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RD$ 57,457 (22,571 Kč) | 36,803 Kč | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RD$ 28,006 (11,002 Kč) | 28,846 Kč | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 4,183 (1,643 Kč) | 5,482 Kč | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RD$ 28,370 (11,145 Kč) | 24,392 Kč | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RD$ 13,550 (5,323 Kč) | 19,131 Kč | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RD$ 1,976 (776 Kč) | 3,281 Kč | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,584 (622 Kč) | 507 Kč | + 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | RD$ 28,006 (11,001 Kč) | 11,205 Kč | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 6,815 (2,677 Kč) | 3,254 Kč | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RD$ 466 (183 Kč) | 342 Kč | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RD$ 1,242 (488 Kč) | 291 Kč | + 68% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Dominican Republic is 43% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Dominican Republic | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RD$ 2,446 (961 Kč) | 2,056 Kč | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RD$ 1,766 (694 Kč) | 1,274 Kč | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 4,580 (1,799 Kč) | 2,390 Kč | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RD$ 5,309 (2,086 Kč) | 3,000 Kč | - 30% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Dominican Republic is 6% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
Dominican Republic | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RD$ 632,273 (248,374 Kč) | 732,802 Kč | - 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 76 (30 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RD$ 2,698 (1,060 Kč) | 547 Kč | + 94% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Dominican Republic is 20% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Dominican Republic | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RD$ 308 (121 Kč) | 148 Kč | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RD$ 275 (108 Kč) | 200 Kč | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RD$ 2,161 (849 Kč) | 853 Kč | - 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RD$ 159 (62 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RD$ 152 (60 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RD$ 267 (105 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RD$ 133 (52 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RD$ 148 (58 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RD$ 642 (252 Kč) | 462 Kč | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Dominican Republic is 19% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Dominican Republic | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,462 (574 Kč) | 680 Kč | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 697 (274 Kč) | 491 Kč | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 2,320 (911 Kč) | 2,132 Kč | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 3,640 (1,430 Kč) | 1,218 Kč | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RD$ 497 (195 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RD$ 227 (89 Kč) | 75 Kč | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RD$ 167 (66 Kč) | 51 Kč | + 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RD$ 23,456 (9,214 Kč) | 20,721 Kč | - 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RD$ 8 (3.20 Kč) | 3.15 Kč | + 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RD$ 2,882 (1,132 Kč) | 1,406 Kč | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RD$ 261 (103 Kč) | 148 Kč | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,370 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic is 20% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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